Why is Mandalay also called Wa City? What is the origin of the name Wa City?

Awa, the famous ancient capital in Myanmar's history, is located on the outskirts of Mandalay, so overseas Chinese in Myanmar call it "Wa City".

During World War II in Mandalay, most of the buildings were destroyed, leaving only the ancient imperial city and towers. The industry includes textile, wood processing, shipbuilding and food sectors, as well as brewing, wood carving, jade carving, gold and silver jewelry and other factories. Along the Irrawaddy River you can trace up to Myitkyina and reach Yangon in the south. The railways and highways from Yangon to Myitkyina all pass here, and there is also Ganmyotaqi Airport in the suburbs.

It is the material distribution center in central Myanmar and the largest transportation center in the mainland. The cultural center of central Myanmar has schools such as the Academy of Arts, the University of Science, and the Medical School. The local Burmese medicine and Burmese medicine are famous throughout the country.

Mandalay Hill in the northeast of the city is 260 meters above sea level. There are many temples, pagodas and monuments on it. There are winding corridors from the foothills to the top of the mountain. The temples on the top of the mountain are exquisitely built, and there are many white pagodas at the foot of the mountain. It is One of the Buddhist holy sites in Myanmar, it is also a tourist attraction.

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The industries in Mandalay City include tea packaging, silk textiles, wine making, jade carving, copper casting and gold foil craftsmanship, etc., as well as shipbuilding, food, wood carving, and gold foil. Silver jewelry, etc. It is the material distribution center in central Myanmar and the largest transportation center in the mainland.

The waterway can be traced along the Irrawaddy River to Myitkyina and to Yangon in the south. There is a railway to Yangon in the south and Myitkyina and Lashio in the north. Many roads intersect here. There is also Ganmyatqi Airport in the suburbs. .

There are ruins such as Dufferin Castle, the Forbidden City, temples, monasteries and the ancient British government buildings in the city. Mandalay Mountain in the suburbs is 260 meters above sea level. The temples on the top of the mountain are exquisitely built, and the white pagodas are lined with squares at the foot of the mountain.

It is one of the Buddhist holy sites in Myanmar and also a tourist attraction. A cultural and educational center, the city has liberal arts colleges, normal colleges, technical secondary schools, art, music and drama schools, as well as museums and modern hospitals. The local Burmese medicine and medicine are famous throughout the country.

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