Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda

勐焕大金塔

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is located on the top of Leiyarang Mountain at an altitude of 1,079.6 meters in the southeast of Mangshi. It is a landmark building in Mangshi and a holy place for the Dai people living here.
The whole tower is about 76 meters high, with a base diameter of about 50 meters. It is an octagonal four-door hollow pagoda, and the lower three floors are hollow halls. The first floor hall covers an area of ​​about 2,000 square meters, with four Buddha statues on the central square column in the east, west, south and north. There are 16 unique towers on the second and third floors, and 16 white marble Buddha statues in the pagoda pavilion. The main body of the tower is a bell-shaped tower, with 8 small towers on the second and third floors, and 8 exquisite vase towers on the fourth floor. The main column on the base is built with a large bell and 13 bowls, and the highest point is crowned with a large golden roof weighing about 2.3 tons. It can be called the first golden pagoda in China and the first hollow pagoda in Asia.

Attractions Location: Intersection of Huancheng East Road and Xianchi Road, Mangshi, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province (east of Dehong Vocational College)

Tickets:
Regular ticket: RMB 40 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Half price ticket: 60-69 years old half price ticket 20
Free ticket: Free ticket for those over 70 years old

Opening hours:
08:30-22:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Contact Details: 0692-2116199;0692-5150290

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda tours

1-day tour: Ruili Dream Shwedagon Pagoda Highlights Tour

  • 08:00 Rent a car at Mangshi Airport (1.5 hours to reach Ruili)
  • 09:30-12:00 Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda (including the Gyeltse Pagoda)
  • 13:00 One Village, Two Countries Scenic Area (20 minutes by car)
  • 17:00 Return to Mangshi (about 2 hours)

A quick look at the Sino-Myanmar border culture and experience the unique geographical location of "one tower and two countries"

Accommodation: Feihua Hotel, Mangshi; Food: Dai-style Sapie

Souvenirs: Burmese jadeite pieces, Dai handmade paper umbrellas


2-day tour: Dehong City Tale of Two Cities

  • Day 1: Mangshi → Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda (30 minutes) → Dream Shwedagon Pagoda (1.5 hours)
  • Day 2: Ruili → Wanding Bridge (40 minutes) → Moli Waterfall (1 hour) → return

Comparing the architectural styles of the two golden pagodas in Dehong, connecting the historical sites of World War II and the tropical rainforest

Accommodation: Ruili Jingcheng Dihai Hot Spring; Food: Jingpo Green Leaf Banquet

Souvenirs: Burmese ruby ​​jewelry, dried tropical fruits


3-day tour: Western Yunnan border loop

  • Day 1: Baoshan → Tengchong Rehai (1.5 hours)
  • Day 2: Tengchong → Ruili (3 hours) → Shwedagon Pagoda
  • Day 3: Jiegao Port → Return

The perfect combination of volcanic hot springs and border culture, experience the charm of "the first city on the extreme border"

Accommodation: Yuechun Hot Spring, Tengchong; Food: Dajiujia

Souvenirs: Tengchong volcanic stone handicrafts, Burmese wood carvings


5-day tour: In-depth tour of Yunnan and Myanmar culture

  • Day 1-2: Dali → Mangshi (3 hours by train) → Mengbanasi Rare Garden
  • Day 3: Ruili full day (Shwedagon Pagoda + Taobao Market)
  • Day 4: Longchuan Husa Achang Township (2 hours)
  • Day 5: Return to Kunming

A panoramic experience of ethnic minority culture, covering the Dai, Jingpo and Achang settlements

Accommodation: Longchuan B&B; Food: Achang ethnic minority rice noodles

Souvenirs: Husa Knife (by mail), Achang Brocade


7-Day Tour: Southwest Silk Road

  • Day 1-2: Kunming → Baoshan (4 hours by high-speed rail) → Banqiao Ancient Town
  • Day 3: Gaoligong Mountain Hiking
  • Day 4: Tengchong National Cemetery
  • Day 5-6: Ruili China-Myanmar border tour
  • Day7: Return via Chuxiong

Revisiting the ancient Southern Silk Road, witnessing the history of the Anti-Japanese War and the prosperity of contemporary border trade

Accommodation: Gaoligongshan Scientific Research Station; Food: Yongchang Huopiao Beef

Souvenirs: Burmese amber, Baoshan small-grain coffee


User Reviews

By Braised Egg Lady |

There are many golden pagodas like this in Dehong, and they can be seen everywhere on the roadside. Menghuan Golden Pagoda is the largest golden pagoda in Dehong and a sacred place in the hearts of the Dai people. The ticket is 50 yuan. It is located on the top of Leiyarang Mountain in the southeast of Mangshi, and there is an airport nearby. This place has a tropical climate, rich varieties of fruits and vegetables, and the diet is mainly sour and spicy appetizers. Snacks recommended are Pao Lu Da, spicy chicken feet, etc. Various fruits can be seen for sale everywhere on the street, and the eating methods are novel. It is recommended to try them.

