Mandalay[a] is the second-largest city in Myanmar, after Yangon. It is located on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, 631 km (392 mi) north of Yangon. In 2014, the city had a population of 1,225,553. Mandalay was founded in 1857 by King Mindon, replacing Amarapura as the new royal capital of the Konbaung dynasty.

3 days ago · Mandalay, city, north-central Myanmar (Burma), the second largest in the country (after Yangon [Rangoon]). Located on the Irrawaddy River, it lies at the centre of mainland Myanmar and is the focus of regional communications and trade and transportation routes.

Mar 29, 2025 · A powerful, deadly earthquake struck at the heart of civil war-ravaged Myanmar on Friday, piling fresh misery on an impoverished nation that was cut off from much of the world even before this ...

Mandalay (/ ˌmændəˈleɪ / or / ˈmændəleɪ /; Burmese: ᝫᝨᝧᝮᝡ; MLCTS: manta.le: [màɴdəlé]) is a city in Myanmar. There is only one city in Myanmar that has more people than Mandalay. It is 716 km (445 mi) north of Yangon. Mandalay is on the east side of the Irrawaddy River. In 2014, there were 1,225,553 people living there.

Apr 3, 2025 · Myanmar's military rulers have kept journalists out since the devastating earthquake, so CBS News' partners at the BBC went undercover to reveal the scale of the disaster.

Apr 1, 2025 · The collapse of the Sky Villa complex in the Myanmar city of Mandalay buried an unknown number of people amid the earthquake on Friday that killed more than 2,700.

Apr 1, 2025 · Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week's earthquake.

Beautiful pagodas, the Irrawaddy river, ancient buildings with enriching architecture and history are some of the things to do in Mandalay. Mandalay deserves at least a day or two in your Myanmar itinerary. If you don’t believe me, read further to find out everything in this Mandalay travel guide. 1. Mandalay Palace.

Apr 7, 2025 · If you're planning on spending 1 or 2 days in Mandalay, this itinerary is for you. It includes this city's highlights as well as other useful information.

Jan 5, 2025 · After Yangon, Mandalay is the second largest city of the country of Myanmar. It was the last royal capital of the country from 1860 to 1885 and is situated northwards on the east …