About Mandalay
Mandalay (Burmese: မန္တလေး; Shan: တႃႈလိူဝ်ႇ) is the second largest city (after Yangon), and a former capital of Myanmar. The city is the economic and religious hub of upper Myanmar. The city is centred on the royal palace, and has wide avenues filled with bicycles and motorcycles. Mandalay is known for its millionaires, its monks (half of the country's monks live in Mandalay and surrounding areas) and its cultural diversity.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Burmese kyat (MMK)
Symbol: Ks
Language
Burmese
Phone Code
+95
International dialing code for Myanmar
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Myanmar
Region
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
How to Get to Mandalay
Transportation options and arrival information
Taxis from the airport are 15,000kyator 4,000 kyat per person if you fill the vehicle with others. A shared bus is available for 4,000 kyat but may leave before you can exchange cash and purchase a SIM card. Fill out your entry card while on the plane to avoid being at the back of the queue.
Safety in Mandalay
Low Safety (Global Peace Index: 2.631)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Mandalay is a haven for drug kingpins and is a main trading centre of illicit drugs. In 2005, an explosion occurred at Zegyo Market. However, Mandalay is generally a very safe city.
Where to Stay in Mandalay
Accommodation tips and recommendations
Most budget guesthouses are around 25th St, between 81st and 84th Streets. There are many more than those listed here.
Things to See in Mandalay
5 landmarks and points of interest
Bahtoo Stadium
stadium
Man Thida Park
park in Mandalay, Myanmar
Mandalarthiri Stadium
multi-use stadium in Mandalay, Myanmar
Mandalay Cultural Museum
cultural museum in Mandalay, Myanmar
Mandalay Palace
reconstruction of the royal palace of the last Burmese monarchy
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