By The sea embraces all rivers |

The golden color is definitely the most dazzling building in the town. From the top of this largest hollow pagoda in Asia, you can get a bird's eye view of the entire Mangshi city.

In the style of Theravada Buddhism, the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar is larger than this one and of course has a longer history.

Because the Shwedagon Pagoda is so famous, the government even built a silver pagoda on the hill opposite. Maybe they will also build a copper pagoda or an aluminum pagoda. Anyway, everything depends on how much money the central bank releases.

Friends who have never been to Myanmar should be a little interested. After all, Theravada Buddhist style buildings are rare in our country. The car can drive directly to the top of the mountain, and the 40 yuan entrance fee is a matter of personal preference.

By Xue Mu Lang Huan |

You need to take off your shoes to enter the Shwedagon Pagoda. We didn't take any photos. There are many large and small Buddha statues in it, inlaid with jewels, and there are also many precious root wood carvings. It feels like any one of them is priceless. At that time, there was a big monk with a little monk inside, and then the little monk was very naughty and threw small golden wooden beads at us... I really! I won't argue with you in front of the Buddha!!!

By Yun Zhonghe, the Iron-hearted Divine Marquis |

The first Theravada Buddhist temple that people can see, it feels like being in Thailand, there are many unheard of Buddhist stories in it, and the architectural style is also refreshing. It is very helpful for friends who want to understand Dai culture and Theravada Buddhism. If you need, you can ask the resident master to give you free explanations (including Buddhism, culture, origin, etc.)

By Free Foshan plum |

Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is located in the urban area of ​​Mangshi City, on the top of Leiyarang Mountain, 1,079.6 meters above sea level. Legend has it that Sakyamuni lived here when he was reincarnated as Golden Rooster Alan. It is an octagonal four-door hollow pagoda. The main pillar on the base is built with a big bell and 13 bowls. The highest point is crowned with a big golden top weighing 2.3 tons. The Shwedagon Pagoda is golden and magnificent. It is a landmark building in Mangshi City and a holy place for the Dai people living here.

By zjg159 |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is the largest hollow pagoda in Asia. It is built on the top of a mountain. It is golden under the sunlight and looks even more magnificent. The statues of Buddhist disciples bowing to the Buddha and many Arhats at the entrance of the pagoda shocked me. The ticket to the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is 40 yuan. There is a viewing platform that overlooks the city of Mangshi. There are various Buddhist story statues in the yard, and the holy Bodhi tree that was invited from afar.

It is exceptionally beautiful against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds.

The first scenic spot in Dehong Prefecture, there is a silver tower opposite, which is not open for the time being. The freshly squeezed juice on the stall is delicious.

By black rose |

The largest hollow pagoda in Asia! The pagoda on the top of a mountain!

It's very shocking when you see it!

It was worth our efforts to climb the mountain under the scorching sun.

There is a small path on the right side of the main entrance of Shwedagon Pagoda. At the end of the path there is a road going down the mountain. It is not very long, and young people can walk down by themselves. When you reach the foot of the mountain, there are many local minority restaurants on the roadside. If you haven’t eaten yet, you can try them.

By Grapefruit sour |

You can drive directly to the parking lot at the top of the mountain. The parking fee is 10 or 20 yuan, I can't remember. The ticket is 40 yuan, and there are special monks to explain it to you. You must wear slippers when entering the temple, taking photos is strictly prohibited, and loud noises are strictly prohibited. You can have no religious beliefs, but you also need to have the minimum respect.

By the way, the weather was really hot that day, but it was very cool after entering the main hall. This is probably because when you calm down, you will feel cooler.

When I first saw the Golden Pagoda, I felt it was glittering and majestic. When I got close to it, I felt it was majestic without anger, quiet and peaceful. It seemed to have a kind of magic that made you calm down unconsciously, for fear of disturbing the peace.

Opposite the Golden Pagoda is the Silver Pagoda. It is very close, but I only saw it from a distance.

Gold and silver face each other, just like the sun and the moon, echoing each other from afar, blessing this beautiful border town and all the kind people.

