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All Myanmar (Burma) Mandalay

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Mandalay

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Updated September 17, 2020

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Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

World's Largest Book at Kuthodaw Pagoda

This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

U Bein Bridge

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Shwenandaw Kyaung Temple

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Atumashi Monastery

This Buddhist monastery once housed an image of Buddha containing a 19-carat diamond.
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The Mingun Pagoda and Bell

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.
7 miles from Mandalay

Min Kun, Myanmar (Burma)

Mya Thein Tan Pagoda

This magnificent white pagoda was constructed to resemble a sacred Buddhist mountain.
8 miles from Mandalay

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Werawsana Jade Pagoda

The tower claims to be the world's only pagoda made entirely from Myanmar's lucrative gemstone.
8 miles from Mandalay
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