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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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World’s Largest Book at Kuthodaw Pagoda

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."
U Bein Bridge

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.
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Atumashi Monastery

Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Atumashi Monastery

This Buddhist monastery once housed an image of Buddha containing a 19-carat diamond.
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The stupa entrance (Flickr/druidabruxux)

Min Kun, Myanmar (Burma)

The Mingun Pagoda and Bell

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

Min Kun, Myanmar (Burma)

Mya Thein Tan Pagoda

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

Kyaukse, Myanmar (Burma)

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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