By 說時依舊 |

The Menghuan Golden Pagoda stands on the top of the Thunder Tooth Mountain like a giant golden mushroom. The body of the pagoda is covered with gold foil, which makes people unable to open their eyes under the scorching sun. The hollow hall with ventilation on eight sides can accommodate thousands of people. The golden pillars stand upright. Eight small pagodas emerge from the second floor like golden mushrooms, with the top of the pagoda on top of a large golden roof - the whole pagoda buzzes when the wind blows. The Dai old Mi Tao said that this pagoda is the reincarnation nest of the golden rooster of the Buddha's family. During festivals, the locals touch the base of the pagoda and turn around, chanting "turn three times to ensure safety." The most amazing thing is that its brother, the Silver Pagoda, is squatting on the next hill. The two pagodas are competing with each other across the valley with golden and silver lights. Tourists hold up their mobile phones to grab the mirror reflection under the Silver Pagoda, and the little girls in Dai costumes line up to the foot of the mountain. In the evening, a flock of pigeons swooped to the top of the golden pagoda, and the bird droppings made the golden tiles look like camouflage. The sweeping monk said that this is a "living scripture" with a cigarette in his mouth. Next to the tower stands a Bodhi tree from Sri Lanka, with red cloth hanging on its branches. When the wind blows, it jingles in harmony with the small golden bells on the eaves of the golden tower. The owner of the pea flour stall at the foot of the mountain points to the top of the mountain and says, "See? The one that is bright as if it is on fire is the real pagoda!"

By ∴Pepsi√Cola |

The Menghuan Golden Pagoda is located on the top of Leiyarang Mountain, 1,079.6 meters above sea level, in the southeast of Mangshi. Legend has it that Sakyamuni lived here when he was reincarnated as a golden rooster. Hundreds of years after the Buddha's Nirvana, the Buddhist disciple Zhaohanda came to this mountain to practice in order to spread the Buddha's teachings. In order to provide Zhaohanda with a good environment for practice, all the weeds and thorns were cleared, so it was called Leiyarang Mountain, which means a place where weeds are cleared. Later, a pagoda was built on this mountain. Since ancient times, it has been recognized as one of the holy places of Buddhism. The whole pagoda is 76 meters high, with a base of 50 meters in diameter. It is an octagonal four-door hollow pagoda, and the lower three floors are hollow halls. The first floor hall covers an area of ​​2,000 square meters, and there are 4 Buddha statues on the central square column in the east, west, south and north. There are 16 uniquely shaped pagodas on the outer platforms of the second and third floors, and 16 white marble Buddha statues in the pagoda pavilion. The main body of the tower is a bell-shaped tower, with 8 small towers on the second and third floors, and 8 exquisite vase towers on the outer platform of the fourth floor. The main column on the base is built with a large bell and 13 bowls, and the highest point is crowned with a large golden top weighing 2.3 tons. It can be called a golden pagoda in China and the first hollow pagoda in Asia. It is tall, majestic and magnificent.

By hyacinth! |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is the first golden pagoda in China and the first hollow pagoda in Asia. The entire pagoda is 76 meters high, with a base diameter of 50 meters. It is an octagonal four-door hollow pagoda, and the lower three floors are hollow halls.

By Book Flight |

The Menghuan Golden Pagoda is the largest golden pagoda in Dehong and the first hollow pagoda in Asia.

The style of the entire pagoda is very similar to that of Southeast Asia, and it feels like I’ve been riding in Myanmar, especially the five-headed dragon in front of the stairs, which immediately brought me back to the time when I was riding in Laos.

By Northwest Flowers |

Mangshi, called "Menghuan" in Dai language, is the capital of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province of the People's Republic of China. Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda and Silver Pagoda are paid attractions. I won't comment on Buddhism and faith, but the architecture and appearance are still very shocking!

By Rice ball karenchow |

The most famous ones in Mangshi are probably the Menghuan Golden Pagoda and the Menghuan Silver Pagoda. The two are next to each other, but you need to buy tickets separately to enter.

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Generally, people choose to arrive in the afternoon or evening because they can watch the sunset. Due to our schedule, we had to fly back to Guangzhou in the afternoon, so we came here early in the morning.

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Arrived around 9 o'clock, 0 tourists. Online ticket purchase 34 yuan per person.

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The Shwedagon Pagoda is not very big. It is said that walking around the pagoda three times and finally entering the pagoda (please take off your shoes) will complete the merit. The pagoda enshrines Sakyamuni, Guanyin, Pharmacist, and Maitreya Buddha. Please do not make noise or take photos when entering.

