The last capital of Myanmar kings, Mandalay is always considered by Myanmar and foreigners alike as the cultural capital of Myanmar. In fact, there are more places to visit in and around Mandalay than in Yangon. Although in recent years, Mandalay saw influx of Chinese, Mandalay still retains the old ways of living to a certain extent.

Mandalay

• Introduction
• Location and climate
• History
• People, culture and religion
• How to go to Mandalay
• Getting around
• Places to see in Mandalay
  • Mandalay Map
  • Maha Myat Muni Pagoda
  • Mandalay Hill
  • Kyauktawgyi Pagoda
  • Sandhamuni Pagoda
  • Kuthodaw pagoda
  • Atumashi Monastery
  • Shwenandaw Kyaung Monastery
  • Other pagodas and monasteries in the town
  • Mandalay Royal Palace
• Shopping
  • Zay Cho Market
• Accommodation
  • Budget hotels and guest houses
  • Myanmar Today’s Recommended Hotel – Mandalay Swan Hotel
• Eating
  • Burmese and Shan Restaurants
  • Indian Restaurants
• Entertainment in Mandalay
  • Moustache Brothers
  • Mandalay Marionette (Puppet) Theatre
• Around Mandalay
  • U Bain bridge and Taungthaman Lake