Location
Mandalay is
situated about 600 kilometers north of Yangon on the
Ayeyarwaddy River. It is Myanmar's second largest
city. Located in the Mandalay Division, it is the
Capital. Mandalay is one of the largest cities in
the country. It is also the major trading and
communications center in northern and central
Myanmar and is linked by rail with other large
Myanmar cities. Mandalay is surrounded by its
ancient neighboring cities as Mingun, Sagaing, Innwa
(Ava), and Amarapura.
Culture
Mandalay is
the historical old capital, a capital of Myanmar
culture, Buddhist Sasana and Myanmar traditional
arts and crafts, with the life span of one hundred
and forty two years, a city that abounds in
historical sites, cultural memorials and Buddhist
edifices.
Accordingly, it is the richest historical landmark
next to Bagan. Despite the wonderful sound of its
name, inviting associations to an archaic fairy tale
kingdom. Mandalay was the capital
of the last, independent Burmese kingdom, which in
1886 was finally conquered by British colonial
forces.
Famous Places In MANDALAY
Maha Myat
Muni Buddha Image
 The Mahar Myat
Muni Pagoda is located at the Southwest of Mandalay.
The Mahar Myat
Muni Buddha Image is the most revered Buddha image
in Mandalay. It is also known as the Phaya Gyi. It
is the most ancient Buddha image in Myanmar. It was
cast in the life-span of Lord Buddha in the seated
posture of relaxed deportment, namely Bumi Phasa
Mudras, symbolic of His Conquest of Mara. The 4m
high-seated image is cast in bronze and weigh 6.5
tons, which it's crown is decorated with diamonds,
rubies, and sapphires. Mahar Myat Muni Buddha Image
was being cast in front of the Buddha himself it can
say Mahar Myat Muni Buddha Image is the portrait of
Buddha and the face is most revered. Every morning
at 4:30AM, a team of monks washes the face and
brushes the teeth. Since Myanmar Buddhists are so
devout countless thousands of devotees apply gold
leaf to gain merit, the image has completely covered
with 15 cm thick gold and original shape is
distorted.
Mandalay Palace
 Mandalay
Palace is located between 12th street and 26th
street, in the heart of Mandalay city.
Mandalay
palace was the first palace to be built in Mandalay,
by King Mindon when he shifted his capital from
Amarapura in 1861, to fulfill an old prophecy. The
site was chosen with the auspicious omen and
astronomical calculations.
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