Sagaing is an ancient capital before Ava in 14^th century. It lies a few kilometres southwest of Mandalay,on the western bank of Ayerwaddy River. It has the largest number of pagodas and other religious buildings in Myanmar after Bagan. Kaungmudaw Pagoda is the landmark of the city with its doom shape architecture. Sagaing Hill is situated 10 km far from Kaungmudaw Pagoda and one can enjoy the panoramic view of its surroundings from the summit of the Sagaing Hill. On the way back to Mandalay, you can see the silversmith's workshops at the local village near Sagaing.