Mandalay
Myanmar
- Safety rating
- 5.5/10
- Best time to visit
- November to February offers cooler, drier weather best suited to sightseeing.
- Population
- 1.7M
Overview
Mandalay, Myanmar's cultural capital, sits beside the Irrawaddy River beneath its namesake hill crowned with temples. It is famed for traditional crafts, monasteries, and the iconic teak U Bein Bridge at sunset. Ancient royal cities lie scattered in its surroundings.
Top attractions
Visit Mandalay Hill, the Royal Palace, Kuthodaw Pagoda, and the U Bein teak bridge at Amarapura.
Getting around
Taxis, motorbike taxis, and ride-hailing are common, with bicycles useful for the flat city grid.