Shwenandaw Golden Palace Monastery
MANDALAY, Myanmar (Burma) – There’s not quite so much of the gold left that once covered the wood, but its ornately carved teak is arguably even more impressive.
MANDALAY, Myanmar (Burma) – There’s not quite so much of the gold left that once covered the wood, but its ornately carved teak is arguably even more impressive.
MANDALAY, Myanmar (Burma) – Sitting on top of Mandalay Hill, Sutaungpyei Pagoda features a large patio that offers a wonderful views over Mandalay City and the Ayeyarwaddy.
AMARAPURA, Myanmar (Burma) — U Bein Bridge has become one of Myanmar’s iconic landmarks. Spanning 3/4 of a mile, the foot bridge is reputed to be the longest teak bridge in the world.
SAGAING, Myanmar (Burma) – Oo Hmin Thone Sel Pagoda is an explosion of color, with almost 50 statues of the Buddha looking out from a cave-like crescent from a hilltop in Sagaing.
MANDALAY, Myanmar (Burma) – Covered from head to toe with thick white dust, crouching low on their launches, the young men and boys use angle grinders to carve statues of the Buddha out of solid blocks of white marble.