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There are many "divine beasts" and guardian gods around the periphery. Next to each of them is a sign introducing who they are, who they are protecting, etc. If you are interested, you can take a look at them slowly.

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Looking at the photos hanging inside the pagoda, it turns out that many Buddhist masters from Myanmar, Sri Lanka and other Southeast Asian countries have come here to worship Buddha. So if you are a believer, you must come here to worship!

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Recommendation index: ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Tickets: Online purchase: 34 yuan/person

Recommended playing time: 45 minutes

Recommended photo taking time: after 5pm. Come in the morning or at noon as the sun is too strong and direct, and you cannot avoid the shadow.

By issues |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is not very large. It only takes two minutes to walk around it. You can enter the pagoda to visit. There are many items used by noble monks in ancient times on display. It is like a small museum. You can feel the local customs and habits of the past from the exhibition venue. People are used to walking around the pagoda three times to pray for perfection. Careful people can find that there are peacock-shaped decorations on the buildings, as well as stone statues of peacocks. It can be seen that peacocks are respected as mythical animals here.

By Idle Clouds and Wild Cranes 2010 |

Before arriving in Mangshi, you can see the golden pagoda on the top of the mountain from afar. The pagoda is the landmark of Mangshi. It is the first pagoda of Chinese Southern Buddhism, the first golden pagoda in China, and the first hollow pagoda in Asia. It was completed and consecrated on May 1, 2007. Tickets are 40 yuan per person.

The Shwedagon Pagoda is an octagonal, hollow, seven-story pagoda built in the style of the Dai royal palace in South Asia. Legend has it that Sakyamuni lived here when he was reincarnated as a golden rooster, Aluan. There is also a statue of a golden rooster in the courtyard. Although the pagoda was not built long ago, there are many Buddha statues inlaid with gemstones inside the pagoda, which look very old. What is rare is that photography is allowed inside the pagoda. There are monks practicing, and a Burmese monk is meditating. With his permission, I took a photo. The Buddha statues outside the pagoda are also very beautiful and have profound meanings. Wandering around, I feel a sense of tranquility.

By Jiayou |

A landmark with a panoramic view of Mangshi. It is easy to climb up, and the steps are beautiful~

By sukichan0403 |

Let's feel the exotic atmosphere. It's worth a visit. It's nice to take pictures

By Autumn Leaves |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is shining with golden light. It is a landmark building in Mangshi and a holy place for the Dai people living here.

By DrZou |

I went there at night and it's open until 10 o'clock. The lighting effect at night is great. It's good to go in and take a look devoutly.

By Arctic wolf |

Must recommend. A must-see attraction in Mangshi, a landmark building in Mangshi, overlooking the city of Mangshi

By Newbie Nini |

There are monks in the Shwedagon Pagoda, which is a place for Buddhists to practice meditation. So we walked around the Shwedagon Pagoda and the holy Bodhi tree three times, praying for peace and health, hoping to worship the Buddha sincerely without disturbing the tranquility of the Buddhist temple...

By Road One Two Tadashi Xing |

The first negative review that impressed me the most was that this was the first scenic spot I had ever encountered that charged money (1 yuan) for the toilet! Then I was charged 5 yuan for parking. I hadn't seen anything yet, but I was charged 7 yuan.

I was recommended by a travelogue to take photos of the Silver Pagoda, but when I got there I found out that it was closed for repairs and would not be open to the public (September 4) for an indefinite period. I simply decided not to go into the Golden Pagoda, as the Golden Pagoda area is not very large. You can probably see the Golden Pagoda up close by paying the entrance fee, and you can also go inside the Golden Pagoda. However, we felt that the grandeur of the Golden Pagoda could be well felt from the steps outside, so there was really no need to go in.

There is a street outside the scenic area selling juice and rice noodles. Although the price is higher than that in the city, it is still within an acceptable range. Juice is 8 yuan, and rice noodles are 7 yuan. You can consider trying it.

By Proud Fox |

The first hollow pagoda in Asia is very similar to the architectural style of Myanmar. It is magnificent and you need to take off your shoes to enter. At the top of Leiyarang Mountain at an altitude of 1,079 meters, you need to climb up from the steps next to the Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial. It takes about 20 minutes to climb, or you can drive up.

The most sacred is the holy Bodhi tree.

By Picking the mallow |

At night, the lights on the Shwedagon Pagoda give it an extra dazzling golden coat, which makes it particularly sacred under the night sky.

