The Everyday Ruins Of Mandalay

Mandalay is a dusty town of modern buildings with a sprinkling of heritage temples and similar buildings. In-between are forgotten heritage places, sites or walls that haven't been given any restorative love. Will they ever? Who knows.

Scooting by an old wall.

Wall corner decoration. Woods by a pagoda.

Old stupa.

Another stupa, now in a cow pasture.

Summiting To Sutaungpyei Pagoda On Mandalay Hill

The reward for the long hike up Mandalay Hill is the nice view from Sutaungpyei Pagoda. And prayers, devotional activities, if that's your thing. A lovely ending point for all.

Made it!

The beautiful wrap around hilltop veranda and a cluster of gold stupas. Blingy.

More bling inside at an altar.

A look at the main stupa and a water offering area.

Sunsetting over Mandalay Hill.