Mandalay is home to several of Myanmar’s Architectural Treasures. The airport arrival gives a clear hint of what awaits at the city centre.

Kuthodaw Pagoda – A Unesco World Heritage site known for its intricate architecture and hundreds of brilliant white pagodas.

Myanmar’s traditional architecture is primarily used for worship, pilgrimage, storage of Buddhist relics and tourism. Buddhism plays a strong influence in architectural character.

Maha Atulawaiyan Kyaungdawgyi (Atumashi Monastery)

Random shots around temple vicinity

This is actually samosa cut in to random pieces and topped with salad.

Mandalay City Centre as seen from the 7th floor of Ostello Bello Hostel, where  I stayed.

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