Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Myanmar

The rock is located on top of Kyaiktiyo Hill, which stands at 3,600 feet (1,097 m) above sea level. Although this is a remote attraction, its iconic golden boulder draws fairly large crowds. Visitors typically arrive by bus, after a long road trip from Yangon or Bago. Some devout pilgrims will hike the Paung Laung Ridge, which can take 5-6 hours. Others bus or taxi up the winding road to get to the top. The trip from Yangon takes around 4 hours by either bus or train. If you want to see sunset or sunrise at the golden boulder, you’ll want to plan an overnight stay in the area.