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Mandalay ( / ˌmændəˈleɪ / or / ˈmændəleɪ /; Burmese: မန္တလေး; MLCTS: manta.le: [mándəlé]) 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).
Feb 21, 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.
Mandalay. Myanmar (Burma), Asia. Mandalay (မႏၱေလး), Myanmar's second city, is a relatively new creation, founded at the foot of Mandalay Hill in 1857 by King Mindon as his royal capital. The hill, its slopes studded with pagodas, still looms over the city.
Things to Do in Mandalay, Myanmar - Mandalay Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Full-day Tours (41) City Tours (25) Sacred & Religious Sites (24) Horseback Riding (8) Cultural Tours (35) Architectural Buildings (4) Private Sightseeing Tours (45)
Jun 29, 2020 · Unique things to do in Mandalay and Places to visit in Mandalay. Marvel at largest iron Buddha at Sandamuni Pagoda. See the World’s largest book at Kuthodaw Pagoda. Watch the sunrise at U-Bein Bridge. See the sunset from the Mandalay Hill. Visit the past at Shwenandaw Kyaung Temple or the Teak Pagoda.
Mandalay Attractions Guide – Places to Visit and Things to Do. By Chasing Lenscapes / Asia / Culture Trip, History and Art, Local Artisans, Markets, Myanmar. Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar, has so many attractions and things to do. From the Shwenandaw Monastery and the Hsinbyume pagoda to the U Bein Bridge and the colorful Zegyo ...
We spent six full days in Mandalay, not only exploring the city itself, but also the most important destinations in the surrounding area: Monywa, Pyin U Lwin, Mingun, Amarapura, Inwa, Sagaing. In this post, we show you which sights and attractions Mandalay has to offer and provide tips on worthwhile day trips in the surrounding area.
