The last royal capital city of Myanmar kings located at the foot of the Mandalay Hill is situated on the eastern banks of Ayeyarwady river in the dry zone of Myanmar. It is linked by air, rail, road and river with Yangon and other principal towns of Myanmar.

It was found by King Mindon in 1857. He built a new capital with palace and monasteries which are masterpiece of traditional Myanmar architecture. Mandalay is the country's second largest city and the cultural heart of Myanmar.

Well known for Myanmar traditional arts and crafts, silk weaving, tapestry, stone and wood carving and rich in historical memorials and Buddhist buildings. Visitors can make a lot of short trips to Amarapura, Mingun,Sagaing, Innwa and Pyin Oo lwin.