The first major stop on the hill is at the hermit U Khanti’s temple, about half-way through the climb where three of Buddha\u2019s bones are kept.\u00a0 Further up the hill is an unconventional image of Buddha standing and pointing with his right hand.\u00a0 He is pointing to where the royal palace will be constructed, a prophecy in which Buddha proclaimed a learning center will be built 2,400 years after his death.\u00a0 In 1857, King Mindon moved the royal capital to Mandalay and established a Buddhist teachings center, fulfilling the prophecy.<\/p>\n
Another interesting stop before reaching the summit of the hill is at a statue of the ogress Sanda Muhki.\u00a0 The image depicts her offering Buddha her own breasts as merit.\u00a0 As reward for her extreme act, Buddha prophesized that Sanda Muhki would be reborn as a great king who would build a great city at a foot of a hill.\u00a0 Sounds familiar?\u00a0 Yes, she was reborn as King Mindon.<\/p>\n
The view from the summit of the hill is spectacular.\u00a0 From the terrace of Sutaungpyei Pagoda, you can see the fortress surrounding the royal palace and the Irrawaddy River towards the west.\u00a0 In view are also various temples and structures, including Kuthodaw Pagoda and its 729 satellite pagodas.\u00a0 Each of these stupas contain a page of the world\u2019s largest book, a Pali inscription of the entire Buddhist Canon.<\/p>\n
A trip to Myanmar is an exclusive experience.\u00a0 The country is still relatively untouched by tourism and a trip to the country offers you a chance to experience one of the region\u2019s most charming and interesting countries.\u00a0 Exotissimo\u2019s Myanmar Special<\/a> tour is designed for first time visitors to the country, with stops to the Burma\u2019s most important cities and sites, including Mandalay Hill.\u00a0 If you would like to extend your stay in Mandalay, we would like to recommend our Cycle Mandalay: Half Day Biking \u2013 Mandalay<\/a> tour.\u00a0 You will see a different side of the city, sharing the road with oxcarts, local cyclists and school kids and visiting small villages and temples, with plenty of opportunities to stop for photos or chat with the locals.\u00a0 See our suggested Myanmar tours<\/a> page for other memorable trips into this fascinating country or contact us<\/a> if you have any questions or would like to tweak any of our tours.<\/p>\n Overlooking Myanmar\u2019s second largest city is Mandalay Hill, an important pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists.\u00a0 The 240 meter high hill is located in the northeast side of town and is known for its abundance of temples and pagodas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"close","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[249,261],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1285","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-myanmar","category-see-do"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"myr-mandalay-hill-and-moat\"](\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/myr-mandalay-hill-and-moat.jpg\" "\\"myr-mandalay-hill-and-moat\\"")
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