- Location: north-east of Mandalay, Myanmar
- Height: 240 m
Mandalay Hill is one of the most interesting sights of the city of the same name . It is home to several complex buildings, which are of great value for the religion and history of Myanmar . Hill Mandalay is in its own way an oasis of peace and tranquility. Rising to its summit, you will be amazed to the depths of the soul with stunning views and magnificent atmosphere of this place.
General information
The hill Mandalay in height reaches 260 m. Up to its top is a long and complex staircase, which consists of 2000 steps. There is a sign in the people of Myanmar : if a person can overcome such a long and difficult path to the summit, he will get rid of all sins and his life will shine with new colors. For those who do not want to overcome the difficult climb there is a special escalator and elevator, the cost of lifting them is $ 1.5.
At the top of the Mandalay hill is a huge temple complex. It often gathers Buddhists to ask for luck and help from the Buddha. The complex itself is enclosed by a large wall. Excursion through the halls and pagodas is possible only with a guide, the cost of it - 10 dollars. In the hall of the hermit Kanti are the most "precious" objects of the country - fragments of the bone of the Buddha Gautama. They were brought to the complex several centuries ago from Peshawar and to this day are under the clear gaze of guards and servants of the pagoda.
Rising to the top of the hill, you will be able to visit several viewing platforms. From them beautiful landscapes on the country and its surroundings open. Do not miss a chance and be sure to visit them.
How to get there?
It's easy to get to Mandalay Hill. You can make your trip on a special shuttle bus from the bus station of the city, by taxi or by private car. The cost of the bus ticket is 15 dollars, and the duration of the trip is less than an hour.
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