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Chaukhtatgyi Temple houses one of Myanmar's most impressive reclining Buddha images — a 66-metre-long figure sheltered under a massive metal roof. The sheer scale of the statue, with its serene expression and intricately decorated soles showing the 108 auspicious marks of the Buddha, makes this one of Yangon's most photographed sites.
The original reclining Buddha was built in 1907 but deteriorated significantly over the decades. In 1966, a new image was constructed on the same site, later renovated in 1999 with the current ornate decorations. The adjacent monastery remains an active centre for Buddhist meditation instruction.