The Seasons in Mandalay

The Seasons in Mandalay The climate is divided into three seasons which are the dry season, hot season and rainy season. Each season has it owns features and reasons to encourage the tourists spending their time in Mandalay. Dry season from November to February The dry season lasts from November to February, it is a [...]
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Hsinbyume Pagoda (Mya Thein Tan Pagoda) in Mingun

Hsinbyume Pagoda – The Stunning White Temple in Mingun History and facts The Hsinbyume Pagoda (also known as Mya Thein Tan Pagoda) was built in 1816 by prince Bagyidaw, the son of King Bodawpaya (who built the famous Mingun Pahtodawgyi aka Mingun Pagoda). The prince built this impressive white pagoda to commemorate Princess Hsinbyume his [...]
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Visit Sacred Temples in Mandalay

Visit Sacred Temples in Mandalay Mahamuni Temple Being one of the must-see spots in Mandalay, Mahamuni Temple is a destination that cannot be missed on any Mandalay tours. It is the most sacred temple in the region and its popularity is only behind the Shwedagon Pagodas in Yangon. A visit to the temple will introduce [...]
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Mandalay Hill – A panoramic view of the city

Mandalay Hill - A panoramic view of the city The Mandalay Hill is situated to the north-east corner of the Mandalay Royal Palace. It lies from north to south, its altitude being 236.5m above sea level and its height going up to 167.64m. The Mandalay Hill is surrounded by the nine satellite hills called the [...]
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Shwenandaw Monastery

Shwenandaw Monastery Located near the 14th Street, Mandalay, also close to Atumashi monastery; the Shwenandaw Monastery is one of the wonderfully fragile yet grand 19th-century wooden monastery building in the country since because it used to be part of the Mandalay Royal Palace and was completely gilded. The unique feature of this site is that [...]
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U Bein Bridge – The longest teak footbridge

U Bein Bridge - The longest teak footbridge The longest teak footbridge across Taungthaman Lake in Myanmar names the U Bein Bridge. This 1200m bridge just looks like another wooden one but it has its own unique beauty. For a long time, the wooden bridge gently curving through the serene lake has created one of [...]
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Longyi – The Beautiful Traditional Costume of the Burmese

Longyi - The Beautiful Traditional Costume of the Burmese Myanmar is a country with diverse over 130 ethnic groups. All of them bear their own tradition, dialect, culture, legendary as well as traditional costume, this promise to bring you interesting things. Burmese traditional costumes are Longyi (also called Sarong) together with Eingyi (Blouse and shirt). [...]
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Things to do in Mingun

THINGS TO DO IN MINGUN When visiting Mandalay, a trip to the nearby Mingun is a must. Mostly known for the Mingun Pahtodawgyi, a gigantic unfinished pagoda, Mingun is also worth visiting for the Hsinbyume Pagoda (the famous round shaped, white pagoda). One thing that you should keep in mind before visiting Mingun is that [...]
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Visiting Mandalay Royal Palace in Myanmar

THE ROYAL PALACE IN MANDALAY It’s been more than a century since the last Burmese King lived in the Mandalay Palace. Now it’s been restored for visitors The year was 1885 and the last Burmese king was standing strong. The British forces were marching into Mandalay with very little opposition. Their plan to take over [...]
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Mahagandayon Monastery – the magnificent monastery with 3000 monks

Mahagandayon Monastery - the magnificient monastery with more than 3000 monks Mahagandayon Monastery – the magnificient monastery with more than 3000 monks living and studying here, where you can see hundereds of monks wait in long queues fro their Swan in every morning. Hundereds of monks wait in long queues fro 1. About the Mahagandayon [...]
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