Mandalay is set in a picturesque location by the Irrawaddy River and at the base of Mandalay Hill. The city is rich in culture and history, and was the country’s last royal capital. It is renowned for its excellent handicrafts, exquisite temples and the collection of over 700 ancient pagodas surrounding the city. See cultural relics including the World’s Biggest Book, made up of 729 stone slabs, and learn more about Burma’s rich heritage.