As we got closer to the Golden Pagoda, the night wind brought waves of rhythmic, clear bell sounds, which we could only hear but not see.

The atmosphere of the late night makes the sculptures, decorations, top and body of the Golden Pagoda full of a slightly mysterious holiness.

The golden pagoda also makes the night sky quiet and shining.

When the dreamy colors of the night turn into such real golden splendor under the blue sky and white clouds, the feeling it brings to people's hearts is very different.

The majesty of the guardian dragons is even more clear. They always stand still, guarding the Shwedagon Pagoda and this land.

It was the Dai New Year, and in addition to tourists, local people also changed into national costumes, took photos at the feet of the dragon, or entered the Shwedagon Pagoda to burn incense and pray.

Compared to night time, it is much more lively.

Next to the Shwedagon Pagoda, there are various shops with people coming and going, and there are even coffee shops and Korean barbecue restaurants. If you take a casual look inside, you will see that almost all of them are young Dai men and women wearing national costumes.

This may be the norm for metropolises in the new era, where traditional and contemporary cultures coexist, influence each other, and merge with each other, eventually writing a new chapter.

By Zhang Jie |

This complex of buildings is tall, majestic and magnificent. The parking fee here is 5 yuan, and you need to buy a 40 yuan ticket to enter the Golden Pagoda.

By China-TravelNote users |

It was night when I went there, and under the lights, the pagoda looked particularly majestic and spectacular.

By Orange Garden |

Visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda is not just a simple sightseeing, it is also a rare experience of Buddhist sculpture art. Elephants, golden roosters, birds of wisdom... these fantastic gods all have lively expressions, some are majestic, exuding fortitude and courage; some have kind eyes, like the kind of fairy sisters that can only be seen in dreams; even the elephant's eyes are carved to be gentle and full of wisdom. It is hard to imagine that these masterful works are made by a group of Burmese craftsmen.

By cc |

The Shwedagon Pagoda is not big and can be visited in half an hour to an hour. You can see the whole view of Mangshi from the top. There are Sakyamuni, Maitreya Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva and Medicine Buddha in the Shwedagon Pagoda Temple. Only the top of the pagoda is pure gold. There are various statues of gods around it. Overall, it is worth a visit.

By Murong Eighteen Swords |

At the beginning of this year, I went to western Yunnan. My first stop was the Menghuan Golden Pagoda, which is magnificent and has a strong ethnic style. I will definitely go and see it when the Big Silver Pagoda is built.

By Red House 137906 |

The Great Golden Pagoda is dazzling and sacred among the green mountains and clear waters, shining with golden light and looking majestic and magnificent. It is a landmark building in Mangshi and a holy place for the Dai people living here.

By Pan D |

When we got to the bottom of the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda, we found that it was more spectacular than we had imagined. It is said that there is another Menghuan Silver Pagoda on the top of the opposite mountain, but it is still under renovation and not open to the public. There is a small commercial street in front of the main entrance of the Shwedagon Pagoda, selling food or souvenirs. Freshly squeezed juices are mostly 8-10 yuan per cup, and there are also a set of incense, candles and ingots for 10 yuan per bag. The main entrance of the Shwedagon Pagoda is carved with two five-headed snakes, which is very common in Buddhist buildings in Southeast Asia. We started climbing along the main entrance of the Shwedagon Pagoda. The buildings and statues have some Burmese shadows, but more are more similar to Thai pagoda buildings. They are magnificent and solemn. There is an illusion of coming to the world of gods and Buddhas. There are many young men and women wearing Dai costumes among the tourists around. Perhaps they are Dai villagers from Dehong who have made an appointment to come to worship the golden pagoda.

The ticket price for the Shwedagon Pagoda is 40 yuan per person, and the student discount price is 20 yuan per person. After entering the Shwedagon Pagoda scenic area, the first thing you see is the south gate of the Shwedagon Pagoda. There are many vivid and magnificent Buddha statues around the Shwedagon Pagoda under the shade of fragrant flowers, including Thunder God, Harmony God, Dancing God Golden Bird, Ganges Goddess, Three Precepts God Statue, Saint Girl, Merit Messenger, Human Face Golden Bird Dancing God, Hercules, Black Elephant, White Elephant Statue; and there is also a statue of Golden Rooster Aluan at the north gate of the Shwedagon Pagoda, and a Jade Buddha statue of Sakyamuni Buddha Reclining Buddha on the southeast side. These statues cleverly soften the Indian and Thai styles, and more reflect the characteristics of the Dehong Dai area, which is very worth watching. The west side of the Shwedagon Pagoda is the side of Lei Ya Rang Mountain facing the urban area of ​​Mangshi. There is a huge Dai gong hanging in the corridor here, and from here you can lean on the railing and look far away, taking in the entire Mangshi city view in the tropical rainforest.

