Mandalay, Myanmar

Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) travel photos. Includes Mann Thida Fresh Market, Teak Monastery, Maha Muni Pagoda, Mingun and U Bein Teak Bridge. Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Aubergines and Smiling Burmese Woman - Mandalay, Burma
Taken at Mann Thida Market in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Maha Muni Pagoda - Mandalay, Burma
The Maha Muni Pagoda houses one of the most holy Buddhist statues - the Mahamuni Buddha Image. The statue is covered in gold leaf and is washed carefully by monks every day at 4:30 AM. Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Betel Leaves - Mandalay, Burma
Mesmerizing stacks of betel leaves at Mann Thida Market in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Woman at Market, Balancing Act - Mandalay, Burma
Taken at Mann Thida Market in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Thanaka Cheeks - Mandalay, Burma
Beautifully painted with thanaka (a natural Burmese makeup made from tree bark) in the shape of a leaf. Taken in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
People on Oxen Cart - Mandalay, Burma
Local transport outside of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Friendly Burmese Family - Mandalay, Burma
A family takes a liking to Audrey at a souvenir stand near Sandamani Paya in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Dried Shrimp and Cabbage, Mann Thida Market - Mandalay, Burma
Taken at Mann Thida Market in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Woman, Mann Thida Market - Mandalay, Burma
Taken at Mann Thida Market in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Girl and Her Dog - Mandalay, Burma
A young Burmese girl sits with her dog at the Mingun Bell. At 90 tons, this bell is the largest ringing bell in the world...Taken in the town of Mingun outside of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Hsinbyume Pagoda - Mingun, Burma
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
Gold Leaf Makers - Mandalay, Burma
When our trishaw driver suggested we stop by a gold leaf factory (between 77th and 78th Streets), we imagined a completely touristy place with a huge gift shop. We hesitated, but gave it a shot...Although the facility was touristy, the process of pounding gold into thin gold leaf was fascinating. With the help of huge hammers, men pound gold into thin strips on pieces of paper. These women then carefully peel the gold from the paper to make the gold leaf that's sold as offerings at Burmese Buddhist temples. Taken in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Sandamani Pagoda at Dusk - Mandalay, Burma
Taken in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Putting on Thanaka - Mandalay, Burma
Women paint a thanaka leaf on Audrey's face at a souvenir stand near Sandamani Pagoda in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Thanaka is a natural cosmetic yellow paste made from thanaka tree bark. Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Gold Leaf on the Forehead - Mandalay, Burma
Audrey gets her forehead adorned with a square of gold leaf...Taken at the gold leaf factory between 77th and 78th streets in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Big Burmese Smile - Mandalay, Burma
Taken at a street-side restaurant near the Teak Monastery in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Chapati Makers - Mandalay, Burma
The line of women roll out the dough while the men cook and flip the chapatis at the Chapati Stand on the corner of 82nd and 27th Streets in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Woman Trying Not to Laugh - Mandalay, Burma
A young Burmese woman tries hard not to laugh as we photograph her at a local street-side restaurant in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Drying Laundry - Mandalay, Burma
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
Mandalay Chapati Stand - Burma (Myanmar)
Known locally only as "The Chapati Stand" this place sets up on the sidewalk at the corner of 82nd and 27th Streets in Mandalay (Burma) every evening around 5 PM. ..The chapatis are made fresh and come to the table piping hot. Accompany them with some dal (lentil curry) and vegetable curry for just a few dollars. We returned almost every night. Highly recommended. Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Small Boat on Irrawaddy River - Mandalay, Burma
Taken on the way to Mingun outside of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Wooden Sculpture, Teak Monastery - Mandalay, Burma
A curious wooden sculpture at the Teak Monastery in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Girls Having Fun - Mandalay, Burma
Young women have some fun as we pull out the camera at a street-side restaurant in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Mandalay. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Ox Cart and Driver - Mingun, Burma
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