Mandalay, Former royal capital in central Myanmar
The city extends along the eastern bank of the Irrawaddy River with Mandalay Hill rising 230 meters above the surrounding plain.
King Mindon established Mandalay in 1857 as the new capital, constructing a vast royal palace complex surrounded by extensive fortification walls.
The Kuthodaw Pagoda contains 729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist scriptures, forming a collection of religious texts in stone.
The international airport connects travelers to major Asian cities while the railway station provides transportation links throughout Myanmar.
Chinese merchants from Yunnan province have transformed the city center into a commercial hub with numerous jade markets and trading centers.
Location: Mandalay District
Founders: Mindon Min
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
GPS coordinates: 21.98127,96.08237
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:18
Mandalay Palace
1.9 km
U Bein Bridge
10.3 km
Mahamuni Buddha Temple
3.3 km
Kuthodaw Pagoda
4.1 km
Mahamuni Buddha
3.3 km
Mingun Bell
10.4 km
Mingun Pahtodawgyi
10.3 km
Shwenandaw Monastery
3.9 km
Bagaya Monastery
7.3 km
Sandamuni Pagoda
3.8 km
Atumashi Monastery
3.8 km
Mahagandhayon Monastery
10.1 km
Kyauktawgyi Buddha Temple
3.6 km
Yadanabon Zoological Gardens
3.3 km
Mandalarthiri Stadium
4.5 km
Bahtoo Stadium
1.8 km
Amarapura Palace
10.3 km
Shweinbin Monastery
2.4 km
Yaw Mingyi Monastery
4.1 km
Salin Monastery
3.4 km
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Mandalay
383 m
Taiktaw Monastery
3 km
Man Myanmar Plaza
505 m
Tawagu Pagoda
1.2 km
Maha Min Htin Monastery
3 km
Mogaung Monastery
3.7 km
Shwekyimyint Pagoda
617 m
Man Thida Park
1.3 kmReviews
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