It is a popular tourist destination and also pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

It is believed that the pagoda was built on Hlaingpotkon Hill about 2000 years ago by King Sulathrima of Thaton.

[1] A pagoda festival is held annually in February (the 1st waxing to full moon of the Burmese month of Tabodwe) of each year.

[2][3] During Cyclone Nargis, the pagoda, which was located on higher elevation, served as a storm shelter for local villagers.

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