Or more known as visiting the Kuthodow Pagoda in Mandalay 🙂 It’s not the pagoda itself, but the myriads of small, white stupas lined up in rows upon rows on the pagoda grounds that are the reason to come here. 730 to be exact. Each containing an engraved marble slab, which all together form the world’s biggest book. Besides it being a place of worship this is also a place where families do their Friday (come to think of it…) picnic. I decided to do as the locals and found me a spot under a tree in a quiet part of the grounds. And as I sat down to enjoy my water and crackers – this was an unplanned picnic, I have to add 🙂 – one of the women of the family sitting next to me came over to offer me a snack, a taste of the traditional sticky rice cake. Yep, sticky, but nice! Once again the welcoming Myanmar personality on display!
Reading the World’s Biggest Book
I’ve always heard that Myanmar has amazing temples like this, and largely empty of tourists to boot. she we were doing our Asia travel the government was still such that we didn’t feel comfortable going there. But it’s very much on my to-do list. More now! #wkendtravelinspiration
Amazing place! Nothing to worry about.
How very impressive. Not heard of it before.
Hadn’t heard about it either. Friend tipped me off.
Very interesting! I think I can see myself having a picnic in here. #wkendtravelinspiration
If you step away from the main area, it’ll be a very peaceful picnic 🙂
Wow how cool! It looks so beautiful!! I’ve never heard or seen of this before! #Wkendtravelinspiration
Really nice!
What an absolutely cool place…I want to go!
Nice and chill!
Never been and never even heard of this place! Thanks for sharing!
All these rows of white stupas … looks like an interesting place to explore! It is also amazing that locals have this welcoming personality!
The white stupas are beautiful! Someone actually did a photoshoot among the rows too. Myanmar is the true land of smiles!
What an interesting place. And friendly, genuine locals too.
Great place! Myanmar people are incredible!
Great slideshow that perfectly captures the beauty and ambiance of the pagoda.
Thanks! I am trying to find the “perfect” balance between too many and too few post photos.
That can always be tricky, but it seems like you’ve got a great collection. I always have to take a step back and think, “I don’t need to see every angle of something,” and share the extras on my social media feed to mix it up.
Totally agree! I’ve seen blogs with way too many photos, and in fear of doing the same I had too few…
So serene and beautiful .
It is. You have been?