Famous for its location at the foot of Mandalay Hill on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, Mandalay is the 2nd largest city in Myanmar, after Yangon. The ancient name of Mandalay was Ratanapunja (meaning City of Gems) but was given the name 'Mandalay' based on the 236m high Mandalay Hill which is well-known as one of the most famous tourist destinations in this city. Founded in 1857 by King Mindon and was destroyed in WWII, until the 1990s, the city was reconstructed.
Tucked away at the foot of Mandalay Hill, the Kuthodaw Pagoda (also known as Maha Maha Lawka Marazein Paya) has an impressive size and is home to the world's largest book which is actually made up of around 729 standing stone "pages" with Buddhist teachings on them. To protect these stones through time and changes, each of them has a stone umbrella to cover.
Mahamuni Pagoda has long been one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the famous Buddhist relics in Myanmar. This pagoda is home to the most ancient Buddha image which was believed to be sculpted as the Buddha during the 4th Buddha's visit to Arakan. According to records of Buddhism, only five likeliness of the Buddha were made.
Situated near the 14th Street in Mandalay and was built entirely of teak wood in the mid 19th century by King Mindon, this more than 120-year-old Shwenandaw Monastery is truly a wood masterpiece of the art with 4 floors narrowing toward the top and attracts many travellers because of its historical value and ancient mystical beauty.
Mandalay Hill is on the list of top must-visit attractions when travelling to Mandalay not only because it is the holiest summit but also the incredible panoramic views from the top. It is recommended that you should visit early in the morning for sunrise of late afternoon for sunset, the weather is also cooler. There are two options to get to the top - you can either climb up the hill (1,729 steps) or take an elevator.
Located in the heart of Mandalay city, the Mandalay Royal Palace is the last palace constructed by Burmese Royals between 1857 and 1859. You can gain an insight into the cultural architecture by visiting this large complex which includes dozens of buildings such as throne halls, audience halls, a watchtower, a library and a court building.
Crossing Taungthaman lake, this 1.2km long U Bein Bridge in the outskirt of Mandalay was built from thousands of wooden pallets. This bridge is also famous for being the most photographed sites. The best time to visit this place is in the late afternoon around sunset as the views are spectacular and it is even more stunning when you sit on a narrowboat and take the photo of the teak U Bein wooden bridge from afar.
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Mandalay Quick Facts
Mandalay is situated at the foot of Mandalay Hill, along the Ayeyarwaddy River (Mother of Water) and around 600 kilometres north of Yangon
The population of Mandalay in 2018 was estimated at nearly 1.4 million residents
This city was constructed on 13 February 1857 by King Mindon as the Kingdom of Burma's the new capital city
Mandalay is the main trading and communication centre in the central and northern parts of Myanmar
This is home to 4 main religions are Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islam
If you want to visit Mandalay when the weather has little rainfall and cool temperatures, the best time to visit this place is from November to February but this dry season is also the peak tourist season in Mandalay. You should avoid exploring Mandalay during March and May since it is very hot and dry in these months.
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Kuthodaw Pagoda & The World's Largest Book
Mahamuni Pagoda
Shwenandaw Monastery
Mandalay Hill
Mandalay Palace
U Bein Bridge
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