Mandalay

Last royal capital

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Mandalay Hill · Viewpoint

A temple-lined climb to a sweeping view over the royal city. Best: Nov–Feb

Kuthodaw Pagoda · Pagoda

A pagoda ringed by 729 marble slabs, the 'world's largest book'. Best: Nov–Feb

U Bein Bridge · Landmark

The world's longest teak footbridge, glorious at sunset over the lake. Best: Nov–Feb

Mahamuni Pagoda · Temple

A revered shrine whose Buddha is thick with layered devotional gold. Best: Nov–Feb

Mandalay Palace · Monument

Reconstructed royal palace exemplifying Burmese architectural style and royal court life. Best: Nov–Mar

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