[2011] Myanmar - Mandalay and Monywa
Mandalay is the second largest city in Burma after the former capital Yangon. Most of the attractions are outside the hotels area and need at least a bike to get there. People are very used with tourists and taxi drivers do their best to rip them off . They were actually amazed when we were refusing to pay for a ride more than it would cost us at home. Monywa is a much smaller city, just a few hours away and not so well known. We spent 1 day and half and saw no other foreigner. The place is well worth a visit for the nearby attractions.
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The base of a temple that was never finished. An astrologer claimed the king will die once the work was completed so they put the project on hold. The cracks are due to an earthquake. The gate in front allows visiting only a small room as everything else is a compact block. You can also go on top and get a nice view over the surrounding places.
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