Mandalay Palace, A Reconstructed Majesty of Teak Palaces
Entrances are located at the intersection of 19th street and 66th street for 66th street and 80th street, and at the intersection of 12th street and 26th street
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Introduction
The Mandalay Palace is located in the city center and is a relic of the ancient kingdom of Myanmar. Due to extensive destruction during World War II, what is seen today was rebuilt by the government in 1989 based on historical documents. The palace, occupying 3.2 square kilometers in a square shape, is surrounded by a moat and walls with four main gates and eight side gates. Inside, there are 104 palaces, including living quarters, halls, and bathrooms for the emperor and concubines, all built with red teak wood and some with beautiful paintings on the ceilings. Unfortunately, most of the furniture and furnishings were lost or destroyed during the war. However, the Mandalay Cultural Museum has some artifacts, including photos of the last emperor and his concubines of the Konbaung dynasty, and the emperor's dragon bed, allowing visitors to experience the royal lifestyle. In addition, there is an observation tower within the palace that provides a bird's eye view of Mandalay and the palace. The tower has 120 steps made of teak wood, which creaks with age, so visitors should be careful when going up or down. Address Entrances are located at the intersection of 19th street and 66th street for 66th street and 80th street, and at the intersection of 12th street and 26th street
Transportation The cost of taking a taxi from within the city to here ranges from 2000K to 5000K; for a closer distance, a tricycle ride costs around 1000K (not possible for longer distances).
"The most worthwhile place to visit here."
