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MANDALAY
 Mandalay, the last capital of the Myanmar Kings, is located in Central
Myanmar, 668 km north of Yangon. Also know as Ratanabon- nepyidaw
(meaning Gem City), it was built in 1857 by King Mindon. lt is also
the commercial center with rail, road, river and air links to all
parts of the country. Today, it is the second largest City boasting
its rich cultural heritage.
 Famous and interesting places are Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Palace, Shwenandw Monastery, Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthadaw Pagoda, Atu- ma-shi
Monastery and Amarapura.
AROUND MANDALAY
Sagaing
 Once an ancient capital, Sagaing lies 21 km south west of Mandalay.
The Sagaing Hills are dotted with pagoda and there are over 500
monasteries, a retreat for some 6000 monks and nuns. Soon U Ponya Shin
Pagoda, Kaung Hmudaw Pagoda ( a copy of the Mahaceti Pagoda in Sri
Lanka).
Mingun
Mingun, located about 11 km upriver from Mandalay on the western
banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River, is a town well known for its 90 ton
Mingun Bell, the largest ringing bell in the world; a mammoth
unfinished Mingun Pagoda; Settawya Pagoda, and Hsinbyume Pagoda.
Pyin- Oo-Lwin ( Maymyo)
 Over 1000 metres above sea-level, Pyin-Oo-Lwin is a popular hill-
station about 69 km away from Mandalay .It is well known for its
colonial-style houses with large compound and pine trees, eucalyptus
and silver-oak abound in town. Delightfully cool and pleasant the
whole year round, the 175 hectare National Kandawgyi Gardens, Pwe Kauk
and Anisakan Waterfalls, Goteik Viaduct and Peik Chin Myaung Caves are
places of interest.
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