View from Mandalay Hill 3

Mandalay Day 1

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February 25th 2016
We arrived about six in the morning to another chaotic scene but on a smaller scale given the hour and size of the city. We easily found a taxi and off to the Hotel A1 (www.hotela1mandalay.com). through the awakening streets. A warm reception by smiling staff. Even if check-in time wasn't until the afternoon, we were shown to our room. Unfortunately, it ov ... read more

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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