Sights

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Here are some things to see in Mandalay.

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June 21, 2005 new by giorgio

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Mandalay Hill

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The hill overlooking Mandalay city is covered with payas and other religious buildings. From the bottom, it's quite a hike to the top. You better take a pick-up to the paya on top of the hill (25 cents) and then stroll down. On your way down, you have plenty of places to stop for a rest or visit sacred places. The entrance fee is 2.50 US$ for tourists. The area looks a bit like Disneyland with foodstalls, music, vendors etc. A very nice atmosphere.

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Mandalay Fort

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It was built in 1860. The king built immense walls (8 m high) around this wooden palace. At each corner there's a watchtower. The walls from tower to tower are 2 km long. Around the palace is a moat of 70 m wide and 3 m deep. The whole area was under construction years ago, and the government forced people to drag the moat. Entrance fee is 5 US$.

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Marionette theatre

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We had no time, but some people recommend a visit to this show. There's a theatre on 66th st. between 26th and 27th. Check at your hotel for opening hours.

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U Bein's bridge

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This is an old teak bridge connecting the monastery with the Kyauktawgyi Paya crossing Taungthaman lake. It's a nice and peaceful place. Take bus nr. 8 from Mandalay (corner 84th and 29th street) and ask the driver to stop at the bridge.

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Minguin Paya

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Also recommended by others. this is a paya built in a big brick and split by an earthquake. You can take a 45 min boattrip from Mandalay to Minguin.

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