In spite of all, there was one really good thing about getting there so late. The Golden Rock is the most beautiful in the evening when it's illuminated by the warm colors of the setting sun. I wouldn't have been able to see it …

The bus will drop you in Kinpun, which is the village located at the bottom of the mountain and the base to the Golden Rock Pagoda. Most of the people go up to the Golden Rock Pagoda by local trucks. They cost 1$, they are running throughout the day and take only 30 minutes.

After arriving in the village, you have two options to go to the golden rock : you can either take a truck (not free) to get up there, or you can hike all the way to the golden rock (it takes about 4 hours).

Obviously, the Golden Rock itself is one reason to make this great journey but just as good as this is the fantastic 360 views that it provides, meaning that you can take photos of all around until your heart's content.

With its magnificent weight perfectly balanced on the edge of a cliff, the Golden Rock is truly a natural and extraordinary sight, which is why it is regarded with such sacred astonishment. The scenery from the Golden Rock is spectacular and many visitors stay to watch the sunset.

Buddhists from all over Myanmar on pilgrimages frequently visit the Golden Rock. The pilgrimage season reaches its peak between November and March. During the visit, Buddhists offer fruits, gifts, and incense to Buddha. They also place gold leaves on the rock. Only men are allowed to go into the temple while women are not allowed to even …

The Golden Rock is a 20-meter-high boulder, suspended in the void and perfectly balanced on a rocky spur of Mount Kyaiktiyo, in Myanmar. Over 2,000 years ago, a 7-meter pagoda was built on the rock, which took the same name of the mountain (Pagoda Kyaiktiyo) and where a Buddha's hair is preserved: a precious relic that according to legend is...

Mount Kyaiktiyo (the Golden Rock) Overview Accommodation Getting There Getting Away Mount Kyaiktiyo (Kyite Htee Yoe), famous for the huge golden rock perched at its summit, is one of the three most sacred religious sites in Myanmar, along with the Shwedagon Pagoda and the Mahamuni Temple .

The Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, or Golden Rock, is not only a remarkable religious site but also a geological marvel that continues to captivate people from around the world. Its combination of spiritual significance and unique natural setting makes it a truly special and enchanting destination. Geological Formation and Composition

Golden Rock How to get there and costs Upon arrival at Kyaiktiyo bus depot, you'll have to get a tuk-tuk to your hotel. If you're staying anywhere near Base Camp (which we recommend) then don't pay more than 8,000 Kyat. The next morning you can walk from your hotel to the truck stop in the middle of town.