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Mandalay, the country's second largest city, is the spiritual and cultural heart of Myanmar. More than half of all Buddhist monks in Myammar reside in the Mandalay area. The ancient Rakhaing Buddha image of Mahamuni Paya is possibly the most revered in the country. Mandalay is also the best place to enjoy traditional dance and drama. The focus of the city, is Mandalay hill where spiraling staircases lead to sweeping views of the city and its temples, among them the nearby Kuthodaw Paya, which contains the world's biggest book. Because the kings of Mandalay had an urge to commence their reign with a new capital, the surroundings of Mandalay comprise four ancient deserted royal cities well within day-tripping distance, Inwa, Amarapura, Sagaing, and Mingun, each of them has a its own character and interesting sights.

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Sunrise on the Mandalay Fort moats. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) View from the hill through dawn mist. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Kuthodaw Paya at sunrise. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Stupas at Sandamani Paya. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Stupas containing 729 marble slabs forming world biggest book, Kuthodaw Paya. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Stupas at Sandamani Paya and Mandalay Hill. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Lion at the entrance of Mandalay Hill. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Rubbing an Angkor bronze statue at Mahamuni Paya. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Novice offering Water at Mahamuni Paya. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Adding golden leaves to the venerated Mahamuni image. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Novice during alm round at Mahamuni Paya. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Woman praying at the venerated Mahamuni image. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) The golden leaves factory. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) On the banks of the Ayeyarwadi river. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Water buffalo hauling trunks on the Ayeyarwadi river. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Sanctuary on Sagaing Hill. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) View from Sagaing Hill. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) On the two century old U Bein bridge, Amarapura. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) U Bein bridge, worlds longest teak span, Amarapura. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) U Bein bridge at sunset, Amarapura. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Carrying many jars. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Fresco at Kyauktawgyi Paya, Amarapura. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Food vendor. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Women from Shan state visiting. Mandalay, Myanmar ( color) Man enjoying a cheerot (burmese cigar). Mandalay, Myanmar ( color)

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