Destinations In Myanmar
Mandalay
Mandalay, the royal capital of Myanmar’s last dynasty, is located
between the mighty Ayeyarwady river and the gloomy Shan plateau.
Mandalay is described as “the Centre of culture, City of arts and
handicrafts, the Gate way to upper Myanmar, Trading centre of
products from all directions”. The geometric patterns of streets,
busting bicycles riders, low building, about 150 years old palace
wall and moat are the most visible feature of Mandalay. This second
largest city of Myanmar is also famous for having the most revered
gilded Mahamuni Buddha Image. Everyday pilgrims and monks perform
“face washing ceremony” of the Image at 4:00 in the morning.
The old royal cities of Amarapura, Sagaing, Inwa, and the Mingun
Bell can be easily reached from Mandalay by boat or by car in less
than one hour. The hill station Pyin Oo Lwin is located about two
hours drive from Mandalay. All these sites offer a great variety of
scenic beauty and the lifestyle of the local people.
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