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Mandalay (/ ˌ m æ n d ə ˈ l eɪ / or / ˈ m æ n d əl eɪ /; Burmese: မန္တလေး; MLCTS: manta.le:) is the second-largest city in Myanmar, after Yangon. Located on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, 631 km (392 miles; road distance) north of Yangon, the city has a population of 1,225,553 (2014 census).
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Learn about Mandalay, Myanmar's second city and a former royal capital, with its pagodas, markets, monasteries and riverside. Find attractions, articles, activities and guidebooks for your trip to Mandalay.
May 13, 2024 · Mandalay, city, north-central Myanmar (Burma), the second largest in the country (after Yangon [Rangoon]). Located on the Irrawaddy River, it lies at the centre of mainland Myanmar and is the focus of regional communications and trade and transportation routes. Mandalay was built mainly in 1857–59.
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Mandalay (Burmese: မန္တလေး) is the second largest city (after Yangon ), and a former capital of Myanmar. The city is the economic and religious hub of upper Myanmar. The city is centred on the royal palace, and has wide avenues filled with bicycles and motorcycles.
Discover the best places to visit and things to do in Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar. Explore pagodas, monasteries, markets, local artisans and more in this comprehensive guide by Chasing Lenscapes.
Mandalay is the last royal capital of Myanmar and a cultural and religious centre with over 700 pagodas. Learn about its history, attractions, how to get there, and what to do in this comprehensive guide.
Oct 23, 2023 · Discover the best attractions of Mandalay, the former royal capital of Myanmar. Explore its pagodas, temples, markets, and the world's longest wooden bridge.
