This is a list of the tallest structures in Myanmar. The list has two main parts: one list for the tallest buildings above , and another list for other tallest structures above . The lists are based on publicly available data and may likely be incomplete as the information on structures and buildings in the country is poorly documented and/or not publicly available.
The vast majority of the country's recorded tallest structures have been Buddhist pagodas and statues. The country has had a tall pagoda since the 11th century in the Shwesandaw Pagoda in Bagan (Pagan). The Yeywa Dam in Kyaukse is currently the tallest structure in the country.
Tallest buildings See List of tallest buildings in Myanmar.
Tallest structures except buildings, masts or towers The following is a list of tallest known structures above in Myanmar, excluding buildings, guyed masts, or cellular towers, ranked by their pinnacle height.
Many of the structures on the list are Buddhist stupas (pagodas), temples, and statues. Many pagodas have been rebuilt many times throughout their history, often taller. Furthermore, Burmese pagodas are typically measured by their architectural height (nyandaw) without including the height of the hti spire. The htis are replaced periodically, and the new htis may change in size and height, thus altering the overall pinnacle height of their pagoda. Height estimates are given in italics.
The list may not be complete or up-to-date.
Rank NameImage Location Height: m (ft) Pinnacle height m (ft) Year Completed Type Notes References 1 Yeywa Dam Kyaukse 2010 dam 2 Lower Paunglaung Dam Pyinmana 2005 dam 3 Laykyun Sekkya Monywa 2008 statue 3rd tallest statue in the world pinnacle height includes the 13.4 meter throne Foer et al 2019: 170 4 Shwemawdaw Pagoda Bago ? ? by 1390 stupa 2500+ years old, according to tradition Tallest pagoda in Myanmar since 1954 1796 1954 5 Shwedagon Pagoda Yangon ? ? ? stupa 2500+ years old according to tradition ? 1362/63 ? 1462 UNESCO 2018Langmead, Garnault 2001: 307 ? 1775 1871 6 Uppatasanti Pagoda Naypyidaw 2009 stupa Replica of the Shwedagon but 30 cm shorter; presumably, its hti is also of the same height as the Shwedagon's. 7 Upper Paunglaung Dam Naypyidaw 2015 dam 8 Goteik viaduct Nawnghkio 1900 bridge Most of the viaduct's pillars destroyed during WWII. Rebuilt in 1951. 1951 9 Shwesandaw Pagoda Bagan ? 1057 stupa Tallest pagoda in Bagan 10 Dapein I Dam Bhamo 2011 dam 11 Statue of Gautama Buddha Kyaikto ? 2019 statue 12 Yangon Radar Station Yangon 2016 radar tower 18 stories tall 13 Thatbyinnyu Temple Bagan 1150/51 temple Tallest temple in Bagan 14 Htupayon Pagoda Sagaing ? ? 1454/55 stupa (MNA 2016) gives the height as 202 feet (61.5m) but (Moore, Win Maung 2016: 168–169) says the pagoda's height was raised by 10 meters from the original height of 49 meters, meaning the new height is now 59 meters (193.5 feet). The 61.5 meter height is likely inclusive of the hti (umbrella or spire). ? ? 1605/06 ? 1851/52 2016 15 Nan-Myint Tower Bagan 2005 Tower Observation tower for the Bagan Archeological Zone; consists of 13 levels/stories
Timeline of tallest structures By architectural height This is a list of tallest known structures in Myanmar as measured by architectural height without including spires such as htis or antennas.
The list may not be complete or up-to-date.
NameImage Location Height: m (ft) Pinnacle height m (ft) Years as tallest Notes References Shwesandaw Pagoda Bagan ? 1057–1954 Tallest pagoda in Bagan Shwemawdaw Pagoda Bago 1954–2005 Tallest pagoda in Myanmar Lower Paunglaung Dam Pyinmana 2005–2010 Yeywa Dam Kyaukse 2010–present
By pinnacle height This is a list of tallest known structures in Myanmar as measured by pinnacle height.
The list may not be complete or up-to-date.
NameImage Location Height: m (ft) Pinnacle height m (ft) Years as tallest Notes References Shwesandaw Pagoda Bagan ? 1057–1775 or 1871 Tallest pagoda in Bagan Shwedagon Pagoda Yangon 1775 or 1871–1954 Shwemawdaw Pagoda Bago 1954–2005 Tallest pagoda in Myanmar Lower Paunglaung Dam Pyinmana 2005–2010 Yeywa Dam Kyaukse 2010–present
See also List of tallest buildings in Yangon
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