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📍  Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

✈️  Heho Airport (HEH)

🚗  48.2 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 13 minutes

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, located on Inle Lake, is a significant religious site in Myanmar, famous for its five small Buddha images, which, over time, have been covered in so much gold leaf that they are almost unrecognizable in their original form. The annual Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is a major event, featuring the images being paraded around the lake on a royal barge. Accessibility can be limited, requiring boat travel across Inle Lake; inquire about specific accessibility options for individuals with mobility issues. Visiting solo is possible, but a guided tour can enhance the experience with insights into the pagoda's history and local culture. The best time to visit is during the dry season (November to February) to avoid monsoon rains. Expect to spend a few hours at the pagoda, and costs will include boat transportation, entrance fees to the Inle Lake area, and potential donations. Be mindful of local customs and dress modestly when visiting religious sites.