Mandalay Division
Mandalay Division is an administrative division
of Myanmar. It is located in the center of the
country, bordering Sagaing Division and Magway
Division to the west, Shan State to the east, and
Bago Division and Kayin State to the south. The
regional capital is Mandalay. In the south of the
division lies the national capital of Naypyidaw,
located in Pyinmana Township. Mandalay Division is important in Myanmar's
economy, accounting for 15% of the national economy.
Mandalay has the Maha Myat Muni Pagoda which is a
special tourist attraction. Mandalay was the capital
city during the time of feudalism and the pagoda and
temples of Bagan are the nation's cultural
heritage.In the heart of Mandalay city, resides the
Mandalay Royal Palace of the last monarch of
Myanmar. The Royal Palace has been renovated. The
second International Airport in Myanmar has been
opened in Mandalay which leads the country to become
a better route for visiting. Mandalay is also
well-known for the silk weaving industry of Acheik
or the Traditional Myanmar Longyis, that are still
in fashion for today's Myanmar life style.
Visiting the U-Bein bridge which is made of teak
pillars, crossing the Taung-ta-man Lake in Amarapura,
will give an enchanting experience.
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