Amarapura is a former capital of Myanmar, and now a township of Mandalay city. Amarapura is bounded by the Irrawaddy river in the west, Chanmyathazi Township in the north, and the ancient capital site of Ava (Inwa) in the south. It was the capital of Myanmar twice during the Konbaung period before finally being supplanted by Mandalay 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north in 1859. It is historically referred to as Taungmyo in relation to Mandalay. Amarapura today is part of Mandalay, as a result of urban sprawl. The township is known today for its traditional silk and cotton weaving, and bronze casting. It is a popular tourist day-trip destination from Mandalay.
Royal palace of king Bodawpaya at Amarapura, during the visit of the British Embassy of Michael Symes, in 1795
Monks Crossing U Bein Bridge at Sunset
U Bein Bridge across the Taungthaman Lake
Old City Gate
Mandalay is the second-largest city in Myanmar, after Yangon. Located on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, 631 km north of Yangon, the city has a population of 1,225,553.
Image: Mandalay The worship of Buddha
Image: Ku Tho Taw Pagoda & Sandar Muni Pagoda, Mandalay
Image: U Bein Bridge, Mandalay
Image: Zay Cho Time Tower
