You know Mandalay is a special place if it has 10 sights worth seeing. In fact, it has more, and here are 10 to start with…
1. GOLDEN PALACE MONASTERY
This traditional Burmese-style temple , also known as Schwenandaw Kyaung, was built by King Mindon in the 19th century, and later moved to its current location by his son.
- The ancient Palace which remains much valuable heritage
The roof and walls are richly-decorated with teak carvings depicting tales from Buddhist mythology. Used as a monastery today, this wooden structure is the only remaining wooden building of the Royal palace complex.
2. AMARAPURA/ U BEIN BRIDGE
Over two centuries old, the world’s longest teak bridge spans Taungthaman Lake in Mandalay’s Amarapura township. At one time, Amarapura was a distinct and separate city, and was an ancient capital of Myanmar.
- The World's Longest Teak Bridge - Amarapura
3. KUTHODAW PAYA
At the foot of Mandalay Hill sits Kuthodaw Paya, a religious complex whose claim to fame is that it is home of the world’s largest book.
- Though being built very long time ago, Kuthodaw Paya is still impressive
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. Construction began in 1860 at the order of Burmese King Mindon Min.
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