Mandalay Travel Guide

Mandalay, formerly Yadanabon is the second biggest city in Myanmar, feature the northern hub of Myanmar. This remarkable city is known as the last Burma kingdom capital which was established by King Mondon in 1857
The city had been created according to this ancient prophecy that foretold its creation on the 2400th jubilee of Buddhism.
Mandalay boasts a wealth of pagodas and monasteries and it is more or less the
arts and cultural heart-land of Myanmar.
There are many different traditional works for those who love to learn about Myanmar : tapestry, Gold Thread Weavign, wood carving, stone carving and ivory carving.

These are some ideas for your time in Mandalay Myanmar:

1. Explore Golden Palace Monastery
Schwenandaw Kyaing was built in 19th century with rich teak carving decoration depicting tales from Buddhist mythology.

2. Sunset by Taungthaman Lake/ Ubein bridge
While Ubein is claimed as the longest teakwood bridge in the word, Taungthaman lake where the bridge crosses has a beautiful location and it is a special place to enjoy the sunset with deep reflection of pagoda and bridge columns.
You will have chances to admire Amarapura ancient capital just in short distance from these famous attractions.

3. Visit Kuthodaw Paya
Kuthodaw Paya is not only a religious complex, it holds a record of being the largest book in the word. The complete text of the Tripitaka (Theravada Buddhism’s most sacred text) is inscribed on 729 marble slabs, each of which is enshrined in its own small stupa and arranged in rows around the grounds.

4. Jade and Gem Market of Mahar Aung Maya
If you want to learn about the most precious stones in the world, having some beautiful jade, then Myanmar is a wonderful place to see and buy it.
The side trip to world`s largest jade market is located in Mandalay and you do not have to pay for administration.
Small note: buyers have to prove the origin of the items you bought to bring it back home.

5. Traditional Dance Show
Make sure you keep 1 evening to enjoy the traditional dance show in Mandalay Hill resort as it is very interesting. With 1000 years, “Dance from the Dynasties,” a revue covering Myanmar’s dance traditions from the heyday of ancient Bagan through modern day.