The Mandalay Palace is the last royal palace of the last Burmese monarchy. The palace was constructed between 1857 and 1859 as part of King Mindon's founding of the new royal capital city of Mandalay.
The Shwenandaw Monastery, also known as the Golden Palace Monastery, is a historic Buddhist monastery located near Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Region, Myanmar. It was built in the 1850s by King Mindon Min as part of the royal palace at Amarapura and became a monastery after King Mindon's death in 1878.
Shwedagon Pagoda, located in Yangon, Myanmar, is one of the most sacred and iconic Buddhist pagodas in the country. Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the "Golden Pagoda," is believed to be over 2,600 years old, making it one of the oldest pagodas in the world.
The Kuthodaw Pagoda, also known as Mahalawka Marazein, is a Buddhist stupa located at the foot of Mandalay Hill in Mandalay, Myanmar. It's famous for being home to the world's largest book. The book is a collection of Buddhist scriptures, inscribed on 729 marble slabs housed in small white stupas surrounding a central golden stupa.
U Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. It is used as an important passageway for the local people and has also become a tourist attraction and, therefore, a significant source of income for souvenir sellers.
Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom.
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is the largest city and the former capital of Myanmar (Burma). Yangon has a rich history that spans over centuries. It was founded as Dagon in the 11th century and later became the capital of the British Burma during the colonial era. The city has witnessed various historical events and played a significant role in Myanmar's political, economic, and cultural development.
Naypyidaw is the capital city located in the central part of Myanmar, approximately 320 kilometers north of Yangon. It is situated in the Naypyidaw Union Territory, which is separate from the country's other states and regions. Its population is 924,608.
The Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, also known as Golden Rock, is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site perched precariously on top of a huge granite boulder at an elevation of 1,100 meters (3,609 ft) above sea level. It's located near Kyaikto in Mon State, in the northern part of Myanmar's Tenasserim coast.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia with a rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and a complex political history. The country's capital city is Naypyidaw, and its largest city is Yangon (formerly Rangoon). Major cities are Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw and Bago. It had a population of 55,770,232 in 2022.
The Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple in Yangon, Myanmar, is famous for its massive reclining Buddha statue, one of the largest in Myanmar. The statue, which measures about 66 meters (217 feet) in length, depicts the Buddha in a serene reclining position, symbolizing his entry into nirvana. The temple is a significant religious site for locals and a popular attraction for visitors.
Built by Kyanzittha in 1091 A.D., Ananda Temple is one of the finest and most venerated temples at Bagan. Tradition says that it was built according to the plan furnished by Indian Buddhist monks, which purported to be their cave-temple in the Nandamula mountain held to be in the Himalayas.
