Silver Pagoda｜Xishuangbanna Boruo Temple has a clear dress code

Visit Boruo Temple (Boruo Pagoda) in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna. Boruo Temple is not large and differs from many travel bloggers' descriptions online. If you want to take photos here, it is recommended to first offer incense or simply pay respects to show respect (personal opinion). Boruo Temple has a clear dress code (e.g., no short skirts). During the visit, you can still hear monks reminding visitors through loudspeakers to put on jackets and not to take photos in tank tops. Sometimes, we need to think from a different perspective. Although taking photos here is beautiful, I hope everyone does not just chase 'traffic' and 'enthusiastically check-in'. 💞Brief History of Boruo Pagoda In the 3rd century BCE, the third king of the Maurya Dynasty, Ashoka, unified most of India, creating the largest empire in Indian history. Ashoka was a devout Buddhist, generously supporting monks and sending nine missionary groups to spread Buddhism domestically and abroad. The eighth group reached Suvarnabhumi, which includes Lower Burma and Central and Southern Thailand. Later, Buddhism spread to Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and other Southeast Asian countries. In the 7th century CE, Buddhism was introduced to the Dai and Sirang ethnic groups in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China, and has been passed down to this day. In the 295th year of the Dai calendar (833 CE), Elder Phra Maha Ananda led a group of monks to Xishuangbanna to spread Buddhism. With the support of King Chao Phongmara, and the villagers led by Phra Yajeng of Manzhen Village, Phra Yabalanmashan of Manying Village, and Phra Lanmapongong of Manzhuangxie Village, they built the Boruo Pagoda. The pagoda's core is 122 feet deep (about 8.5 meters), and it is said to enshrine two strands of the Buddha's hair. From 1628 to 1644 CE, the pagoda was rebuilt, and four Buddha relics were placed in its core. 💞Tips～ A. Transportation Guide: Self-drive or taxi, navigate to 'Boruo Temple'. B. Ticket Cost: Free. C. Nearby Attractions: Great Buddha Temple, etc. D. Nearby Hotels: Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel, etc.