Mandalay Region Myanmar


Shwenandaw Golden Palace Monastery in Mandalay Myanmar (Burma)

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.

Buddhist Novice Monks at Sutaungpyei Pagoda, Mandalay Hill, Myanmar (Burma)

On Top of Mandalay Hill, Myanmar

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.

Sunset at U Bein Bridge, Myanmar

Myanmar’s Scenic U Bein Bridge

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.

OoHminThoneSel Pagoda in Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma)

Oo Hmin Thone Sel Pagoda

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.

Carving Marble Statues of the Buddha in Mandalay, Myanmar

The Buddha Statue Workshops of Mandalay

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.