Myanmar, also known as Burma, abounds in holy places, from the spectacular Shwedagon Paya in Yangon to the old city of Bagan with more than 3,000 temples, shrines, pagodas and stupas.
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Two views of a reclining Buddha at a temple in Myanmar. From one angle the Buddha is smiling, while from the other direction he's serious.
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The top of Mandalay Hill offers a dramatic view of the sunrise.
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A woman departs from a shrine at the Shwedagon Paya complex in Yangon.
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A young girl pours water over a statue to pay tribute at a temple near Mandalay.
