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This type of passenger boats was widely used for transportation as roads were poor in Myanmar. The distance between Mandalay and Bagan is less than 200 km. In spite of that, air and boat were the principal transport options to travel between the two historical cities when I visited.
The mountain half-hidden by clouds behind the Mandalay Hill is part of Shan Hills, which are a mountainous zone that extends to the Yunnan Province of China and includes the notorious Golden Triangle.
Shan is cognate with Siam, and Shan Hills are the land for Shans, an ethnic group closely related to Thais, as well as a number of other ethnic minorities. The area is called Shan State administratively.
Mandalay is the second largest city in Myanmar. It is the cultural centre of Myanmar and the commercial centre of Upper Myanmar.
Mandalay is located on the left/western bank of the Ayeyarwadi river. Due to its riverside location, there are lakes and swamps in and around Mandalay. They are often installed with footbridges.
Mandalay had been the last capital of Burmese dynasties until it was annexed into the British territory in 1885. There are archaeological sites of former capitals of dynasties that can be visited by day trips from Mandalay.
Mandalay Palace is located at the foot of Mandalay Hill that is regarded sacred. Sutaungpyei Paya built on the summit can be accessed through long covered stairways. Although there is a road for the aged and handicapped, walking up a stairway is more authentic to visit the sacred site. Mandalay Hill is a good place to see the sunset over the historical city and the Ayeyarwadi.
Buddhist temples are often located on the top of a hill, and building covered stairways is a tradition in Myanmar.
Mandalay, città simbolo della fede buddhista e cuore della cultura birmana fu l’ultima capitale della Birmania indipendente. Il re Mindon la fece costruire per avverare una profezia di Guatama Buddha, rendendola ricca di templi e monasteri. Dal punto di vista storico, Mandalay è la più birmana delle grandi città del paese. La città ha un importante ruolo religioso e culturale e i suoi monasteri sono fra i più importanti del paese