Zhou Sen said: "I have been to many places abroad for interviews, and when I come here, I feel different!"

Thayer nodded, "Yes, Dean Zhang often tells me that young people must go abroad to see more, the world is so big, I want to go and see, this is a very popular sentence in your China on the Internet, I also think it makes sense, if you have the opportunity, you should go and see more, what is the world like!"

"There are more places to go alone, and with vision, you Chinese have an old saying, 'Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles', see more and more, in order to have experience, experience, and talk, in order to have cultural heritage." ”

"Well, yes, I also agree with this, Dean Zhang and Head Xia often tell me, and also encourage young members to go abroad to have a look, understand the world, and see the scenery of different places, which are different. ”

Mandalay Mountain is located in the north of Mandalay City, formerly known as Rakshasa Mountain, is a famous Buddhist resort in Myanmar, 236 meters above sea level, from the mountain, the whole city of Mandalay and the Irrawaddy River scenery can be seen.

"The name Mandalay also comes from the highest hill in the city, Mandalay Mountain, and there is a beautiful legend about the origin of this mountain. ”

It is said that when Shakyamuni was preaching Buddhism, he passed by this mountain, pointed to the vast land below the mountain, and predicted that in 2,400 years, a prosperous city would appear here. ”

Mandalay lived up to expectations, and under the leadership of King Minton, 30 years of glory have become an immortal page in history.

"Speaking of this king, there is still credit, like other countries around it, the history of Myanmar is also complicated, there have also been struggles, in the face of the threat of British aggression, after Min Dong ascended the throne, he did not massacre the royal family like other kings, he did not put Bagan to death, but let Bagan live a secluded life. ”

This is where he is more merciful to his brother Bagan, unlike what we see in the palace fighting drama, the bloody and cruel palace fighting, history always has similarities. ”

"For other histories, I suggest you read history textbooks, I really don't want to tell that period of history full of strife and intricacies, but fortunately, everything has passed, and the rivers and mountains left behind have gone through brutal wars and become what they are now, and they have returned to the tranquility of the past. ”

"Yes, looking at these ancient historical capitals, they all remind people of these histories, although history is far away, but it still brings us a lot of valuable experience, and we can also learn some lessons. ”

Passengers can take a small charter bus with a capacity of up to 32 people to climb the Mandalay mountainside, and then take the escalator to the top of the mountain, saving the previous need to climb more than 1,700 steps step by step.

"Coming here will make me think of India, which is also not very convenient, and India also has such a small chartered car!"

"Well, I've seen trains in India, and they're really crowded, and they don't have doors, and they look dangerous when they start!" Mr. Zhou said.

"Yes, there are a lot of Indians, more than the population of Myanmar, and their transportation there is even more difficult. ”

"Yes, I'll take you up the mountain, take a small chartered car, although it's a little crowded, the seat is definitely not as comfortable as a luxury car, let's just endure it, overcome the difficulties, I take you up the mountain, to see the scenery, the feeling of climbing high and overlooking is very different, then you can see the whole picture. ”

"Okay!" Zhou Sen agreed, let everyone take a small chartered car, bumpy all the way, Zhou Sen's feeling is to take this kind of small chartered car, it is really not comfortable, the seat design is uncomfortable, a little hard, after a long time, I feel a little pain in my waist.

Overlooking the panoramic view of Mandalay, the Kutdor Stupa, the majestic imperial city, the moat and the mighty Irrawaddy River, you can all see it at your feet.

When we arrived at the top of the mountain, everyone got out of the car, stood on the top of the mountain, and looked at it, and the feeling was different!

To show respect for Lord Buddha and various deities, visitors must take off their shoes and socks to climb Mandalay Hill, and elevators have been installed for the convenience of tourists and worshippers.

Visitors can take the elevator to the top of the mountain, and if time and stamina allow, the best way to experience Mandalay Hill is to climb slowly to see the temples along the way.

"The elevator is installed, or it is convenient for tourists, because most of the tourists are not very good in physical strength, and some are retired uncles and aunts, who come to travel and want them to climb the mountain, it is not easy. ”

"With the chartered car and elevator, older tourists can also go up the mountain to see the scenery, tourism is still very important to the city, the more tourists, the more tourism income. ”

Standing on the top of the hill overlooking the whole of Mandalay City, you don't see the high-rise buildings that are common in the city, but you can see the tall and low buildings that blend in with the dense woods and the Irrawaddy River, the mother river of Myanmar.

Although the Mandalay Hill is not high, it sits on the banks of the city, and the famous Ayeyarwady River, the mother river of Myanmar, flows from the sky, zigzags around the Mandalay Mountain, flows towards the fertile plains, and climbs the slopes from the foot of the mountain, with 1,700 steps and eight temples along the way.

"It's so touching to watch some devout believers, bow down step by step, go up!"

Zhou Sen smiled, "I won't bow down like this, I'm actually an atheist, I believe that there are no gods in this world, immortals are legends, no one has ever seen them, but they comfort people spiritually, they still have to rely on themselves to fight, if you want to change your own destiny, you have to rely on your own efforts!"

Thayer nodded, "Yes, everyone's beliefs are different, and the concept of young people in Myanmar has also changed, and there are still many old people who believe in Buddhism!"

In the early morning, the sun rises behind Mandalay Mountain, and the spire at the top of the mountain and the corridor of the tower that stretches down are like a paper-cut shape. Up to the top of the hill is a Hindu temple, surrounded by square pillars, the pillars are inlaid with glass into prismatic patterns, the pillars are connected by bucket arches, the cloisters run through, dazzling in the morning sun, crystal clear, many local Burmese people worship sincerely in front of the shape of the Hindu god cobra, and from time to time put the folded Burmese coins on the snake's head.

A visit to Mandalay usually begins at Mandalay Hill, which is known for its panoramic view of the city and river at sunset, and the climb is difficult. There are steps on the slope of Mandalay Hill, there is a temple every other section, and halfway up the mountain, you will see a large temple, and on the side of the road stands a gilded statue of Shiyia Pagoda Buddha, with his hand stretched out to point to the location of the Grand Palace, which is very unique, it was erected before the construction of King Minden's golden city, symbolizing the prophecy of the Buddha.

Zhou Sen came here to see, there are still a lot of feelings, the Buddha statues in each place are different, the Buddha statues in Myanmar are different from the Buddha statues in Laos, there is still a little difference, the more places he has been, Zhou Sen can also see some differences, everyone takes pictures here, and freezes the scene here in front of the camera.