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• Restoring Pahtoedawgyi Pagoda Near Mandalay 12 hours ago Pahtoedawgyi Pagoda is a beautiful stupa that got a little restoration love in the spring of 2019. It's located in the Amarapura area, south of Mandalay city. Built in 1819, still going strong.Park the tour bus and go have a look. Let the sleeping dog lie.The main stupa, covered in bamboo...
• The Everyday Ruins Of Mandalay 1 day ago Mandalay is a dusty town of modern buildings with a sprinkling of heritage temples and similar buildings. In-between are forgotten heritage places, sites or walls that haven't been given any restorative love. Will they ever? Who knows.Scooting by an old wall.Wall corner decoration. Woods by a...
• Summiting To Sutaungpyei Pagoda On Mandalay Hill 2 days ago The reward for the long hike up Mandalay Hill is the nice view from Sutaungpyei Pagoda. And prayers, devotional activities, if that's your thing. A lovely ending point for all.Made it!The beautiful wrap around hilltop veranda and a cluster of gold stupas. Blingy.More bling inside at an altar.A...
• Finding L♥ve on Mandalay Hill 3 days ago It's not all religious devotion going up Mandalay Hill. Some enterprising folks have carved out little shrines for mash photographs devoted to the Love emotion. Strictly homemade and folksy, these "shrines" are available for a small fee.Grab your Love and get posing.
• Heading Up Mandalay Hill 4 days ago Mandalay got its name from its famous hill, known for centuries as a Buddhist pilgrimage location. It's a big lump in the northeastern part of town, looming over the Royal Palace and nearby temples. Various temples, shrines and pagodas can be found along the path to the top of the hill.Main...

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