Inside the Shwedagon Pagoda, there are huge statues of Maitreya, Guanyin, Sakyamuni and other Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, while many Buddhist antiquities collected from various places are displayed around it. There are monks sitting beside the Buddha statues and chanting scriptures. You can donate some merits and then ask the monks to tie a blessing rope on your hands.

By zhizhimiao |

There is a road in front of the mountain that leads directly to the scenic area. If you drive by yourself, you can go directly to the parking lot on the top of the mountain.

There are many exquisite and lifelike statues standing around the Shwedagon Pagoda, which are said to be made by a group of sculptors from Mandalay, Myanmar (ticket price 40 yuan)

By Have you ever been to Ah Yao? |

The closer we get to the top of the mountain, the clearer the view of the Shwedagon Pagoda becomes. The lush forests can't cover up the golden splendor of the Shwedagon Pagoda. All the emotions mixed together are not as shocking as the shock of actually climbing to the top and seeing the Shwedagon Pagoda in person. The whole body of the pagoda radiates golden light, and under the sunlight, it has a kind of aura of majesty without anger. After all, it is Buddhist culture, and there is a bit of calm and peaceful power in the majesty.

The road leading to the Golden Pagoda is surrounded by two golden dragons, two elephant statues also serve as guardians, and dozens of monk statues are lined up from the door to pay homage. Passing through the gate with awe, the closer you get, the more you can appreciate the magnificence of the Golden Pagoda. The pagoda has four floors, and only the first floor hall is open to the public. You can also see the panoramic view of Mangshi from the observation deck. Looking down from the top of the mountain, the town is very friendly, and it is gentle under the shade of the morning sun.

You have to take off your shoes before entering the temple. The Shwedagon Pagoda looks golden from the outside, but it is a completely different scene when you enter the pagoda. No matter how the tourists outside are laughing and talking, you can only feel peace and tranquility after entering the pagoda. The temple is full of Buddhist statues, murals, utensils, etc. A beam of sunlight at the door just shines on the back of the little monk who is silently chanting, and the people kneeling in front of the Buddha statue are full of piety. You have to breathe lightly here, for fear of disturbing the tranquility.

Before coming to the Golden Pagoda, I only thought that it was magnificent and majestic. Only after I actually arrived did I understand that the tranquility, peace and kindness represented by the Golden Pagoda have been the spiritual pillar of the people here for a long time.

By Someone's Travels |

Arrive at Shwedagon Pagoda in the evening, and worship, repent and pray devoutly in this magnificent and solemn holy place. Shwedagon Pagoda has four octagonal doors and is located on the top of Leirang Mountain, which is more than 1,000 meters high. It is said that Sakyamuni lived here when he was reincarnated as a golden rooster. Looking down at Mangshi from the top of the mountain, she quietly nurtures all living things in this place. Shwedagon Pagoda is like a guardian, giving this land stability and peace. On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, on the Shwedagon Pagoda, under the bright moon, this Lantern Festival will never be forgotten. I miss my relatives during the festival. My family far away, I am in the southwest of the motherland, praying for the blessing of Buddha, so that you are all safe and happy.

By Brother |

A scenic spot worth visiting in Mangshi. You can see the whole panoramic view of Mangshi from the top of the mountain. The magnificent Golden Pagoda has a very novel architectural style and design. You have to take off your shoes to enter the inner tower.

By Xingya |

I like... a place that can purify the soul

By Flowers bloom and fall |

A sacred place for the Dai people, the world's largest hollow pagoda, with a panoramic view of Mangshi

By Quiet Fly |

I later found out that it was rebuilt later. So, you can decide for yourself. The view is still good.

By Dudu |

One of the symbols of Mangshi, the seat of Dehong Prefecture, the Shwedagon Pagoda stands on a hilltop in the city, glittering in the sun. There is a road leading directly to the top of the mountain, and a parking lot is built on the top of the mountain.

If you have already visited the Menghuan Golden Pagoda, you don't need to go to the Ruili Golden Pagoda, because it is so weak in comparison. There are sightseeing pavilions along the mountain behind the Golden Pagoda, from which you can have a panoramic view of the urban buildings of Mangshi. If you just walk around the Menghuan Golden Pagoda and take pictures, you don't need to climb to the top of the pagoda. The ticket to the top of the pagoda is 50 yuan.

