Kyaik Htee Yoe

One of the third most sacred religious sites in Myanmar along with Shwedagon pagoda and Mahamuni Temple.

About Kyaik Htee Yoe

Historical legend declared that Kyaik Htee Yoe was established by Tissa King (Mon King) more than 2500 years ago. Moreover, the pagoda was constructed on top of a hair relic that the Budda himself had given to a hermit. Before discovering a boulder that inspired his own head on which he could possibly place the pagoda to keep the sacred hair, he kept it in his hair knot. The source of the name “Kyaik Htee Yoe” come from Mon language “the pagoda carried on a hermit’s head”. “Kyaik” means “pagoda”, “Htee” means “hermit”, and “Yoe” means “to carry on the head”. Nowadays, it is also known as the Golden Rock Pagoda. The Kyaik Htee Yoe pagoda is located on top of Mt. Kyaik Htee Yoe at 3615 feet (1102 meters) above level, in the Mon State and approximately 130 miles (210 km) from Yangon. 

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Kyaik Htee Yoe Pagoda
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Kyaik Htee Yoe is well-known for its huge golden boulder perched at the summit of the mountain.

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Kyee Kan Pa Sat (Crow's Mouth Cave)
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Kyee Kan Pa Sat, a small cave located near Kyaik Htee Yoe, is known for its tradition of tossing coins on it to make a wish.

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Kyaik Htee Yoe Waterfall
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The natural beauty, lush surroundings, the refreshing mist around the waterfall truthfully attract the attentions of the natural lovers and those seeking the picturesque landscape. 

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Near Kinpun village, Kyaikto Township, Mon State, Myanmar

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