When it is finished, the water feature will be 56 metres long and shoot jets up to 20 metres high in the air. Computer synchronisation will allow the fountains to turn into seven difference shapes.
King Mindon moved into the Royal Palace in 1859. Marauding British colonial troops looted the palace and destroyed its library before turning it into Fort Dufferin. It was largely destroyed during WWII bomb attacks.
An ambitious project begun in 1989 has seen many of the palace buildings restored to their former glory. A spokesperson for Mandalay municipality said the landscaped gardens and new water feature would be the perfect complement for the palace’s wonderful structures.
In recent years, Myanmar has emerged from its isolation and is fast regaining its position as one of Southeast Asia’s preferred holiday destinations. Over 460,000 foreign tourists visited Mandalay last year which was an increase of 60,000 when compared to 2013.
Fountains heading for Mandalay city palace moat
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The municipal council in Mandalay has announced a new project that will see a huge water feature installed in the moat surrounding the city’s landmark royal palace. The first fountains are due to be switched on by the middle of next year.