Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, also known as the Golden Rock Pagoda, is a sacred Buddhist site located in the Mon State of Myanmar (Burma). It is situated on top of a granite boulder that is covered in gold leaf and perched on the edge of a cliff, with panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

The pagoda is said to contain a hair relic of the Buddha, which was enshrined in a small stupa that was placed on top of the boulder by King Tissa in the 3rd century BCE. Over the centuries, the pagoda has been embellished and enlarged, with the current structure dating back to the 18th century.

One of the unique features of the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is the fact that the boulder on which it stands appears to defy gravity, as it is perched on the edge of a cliff and seems to be on the verge of rolling down the hill. The legend behind this phenomenon is that the boulder is held in place by a single hair of the Buddha, which is woven into the pagoda's base.

To reach the pagoda, visitors must take a winding road up the hillside, followed by a steep climb up a flight of stairs. The climb can be challenging, but it is rewarded by the stunning views and the sense of serenity that comes with being in such a sacred and peaceful place.

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is a popular pilgrimage site for Buddhists from all over Myanmar and beyond, who come to pay their respects to the Buddha and to make offerings of flowers, incense, and candles. The site is particularly crowded during the annual Kyaiktiyo Pagoda Festival, which takes place in October or November and features traditional music, dancing, and other cultural performances.