Stupas in Kakku, Shan State, Myanmar (© mname/Shutterstock)

【June 26 2015】In eastern Myanmar’s Shan State stands Kakku, a Buddhist holy site spreading across a hillside outside the city of Taunggyi. It’s believed the first construction of Kakku began in the 3rd century BCE and it has been extensively restored since. The 2,478 stupas – the tiny, pagoda-like prayer mounds that make Kakku resemble a mini-city – reflect a variety of construction styles. Some are simple with little decoration, while others are incredibly ornate, their facades adorned with carvings of mythic creatures.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..