By wateroot |

The magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda has a very novel architectural style and design. People are walking around the pagoda clockwise inside and outside the pagoda. You have to take off your shoes to enter the inner pagoda. The fresh juice outside the scenic area is delicious, and a juice with avocado and passion fruit is very popular.

By Between Mountains and Rivers |

Buddhist holy places should not require tickets, only accept incense💰

By A mess |

The small border town of Mangshi is called Menghuan in Dai language, which means City of Dawn. The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda on the top of Leiya Mountain, southeast of the city and beside Peacock Lake, is a landmark building and one of the most famous tourist attractions in this land.

By Sunset |

Although it is very new, it is still worth seeing because of its magnificent appearance.

By Settle down the impetuous |

Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is a golden pagoda with local ethnic characteristics. It is worth visiting. We climbed up the stone steps from the foot of the mountain. It felt good to be surrounded by green trees. It was around the Mid-Autumn Festival when we went there. There were many wishes in the courtyard. My classmates said that walking around the Shwedagon Pagoda three times can bring good luck!

By I'm not an editor |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda in Mangshi is very similar to the Burmese architectural style, with a magnificent shape, especially the white face of the Buddha statue. It is quite different from the Buddhist architectural style of Thailand and Cambodia in Southeast Asia. It is also very different in shape from the Han Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism in my country. The region is particularly influenced by Myanmar because of its proximity to Myanmar.

By Maybe |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is located on the top of Leiyarang Mountain at an altitude of 1,079.6 meters in the southeast of Mangshi. It is a landmark building in Mangshi and a holy place for the Dai people living here.

By Qianxi chestnut |

I went there during the Dragon Boat Festival in 2016. I walked around the Shwedagon Pagoda three times clockwise. I think it would be good luck. I need to take a taxi. The ticket seems to be 20? I went there last year but I can't remember clearly. The Shwedagon Pagoda is very beautiful from a distance in the city at night. You can also see the whole picture of Mangshi city from there.

By Ask for |

The temple architecture with unique ethnic characteristics is magnificent and golden, and is a must-see attraction in Dehong.

By Guo Sulan |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is located on the bank of Peacock Lake in Mangshi, Dehong, Yunnan, and on the top of Leiyarang Mountain. It is the first golden pagoda in China and the first hollow pagoda in Asia. It is a landmark building in Mangshi and a sacred place for the Dai people. The ticket is 30 yuan. It is said to have been the place where Sakyamuni practiced Buddhism. It has been recognized as a sacred place of Buddhism since ancient times. There are 16 white marble Buddha statues enshrined in the pagoda. The entire Shwedagon Pagoda is magnificent and magnificent with carved beams and painted buildings. From the corridor of the Shwedagon Pagoda, you can have a panoramic view of the urban area of ​​Mangshi, which is a prosperous scene.

By Go your own way |

Climb up the steps next to the Anti-Japanese War Memorial in Western Yunnan, and you will reach the top of the mountain in less than 20 minutes. The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is here. The magnificent Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is currently the first golden pagoda in China and the first hollow pagoda in Asia. This pagoda was once destroyed, and the current Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda was rebuilt on the original site in 2004. The entire pagoda is 76 meters high, with a base diameter of 50 meters. It is an octagonal four-door hollow pagoda, and the lower three floors are hollow halls. Each floor is gradually surrounded by small golden roofs, which are complex and colorful; each door is heavily decorated with gold and engraved with various exquisite flowers and animal patterns, and there are mythical beasts such as white elephants guarding the door.

By M ☞ T |

I passed by but didn't go up. I just walked straight after getting off the highway. . But I think the city is very beautiful and lively. It really has the lively feeling of a border town. It's great. .

By chestnut |

The magnificent Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda has an exotic feel.

By Maggie travel |

It is worth seeing. From this golden pagoda, you can also see the scenery of the entire city of Mangshi. This golden pagoda is also a representative building of the local area.

By Liu Shubin |

The building is very stylish, clean and atmospheric, it is worth a visit

By Hairy |

It's like arriving at the Grand Palace in Thailand. The attraction is not big, but there is an observation deck where you can have a panoramic view of Mangshi.

By Marco |

The ticket is 40 yuan, which is a bit expensive, but the golden glitter is very dazzling.

By Alone with the wind |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda in Mangshi is very magnificent!

However, I don’t know much about religion, I just came here to see the fun, and because I thought this place was famous, I came over to take a look.

