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Mandalay Outskirts

The expanding urban landscape and industrial zones south of the city shortly after takeoff.

Central Dry Zone

The unique patchwork of peanut and sesame farms characteristic of the Myanmar heartland.

Mount Popa

On clear days, the distant silhouette of this sacred volcanic plug is visible to the south.

Bagan Temple Plain

The stunning reveal of thousands of ancient red-brick stupas as the plane descends into the valley.

Sagaing Hills

Dozens of white and gold pagodas perched atop the green hills overlooking the river.

Irrawaddy River

Continuous views of the wide, winding river that serves as the nation's primary waterway.

Yadanabon Bridge

The massive steel structure connecting Mandalay and Sagaing over the river.

River Traffic

Traditional wooden boats and large bamboo rafts carrying timber downstream.

Tantkyi Taung Pagoda

The lone pagoda sitting atop the ridge on the west bank of the river just before reaching Bagan.