This sacred volcano in Myanmar houses 37 ancient spirits (and demanding monkeys guard all 777 steps to the golden monastery)
Mount Popa rises 1,518 meters above Myanmar’s dusty plains like a verdant oasis against the sky. This extinct volcano isn’t just a geological wonder—it’s a spiritual epicenter where Buddhist devotion and ancient animist traditions collide in spectacular fashion. The 777 steps leading to its golden monastery have witnessed centuries of pilgrims seeking blessings from the … Lire plus