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sights in Mandalay : the essentials

Temples in Bagan

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At sunset, all tourists seek a place to watch the wonderful spectacle of the temples of Bagan. Who knows better than the drivers o

Historical Monuments in Bagan

Old Bagan

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Bagan has an older area where almost all of the city's temples are located, most of which date from the 11th and 12th centuries. A

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Mount Popa Monastery

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Mount Popa is close to the village of Kyauk Padaung, in the national park that has its name and 50 km from Bagan. Mount Popa has a

Temples in Bagan

Dhammayangyi Temple

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Dhammayangyi Temple is the largest temple in Old Bagan. It was built by the King Narathu in the 12th century. Its structure is sim

Historical Monuments in Bagan

Shwezigon Pagoda

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This pagoda is the prototype of Burmese pagoda, with a bell-shaped stupa that is painted gold. It reminds me of the Shwedagon Pago

Temples in Bagan

Ananda Temple

Temples in Mandalay

Mahamuni Paya - Pagoda - Mandalay

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The Buddha of this pagod is almost 4 meters high. The amazing thing about this Buddha, made with 6 tons of bronze, is that it is c

Historical Monuments in Mandalay

Mandalay Hill

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Mandalay Hill is 240 meters above the city, and lays on a hill northeast of it, near the royal palace. Buddhists have been going o

Temples in Bagan

Bupaya Pagoda

This small pagoda dates from about 162 AD. Supposedly Bupaya is the oldest building in Bagan, built by Thamuddarit, the founder of

Historical Monuments in Bagan

Nat Taung Monastery

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Among the eight people in our group, we all decided to hire a taxi to take us on a day trip to the Old Bagan. One of the first pla

Temples in Mandalay

Kuthodaw Pagoda

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In the city of Mandalay one can enjoy a quiet walk around Kuthdaw Gyi Pagoda. From the bus it caught our attention for its charm a

Temples in Bagan

Htilominlo Temple

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The temple is situated between "Old Bagan" and "Nyaung Oo". It was built in about the year 1218. It consists of a two-story buildi

Temples in Bagan

Thatbyinnyu Temple

Historical Monuments in Bagan

Bagan Meadow

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Temples in Bagan

Gawdawpalin Temple - Bagan

The construction of this temple, in Old Bagan, began in the 11th century by King Narapatisithu, and was finished by his son Htilom

Historical Monuments in Pyin U Lwin

Gokteik Viaduct

If one thing can be said about the English in their imperialism, it is that, unlike other colonialists, they ruled their countries

Palaces in Mandalay

Shwenandaw Monastery

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Temples in Bagan

Sulamani Temple

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Activities in Mandalay

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Golden Eagle Ballooning in Bagan

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starting from

130.68 £

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Mandalay: Full-Day Private Tour

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starting from

25.51 £

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Mandalay: Irrawadday River Small Group Cruise to Mingun

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starting from

29.45 £

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Bagan: Temples and Markets Private Tour

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starting from

28.16 £

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Private Mandalay Excursion to Maymyo

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starting from

106.45 £

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