Amarapura, located about 11 km from the south of Mandalay, was an ancient capital of Konbaung dynasty. U Bein Bridge, the world longest teak bridge 1209 m long, built by U Bein last 200 years ago, can be seen on the Taungthaman Lake. Mahargandayaune monastery, sheltering more than 1000 monks, is a worth visiting place in Amarapura. The most interesting part of this monastery is how the more than 1000 monks content in peace and silent even while they are taking daily meals. The monks file past in silence in front of the donors, taking the lid of their lacquer bowl to receive a large dollop of rice. The monks file into the dinning hall where they sit cross-legged; the curries and vegetables have been placed on the table. When the meal is finished each monk leaves the table taking his bowl with him without making any sound. Anything that remains will be his breakfast the following morning or for the ones in need.