scenic viewpoint
Mandalay Hill
A 240-meter hill offering panoramic views of Mandalay, the royal palace, and surrounding countryside, covered in temples and monasteries.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Mandalay Region, Myanmar · Asia
Mandalay is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Amarapura, 3km from Mandalay Hill.
Mandalay is a major city located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. With a population of 1,208,099, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Mandalay 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 Mandalay to your route.
Mandalay is the second-largest city in Myanmar, after Yangon. It is located on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, 631 km (392 mi) north of Yangon. In 2014, the city had a population of 1,225,553.
Mandalay was founded in 1857 by King Mindon, replacing Amarapura as the new royal capital of the Konbaung dynasty. ItRead more
was Burma's final royal capital before the kingdom's annexation by the British Empire in 1885. Under British rule, Mandalay remained commercially and culturally important despite the rise of Yangon, the new capital of British Burma. The city suffered extensive destruction during the Japanese conquest of Burma in the Second World War. In 1948, Mandalay became part of the newly independent Union of Burma.
Today, Mandalay is the economic centre of Upper Myanmar and considered the centre of Burmese culture. A continuing influx of irregular Chinese immigrants, mostly from Yunnan, since the late 20th century, has reshaped the city's ethnic makeup and increased commerce with China. Despite Naypyidaw's recent rise, Mandalay remains Upper Myanmar's main commercial, educational and health center.
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Mandalay is located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 21.9747 latitude, 96.0836 longitude.
Mandalay has a population of approximately 1,208,099 people, making it a major city in Myanmar.
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scenic viewpoint
A 240-meter hill offering panoramic views of Mandalay, the royal palace, and surrounding countryside, covered in temples and monasteries.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
The world's longest teak footbridge stretching 1.2 kilometers across Taungthaman Lake, offering magical sunset silhouettes.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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