Mandalay Region

Myanmar

Dhammayangyi Temple and hot air balloons at sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Dhammayangyi Temple and hot air balloons at sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
A sunrise balloon ride over Bagan might seem touristy, but the views are incredible. The sheer number of temples dotting the landscape is difficult to appreciate from ground level. I wasn't prepared to be so wowed, but I have to put Bagan up there with Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat - two of my favorite places.
Standing 240 metres above the city of Mandalay, Mandalay Hill offers amazing panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. At the top of Mandalay Hill is Su Taung Pyae Pagoda, a major pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists for nearly two centuries. With polished marble floors, mosaic-embedded archways and glistening gold stupas rising up towards a perfect cloud-brushed sky, this place was pretty spectacular even without the views. But add those into the equation and you’ve got somewhere worth making a brief stop in Mandalay for. Read more about Mandalay Hill and the Su Taung Pyi Pagoda here: http://galloparoundtheglobe.com/a-morning-at-mandalay-hill-myanmar/
Monks are ever-present in Southeast Asia, adorned in robes of various shades which differ from country to country. The rich hues of the fabric provide a colorful contrast to their background, as here, in dusty Old Bagan, Myanmar. #myanmar #bagan

Popular cities in Mandalay Region

Person walking on Amarapura Bridge, Mandalay
Mandalay
Known for Castle, Biking and Temples
Come to Mandalay and enjoy its temples, castle and rock climbing.

Reasons to visit

  • Kuthodaw Pagoda
  • Mandalay Hill
  • U Bein's Bridge
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Nyaung-U
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Biking
Get away to Nyaung-U! Enjoy the temples, local cuisine and horse riding.

Reasons to visit

  • Shwezigon Pagoda
  • Ananda Temple
  • Dhammayangyi Temple
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#MountPopa#Lifeatexpedia#Monkeymountain#Oasis If you see the monkey Like I do 🙈🐵🙉🐒.
Kyaukpadaung
Check out the local area in Kyaukpadaung—home to attractions like Taung Kalat and Mount Popa.

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Popa
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Beautiful gardens just outside a ridiculously charming hill town in central Burma/Myanmar
Pyin Oo Lwin
Known for Gardens, Biking and Flowers
Escape to quaint Pyin Oo Lwin! Enjoy its waterfalls, gardens and churches.
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Kyauktan Ye Le Pagoda (Burmese: formally Kyaikhmawwun Yele Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in Kyauktan Township, Yangon Region, on a small island in Hmaw Wun Creek, a tributary of Yangon River. The pagoda was built with many Buddha's relics inside. Many Buddism came across the river by boat to the island. It shows how strong they believe in their religion.
Meiktila
Known for Universities
Get away to Meiktila! Enjoy the university life and more.
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Mogok
Mogok
During your stay in Mogok, you can discover things to see and do in the local area.
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