Mandalay Division
Overview
Mandalay City
Mandalay City is one of the most famous travel destinations in Myanmar featuring a great number of both historical and cultural highlights. Coming to Mandalay, you will also have a chance to experience age - old Burmese traditional handicrafts such as silk weaving, gold leaf beating or bronze casting.
Pyinoolwin
The stunning hill post of Pyin Oo Lwin is another must - see destination in Mandalay Division. The town not only owns a laid - back atmosphere and many beautiful colonial buildings but also the stunning botanical garden with a variety of foral and fauna.
Thazi
Thazi is a small town that only appears on the tourists' itineraries when they travel by train on the rail line of Mandalay - Yangon running through Shan State. The town is the common stopover for those who miss the train with lovely guesthouses and friendly locals.
Popa
Popa Mountain is an extraordinary site that is worth every tourist's visit. This is considered as the holy mountain of Myanmar where is home to numerous temples of Nat Spirits with the most famous one of Taung Kalat - the pedestal hill.
Nyaung U
Located closely to the most famous tourist attraction in Burma - Old Bagan, Nyaung U is the gateway to visit thousands of ancient temples. The town also has its own features to make travellers fall in love with like the bustling Nyaung U market, the glistering Shwezigon Pagoda or the amazing Htilominlo Temple.