Location of Mandalay

Western Burma and India—Mandalay–Sagaing–Monywa–Kalewa–Tamu Road (AH1)

Lower Burma–Yangon–Naypyidaw–Mandalay Road (AH1)

Most stretches of these highways are one-lane roads in poor condition.

A busy street junction

Buses and cars

As the government allows only a few thousands of vehicles to be imported each year, motor transportation in Burma is highly expensive for most of its citizens. Most people rely on bicycles, motorcycles and/or private and public buses to get around. The most popular car in Mandalay is the 1982/83 Nissan Sunny pickup truck. Because of its utility as a private bus or taxi, the