Tourist Info

Opening hours

The Shwedagon Pagoda is open every day of the year from 04:00 AM to 22:00 PM. Last admission is at 21:45.

On two days of the year, the Waxing Day of Tabaung – the day before full moon day of the Myanmar Lunar month Tabaung in March and on the Waxing Day of Wakhaung – the day before full moon day of the Myanmar Lunar month Wakhaung the pagoda is open 24 hours a day.

The visitor centre is open from 08:00 AM to 21:00 PM.

Entrance fee

• Entrance fee to Shwedagon is $8 per person.
• A guide will cost an additional $5.
• Donation boxes are also available throughout the pagoda.

*Note: Tickets can’t be purchased online.

Dress code

When visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda, it is advised to dress modestly. You have to wear trousers or at least knee length shorts or skirt; t-shirts with elbow length sleeves are also expected. You must enter the Shwedagon barefoot.