The ticket for Menghuan Golden Pagoda is 40 (a bit expensive). When you enter the scenic area and take a closer look, you will feel that it is magnificent. It is unlike the Han temples which give people a more solemn and depressing feeling.

The weather was fine when I went there. Yellow and blue are contrasting colors, so the golden tower body against the azure sky would make anything look good, not to mention this exquisitely carved golden tower.

The Shwedagon Pagoda is very symmetrical, with four gates in the east, south, west and north. If you don't look closely, they look exactly the same. It took me about 10 minutes to walk around the pagoda, and that was it. It's a pity that the sky is blue and white.

I saw an observation deck next to the Golden Pagoda. I could walk over and overlook the entire Mangshi, which made the scenic area more complete.

By Yamashita Hara |

The exterior is magnificent and has the characteristics of Theravada Buddhism. If you go to Mangshi, you must spend a night to experience it. The lighting effect during the day is not as good as that at night~!

By 13987121304 |

There's nothing special about it. The ticket is 40 yuan, so you can just look at it from the outside.

By Unemployed |

The Menghuan Golden Pagoda is located on the top of Leiya Mountain not far from the city. You can drive directly up to the top. This complex is tall, majestic and magnificent. The parking fee here is 5 yuan, and you need to buy a 40 yuan ticket to enter the Golden Pagoda.

By Rookie King |

The Shwedagon Pagoda, a Burmese specialty, can be seen from the foot of the mountain.

By Mr. Dede |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda in Mangshi, Dehong, is a very exotic Southeast Asian temple!

By Everything is fine |

If you don't plan to stay in Mangshi, then there is no need to visit here. Mangshi is more like a trade distribution center. This golden tower was only built in 2013. It is almost a modern landscape. I prefer cultural landscapes with historical sedimentation, so I don't recommend it here.

By Favorite ball |

It is still very shocking, the architectural features of the pagoda are outstanding

By Ningbo Logistics-Jony |

When we first arrived at the Golden Pagoda, we were shocked. It was really beautiful, magnificent, and it was Theravada Buddhism, so it was different from what we usually see, so it felt exotic, but I was more moved by the faith. I put my hands together.

By Rose Fairy |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is shrouded in mist, giving off an alluring and fairy-like aura that is unforgettable.

By China-TravelNote users |

The famous Menghuan Golden Pagoda is located in the southeast corner of Mangshi, near Kongque Lake, on the top of Leiyarang Mountain. The tower is majestic, magnificent, and shining, with a height of 73 meters. You can see the Golden Pagoda in every corner of Mangshi. It is a symbol of faith for the people of Mangshi. The folk customs here are simple and natural, without material desires and sinister hearts. Buddhism or other local religions are what they want in their hearts, clean and pure.

The scenery around the Shwedagon Pagoda is beautiful, quiet and peaceful, and the air is filled with a peaceful atmosphere. Coming here is not only to appreciate the architectural beauty of the Shwedagon Pagoda, but also for a different spiritual experience. Perhaps our hearts can also become more beautiful and pure.

By Son of the East |

For our family, it was the first time we saw a temple with a style different from that of the mainland, and it immediately caught our attention.

By With you |

You have to pay to enter the Shwedagon Pagoda, but locals don't need to pay.

By The West Wind and the Horse's Hooves on the Shu Road |

It costs 30 yuan to take a taxi from the city to the mountain. The night view of the Shwedagon Pagoda is really dreamy and must be recommended!

By Simple |

It is a relatively large tourist attraction in Mangshi. The ticket price is 30 yuan. In fact, you can just look at it from the outside. It's just like that.

There is also a large silver tower under construction opposite, which feels a bit redundant.

By garmin |

Go up the mountain directly and you will reach the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda which can be seen from the whole city. The Shwedagon Pagoda is a hollow Buddhist temple. During the day, under the blue sky and white clouds, it gently watches the city. At night, under the lights, it is more like a fairy tale castle.

By The wind follows |

The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda, located on the top of the 1,079.6-meter Leiyarang Mountain, is an octagonal, four-door hollow pagoda with a height of 76 meters and a base diameter of 50 meters. It has the architectural style of the Dai King's Palace in South Asia. The consecration ceremony was held on May 1, 2007, and it is very magnificent.

By Arrow and the Rage |

We took a taxi to the landmark building of Mangshi, the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda. They actually charged 50 yuan for tickets for tourists from other places, so we didn't go in out of anger, but the Shwedagon Pagoda is still worth a visit.


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