Around Town ...

Mogok lies in the Shan State approximately one hundred and twenty five miles north east of Mandalay.
Gem Mining in Mogok ...

There are reported to be over 1000 gem mining operations in Mogok, some legal and some illegal.
Gem Markets in Mogok ...

Dotted around Mogok and Kyatpyin are several open-air markets where gems are openly traded.
People of Mogok ...

Mogok is populated by a diverse collection of ethnic groups, many of whom migrated to Mogok during the British colonial times.
Temples of Mogok ...

There is a feast of Buddhist temples in Mogok, some with stunning views over the Mogok Valley.
On The Road to Mandalay ...

Mandalay has a charm missed by some but admired by those who take the time to visit some of the historic parts of the city.
The Marble Village of Sagyin ...

Thirty-two miles north of Mandalay on the road to Mogok, if you turn off the highway, you come across the village of Sagyin.