Buddhism in Myanmar (Burma)

This unique temple complex remains off the typical tourist trail.

The tower claims to be the world's only pagoda made entirely from Myanmar's lucrative gemstone.

Caves full of Buddhist statues, incredible rock formations and a deserted lagoon.

A vast, otherworldly collection of Buddhist stupas.

This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

A Buddha-filled cave that is named after a giant monster spider.

A precariously perched golden rock defies gravity and brings pilgrims from across Myanmar.