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Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda)
A gravity-defying gold-leafed boulder balanced precariously on the edge of a cliff, one of Myanmar's most sacred pilgrimage sites.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Mon, Myanmar · Asia
Kyaikto is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Kyauktaga, 21km from Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda).
Kyaikto is a town located in Mon, Myanmar. With a population of 48,658, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kyaikto sits in Myanmar. It's in the Asia/Yangon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kyaikto to your route.
Kyaikto (Burmese: ကျိုက်ထိုမြို့; Mon: ကျာ်ထဝ်) is the capital of Kyaikto District in the Mon State of south-east Myanmar. It is part of the Kyaikto Township, which was part of Thaton District prior to 2022. It is the nearest town to the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (or the Golden Rock), a famous landmark in Myanmar.
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Kyaikto is located in Mon, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 17.3086 latitude, 97.0112 longitude.
Kyaikto has a population of approximately 48,658 people, making it a town in Myanmar.
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A gravity-defying gold-leafed boulder balanced precariously on the edge of a cliff, one of Myanmar's most sacred pilgrimage sites.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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