Mandalay Hill
Mandalay Hill- source: internet
At the height of 230 meters, the Mandalay Hill not only is charming itself but also provides a gorgeous view over this Golden City, especially at sunrise and sunset. From this natural tower, one can take an incredible 360 degree view towards the Yae Ta Khun Hill, Yankin Hill in the east; Sagaing Hill, the Min Wun Ranges in the west as well as the Shan Yoma ranges and the sparkling Ayeyarwady River at a far distance. Mandalay Hill is the most crowded in the late afternoon, when tourists, photographers and courting couples go for the most magnificent sunset views. No travelers coming to Mandalay miss a chance to enjoy the sunset beauty over the glimmering Ayeyawaddy, the great Min Wun ranges and the blue Sagaing Hill. What an unforgettable memory! Myanmar travel and tours
Another thing to do when you reach the Mandalay Hill is to visit Su Taung Pyi Pagoda located at its top. It is said that your wish for a long life at this pagoda will become true and you will become much stronger after climbing to the Mandalay hill on foot. Take time to meet and interactive with the friendly local pilgrims is not a bad idea.
Zay Cho Market
Zay Cho Market- source: internet
Zay Cho Market, which has almost 3,000 shops in an area of five storeys, is not only the Mandalay’s largest market but also one of the oldest markets in this Golden country. If happening to be in this part of town, you will be impressed by this market’s size. In the whole sale as well as retail market, almost anything are on sale such as laphet (pickled tea leaves), lacquerware, vegetables, fruits, food, clothes, electronics, household accessories, Thai silk, gems, Kachin jade, acheik (Mandalay silk longyi), Indian spice to Burmese handicraft, arts and jewellery, cotton clothing, hto moat (sticky cakes), kadipar slippers (velvet slippers), silverware, etc. Whether the goods’ price here is low as its name suggests or not, (Zay Cho means cheap price in local dialect), these friendly and helpful vendors here will help you to happily get what you are looking for. When you get hurry, let’s go to various food stalls inside and around the edge. However, unluckily, the lack of light inside makes this market not a good place for a stunning photo opportunity.
U Bein Bridge
Magnificent view at U Bein Bridge- source: internet
Actually made of the remains of a royal palace and reconstructed into a spectacular bridge from teak planks in 1857, the unique U Bein Bridge which is located 11 kilometers south of Mandalay is a beautiful 1.2 kilometer-long structure. Not only being the world’s longest of its kind, this bridge is really elegant for still being the central part of the community witnessing fishermen in their daily works under its shadow and hundreds of locals and saffron-robed monks riding a bicycle home along. The exceptional bridge’s views at sunset are the reason why many people want to visit this legendary bridge. And it is best to hire a boat to get closer up view of the bridge from the water for the best photo opportunities.
Yandabo Pot Making Village
Yandabo Pot Making Village- source: internet
Well known for The Treaty of Yandabo signed in 1826, Yandabo is a village on the bank of Ayeyarwaddy River in Mandalay Region famous for the habitants’ tradition of making pots. On your visit to this village, you might be able to see how pots are made out of the river bank clay. As pottery making is fundamental to store water and food supplies, one villager can make up to 30 to 70 pots each day.
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