Shwenandaw Monastery or Golden Palace Monastery is a historical monastery located near Mandalay Hill. It was built by King Mindon in the 19th century. It is known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths; which adorn its walls and roofs. The monastery is built in the traditional Burmese architectural style. King Mindon Min died on this building. King Thibaw Min; son of King Mindon moved this building from the palace to its current location. Shwenandaw Monastery is the single remaining major structure of the original wooden Royal Palace destroyed during World War II by allied bombing. Mandalay city. Mandalay division. Burma. Republic of the Union of Myanmar.