Shwenandaw Monastery is a historic Buddhist monastery located near Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (formerly Burma). The monastery is known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths.

• This building is well preserved, the carvings are beautiful.
• The interior retains much of the gold work.
• The surrounding Monastery is alive with active temples.

Sandamani Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located southwest of Mandalay Hill. It was commissioned by King Mindon Min in 1874.

• It consists of 729 standing stone “pages”, each with their own private stupa known as a kyauksa gu.
• The golden pagoda in the middle of the complex is also beautiful.
• There's a wide deck around the main gold stupa in the center from where you can hang in shade .
• The best view is from the hilltop overlooking the area.
• There is a flower vendor at the gate, selling water lily flowers which were pretty .

The Kuthodaw Paya houses "the world's largest book", 729 marble slabs of Buddhist scriptures.The Kuthodaw Pagoda is home to what is considered as the world's largest book.

• Each tablet is five feet tall and three-and-a-half feet wide.
• A guide is useful for giving an insight into this place.
• Every small stupa style building has 2 pages.

Mandalay Palace was the first palace to be built in Mandalay, by King Mindon when he shifted his capital from Amarapura in 1861, to fulfill an old prophecy.

• The watch tower gives you a nice view of the surrounding.
• You can get a ticket of 10000 Kyats ( 10usd) and visit lots of places in Mandalay.
• The tower offers a nice view around the complex and the city.
• A nice cafe is located right outside.
• The view from the Watch Tower inside the palace was magnificent.

Mandalay Hill is a 240 metres (790 ft) hill that is located to the northeast of the city centre of Mandalay in Burma.

• It is definitely worth making the trip and seeing the sunset from Mandalay Hill.
• There are also numerous stalls lining the path where you can get souvenirs for a steal.
• Good place for sunrise or sunset.
• The view from the top is breathtaking of Mandalay.
• There are lots of shops selling food,drinks and clothing there.