landmark
U Bein Bridge
The world's longest teak footbridge stretching 1.2 kilometers across Taungthaman Lake, offering magical sunset silhouettes.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Mandalay Region, Myanmar · Asia
Amarapura is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Thar Yar Kone, 10km from Mandalay Hill.
Amarapura is a city located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. With a population of 237,618, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Amarapura sits in Myanmar. It's in the Asia/Yangon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amarapura to your route.
Amarapura (Burmese: အမရပူရ, romanized: aamarapuur, pronounced [ʔəməɹa̰pùɹa̰], lit. 'The Immortal City'; also spelt as Ummerapoora) is a former capital of Myanmar, and now a township of Mandalay city. Amarapura is bounded by the Irrawaddy River in the west, Chanmyathazi Township in the north, and the ancient capitalRead more
site of Ava (Inwa) in the south. It was the capital of Myanmar twice during the Konbaung period (1783–1821 and 1842–1857) before finally being supplanted by Mandalay 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north in 1859. It is historically referred to as Taungmyo (Southern City) in relation to Mandalay. Amarapura today is part of Mandalay, as a result of urban sprawl. The township is known today for its traditional silk and cotton weaving, and bronze casting. It is a popular tourist day-trip destination from Mandalay.
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Amarapura is located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 21.9071 latitude, 96.0489 longitude.
Amarapura has a population of approximately 237,618 people, making it a city in Myanmar.
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The world's longest teak footbridge stretching 1.2 kilometers across Taungthaman Lake, offering magical sunset silhouettes.
2 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 240-meter hill offering panoramic views of Mandalay, the royal palace, and surrounding countryside, covered in temples and monasteries.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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