Mandalay

Mandalay, Myanmar’s Last Royal Capital

Mandalay, second largest city in myanmar, was the capital of the country’s last dynasty. The massive royal palace still stands quietly in the heart of this city, designed to resemble a monumental cityscape. The beautiful and elegant Mandalay Hill is a Buddhist sanctuary and the sunset viewed from its summit is truly exceptional. Kuthoadaw Pagoda is the World’s Largest Book” 729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist scriptures, leaving a deep impression on visitors. Nearby Mandalay is Sagaing, a revered center for Buddhist meditation and study; the The world’s longest teak wood bridge, stretching approximately 1.2 kilometers across the lake, a popular strolling destination; Inwa (Ava), former capital remarkable for having hosted the royal palace four times throughout history; and Mingun, accessible by boat along the Irrawaddy River and Mingun Bell, renowned as the world’s largest intact ringing bell. Pyin Oo Lwin, a summer resort famous for its palace caves, and Monywa, a truly mystical and awe-inspiring world of over 580,000 Buddha images.