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Tripiṭaka tablets at Kuthodaw Pagoda
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Kuthodaw Pagoda is famous for its 729 marble tablets, each housed in a small white stupa, that together contain the entire Tripitaka (Buddhist scriptures). These slabs are considered the world's largest book. The pagoda itself is a large, peaceful complex with a central golden stupa surrounded by the rows of miniature stupas. Visitors can walk among the stone scriptures, marveling at the meticulous carving and the sheer scale of the project, which was completed in the 19th century.
Don't miss
- Walk among the 729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist teachings
- See the central golden stupa that anchors the complex
- Read the explanatory signs that describe the history of the 'world's largest book'
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Tripiṭaka tablets at Kuthodaw Pagoda
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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