Mandalay to Hsipaw 2006-12-20 07-52-17

Mandalay to Hsipaw

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December 24th 2006
On Dec 20, 2006, we arranged for a trishaw to take us to the train station, in the wee hours of the morning. We boarded the train at the Mandalay to Hispaw, riding first class. This means there are padded, but non-reclinable seats. The train reminded me of the one I rode in Hong Kong when I was a young child, very noisy and slow. The train ride took 11 hours, to cover 200 KM. Hsipaw is north ea ... read more

Asia » Burma

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Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth wa... ... read more