Laundry lays out to dry in the sunshine at Taung-Tha-Man Pond near U Bein Teak Bridge in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
The Hsinbyume Pagoda from the early 19th century is built to reflect Buddhist cosmology with seven layers of terraces. Taken in Mingun, a short boat ride from Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
An ox cart and driver wait on the shores of Mingun for the latest boat to arrive from Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). The souvenir and art stands are also ready to sell. Tourism was down around 80% when we visited in January 2008 - vendors were anxious to sell. Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com