The city suffered extensive destruction during the Japanese conquest of Burma in the Second World War. In 1948, Mandalay became part of the newly independent Union of Burma. Today, Mandalay is …

Jan 11, 2026 · Mandalay, city, north-central Myanmar (Burma), the second largest in the country (after Yangon [Rangoon]). Located on the Irrawaddy River, it lies at the centre of mainland Myanmar and is …

Jan 13, 2026 · Mandalay is the second-largest city and former royal capital in Northern Myanmar. I spent three days exploring Mandalay City, its ancient pagodas, and beautiful waterfalls, and have put …

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Named after Mandalay Hill, it was made famous more recently by Rudyard Kipling’s poem, Road to Mandalay, but has inspired visitors for centuries. It is home to the “world’s largest book” and at its …

Jan 4, 2026 · After Yangon, Mandalay is the second largest city of the country of Myanmar. It was the last royal capital of the country from 1860 to 1885 and is situated northwards on the east bank of the …

5 days ago · Mandalay is the second largest city in Burma (after Yangon), and a former capital of Myanmar. The city is the economic and religious hub of upper Myanmar and is centred around the …

May 5, 2025 · Mandalay is a popular and bustling city in the Northern part of Myanmar. Full of beautiful pagodas, a rich history and unique architecture these are some of the top things to do in Mandalay, …

Nestled on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady River (previously Irrawaddy River) Mandalay is the second-largest city in Myanmar (Burma) after Yangon, with a polulation of around 1.5 million. A lot of …

Built in 1857 by a king determined to rule from his own capital, Mandalay succumbed to bombs dropped by the Japanese during World War II. After independence from Britain, the young city regained its …