Mandalay Hotels and Travel Guide

Founded in 1859, Mandalay was the last royal capital of the Burmese monarchy, before the British conquered Burma. King Mindon decided to build a capital centred on the Royal Palace in 1857, under a Buddhist prophecy. Several public works projects took place afterward, including the completion of many pagodas. The Royal Palace was heavily bombarded during World War II, and was used to store artillery and weapons by the British.

Mandalay is ethnically diverse, with the Bamar (Burmans) forming a slight majority. In recent years, there has been a major influx of Chinese from Mainland China, and the Chinese (both recent migrants and colonial-era immigrants) form 30 to 40% of the population. Their influence is seen in the China-style glass buildings throughout the city. Other prevalent ethnic groups include the Shan, who are ethnically and linguistically related to the Thais and Laotians, and the Karen (Kayin).

Mandalay has a semi-tropical climate. Winter (which is dry and cold) lasts from November to February, and summer lasts from March to May. Because Mandalay is in the central dry zone, it receives far less rain than the more tropical south. see more

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