13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The Golden Rock
The Golden Rock (Kyaik-htiyo or Kyaiktiyo), perched atop a cliff near Yangon, is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. The great boulder precariously balances on the edge of a cliff and is topped by a small stupa. An endless stream of pilgrims come to admire the sight and add squares of gold leaf to its surface.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2015 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2015 |
| Photo Location: | Myanmar |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 6D |
| Copyright: | © Khant Zaw |