Sule Pagoda

　　    Situated in the peaceful yet central part of the city, the pagoda rises 46 meters high with a gilded structure and an octagonal base. It is said to have been built over 2,000 years ago after monks returning from India with sacred relics named it after Sule, the guardian deity of the Kakusana Buddha era. Inside the pagoda is a statue of Sule, the guardian spirit of the sacred hill where the Shwedagon Pagoda is located.

　　    Surrounding the pagoda are many statues, the most eye-catching being Myanmar’s zodiac sculptures. The Burmese divide the zodiac into eight signs, each corresponding to a different day of the week from Monday to Sunday, with Wednesday divided into two signs for the morning and afternoon. Visitors can find the zodiac sign that corresponds to their birth date and worship it, believed to bring blessings and protection.

　　    Transportation

　　       The pagoda is situated in a key transportation hub in the city center, with many bus routes terminating nearby, making it very convenient to get to.