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🇲🇲 Myanmar → Mandalay

📍 Mandalay Mandalay Hill ⛰️ After visiting the jade market, I decided to hike up Mandalay Hill. I expected a panoramic city view, but it turned out to be more of a Buddhist pilgrimage site—each level had a shrine with Buddha statues, and some locals even lived there. Entry Fee? Supposedly yes, but I arrived after 4 PM when it was empty, so no one charged me. Barefoot Climb: In Myanmar, you must remove shoes before entering temples. I wore hiking shoes but ended up climbing barefoot—my feet were done. Gave Up Near the Top: After 30+ mins of stairs, I got bored and turned back. Safety & Nightlife Before coming, I hesitated—civil war clashes were reported near Mandalay. But friends who recently visited reassured me, so I took the chance. Eerily Quiet at Night: By 8 PM, streets were dark and empty . Felt tense, so I stayed in after a quick supermarket run. Daytime = Normal Life: Surprisingly calm during the day—markets open, people working. But curfews + blackouts kill nightlife. "Recruitment" Rumors: Locals warned that young men out at night might get forced into military service. Final Thoughts Mandalay’s jade trade + temples are worth visiting, but war shadows linger. Travel smart—daytime exploring only. #Myanmar #Mandalay #TravelSafety #BuddhistPilgrimage #JadeMarket #SoloTravel #NoNightlife #CivilWarImpact

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🇲🇲 Myanmar → Mandalay

📍 Mandalay Mandalay Hill ⛰️ After visiting the jade market, I decided to hike up Mandalay Hill. I expected a panoramic city view, but it turned out to be more of a Buddhist pilgrimage site—each level had a shrine with Buddha statues, and some locals even lived there. Entry Fee? Supposedly yes, but I arrived after 4 PM when it was empty, so no one charged me. Barefoot Climb: In Myanmar, you must remove shoes before entering temples. I wore hiking shoes but ended up climbing barefoot—my feet were done. Gave Up Near the Top: After 30+ mins of stairs, I got bored and turned back. Safety & Nightlife Before coming, I hesitated—civil war clashes were reported near Mandalay. But friends who recently visited reassured me, so I took the chance. Eerily Quiet at Night: By 8 PM, streets were dark and empty . Felt tense, so I stayed in after a quick supermarket run. Daytime = Normal Life: Surprisingly calm during the day—markets open, people working. But curfews + blackouts kill nightlife. "Recruitment" Rumors: Locals warned that young men out at night might get forced into military service. Final Thoughts Mandalay’s jade trade + temples are worth visiting, but war shadows linger. Travel smart—daytime exploring only. #Myanmar #Mandalay #TravelSafety #BuddhistPilgrimage #JadeMarket #SoloTravel #NoNightlife #CivilWarImpact

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