Mandalay
Mandalay is situated 600 km North from Yangon and was named after the Mandalay Hill, which is situated at the northeast corner of the present city. It is the historical old capital of Myanmar, culture, Buddhist Sasana and Myanmar traditional arts and crafts. Mandalay was the capital of the last Burmese kingdom, which in 1886 was finally conquered by British colonial forces. Mandalay still has considerable cultural and religious significance and its Buddhist monasteries are among the most important in the country. About 60% of all the monks in Myanmar reside in the Mandalay area
Sightseeing
- Maha Muni Pagoda
- Marble Statue Workshop
- Bronze Statue Workshop
- Maha Gandaryone Monestry
- U Bein wooden Bridge
- Innwa (Ava City)
- Ah Tu Ma Shi Monestry
- Kyauk Taw Gyi Monestry
- Shwe Kyaung Gyi Monestry
- Mandalay Hill
- Shwe Inn Bin Monestry
- Gold Leaf Workshop
- Tapestry Workshop
- Puppets show
- Mandalay to Mingun by boat (1/2 day trip)
- Mandalay to Sagaing Hill by car (1/2 day trip)
Last Updated (Wednesday, 20 April 2011 16:54)