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Mandalay
Mandalay, the last capital of the Myanmar Kings, is located in Central Myanmar, 668 km North of Yangon. It was built in 1857 by King Min-Don. Today, it is the second largest city boasting its rich cultural heritage. It is also the commercial center with rail, road, river and air links to all parts
of the country. Mandalay International Airport is the gateway and there are regular flights to Chiang
Mai in Thailand. Mandalay is only an hour's flight from Yangon. Myanmar Airways, Yangon Airways and Air Mandalay operate daily flights. By
land, it takes about 12 hours by Express coaches; and about 14 hours by train.
Scenic view of Mandalay Hill and Moat
Places of interest
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Maha-Myat-Muni Pagoda brought over from Rakhine in 1784.
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A-Tu-Ma-Shi (Incomparable) Monastery built in 1857.
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Ku-Tho-Daw Pagoda built in 1868, where there is the world's Biggest Book in 729 marble slabs with the Buddha's teaching inscribed on them.
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Shwe-Nan-Daw monastery, a magnificent building dating back to 1879.
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Mandalay Hill 230 meter in elevation commands a panoramic view of the city and surrounding countryside.
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Mandalay Palace with its Brick Walls, Gates, and Moats.
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Mandalay Museum, Zay-Gyo Market and silk weaving cottage industry.
Mahar Myat Muni Pagoda |
A Tu Ma Shi Monastery |
Mandalay Hill |
Ku Tho Daw Pagoda |
Mandalay Palace |
Shwe Nan Daw Monastery |
Precious Stones (Ruby) that make
Mogyoke Famous |
Precious Stones (Sapphire) that make
Mogyoke Famous |
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