Overview
Being the last Royal Capital of Myanmar Kingdom, a visit to Mandalay will give you the knowledge of culture, history and the religion of the Myanmar people. It is also worthwhile to visit U Bein Bridge (the worldâs longest teak bridge) and the Kuthodaw Pagoda (where the worldâs largest book) exit. HIGHLIGHTS ⢠Take a stroll and have a nice photo stop at U Bein Bridge, the worldâs longest teak bridge nearly 200-years-old ⢠Visit Mahagandayon Monastery, where you will learn about the daily life of Buddhist monks ⢠Learn about the generosity of the Myanmar people at Mahamuni Pagoda ⢠Explore the various workshops and learn about the best fine wood carvings at Shwe Inn Bin and Golden Palace Monastery ⢠See Kuthodaw Pagoda, where the worldâs largest book exists ⢠Enjoy a sunset from Mandalay Hill ⢠Complete a visit to Shwe Kyin Monastery to watch the evening prayers of the monks
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Lunch at local restaurant,
- Private sightseeing with an English speaking guide & air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up and drop off from/to your Hotel in Mandalay
- Snow towel & 1 Bottle of purified drinking water
What's Not Included
- Hotel accommodation, Zone fee in Mandalay (MMK 10,000)
- Services not mentioned in our itinerary
- Air Tickets to/from Mandalay,
- Tips for your guide and driver (USD 8 for guide and USD 3 for driver)
- Camera Fee (MMK 1,000), Travel insurance (MMK 10,000)
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
08:00 A.M. Pick up from your hotel in Mandalay and drive to Amarapura, 15 km from Mandalay. Visit to 200-year-old U Bein Teak Bridge, built in 1782 at the time when Amarapura was Royal capital. Visit a traditional hand-woven silk workshop.
Stop 2
At 09:30 A.M. visit Maha-Gandayon Monastery, a famous Buddhist monastery, where more than a thousand monks live and study and to watch the monks for their alms round at 10:00 A.M. Lunch will be served at one of Local Myanmar Restaurants.
Stop 3
After lunch, visit one of the most revered religious monuments in the Mahamuni Pagoda. Since Mandalay is also a major crafts center, you can also visit a Kalaga tapestries craftsmenâs shop.
Stop 4
Visit Shwe In Bin Monastery. Visit the Golden Palace Monastery (Shwe Nandaw / Shwe Kyaung), a superb example of a traditional wooden building and Kuthodaw Pagoda the worldâs largest book made of marble.
Stop 5
Visit a superb example of a traditional wooden building and Kuthodaw Pagoda the worldâs largest book made of marble.
Stop 6
Drive to Mandalay Hill to enjoy the panoramic beauty of Mandalay at sunset. Time permit, you can pay a visit is also made to the Shwe Kyin Monastery to watch the evening prayers of the monks. Return to your hotel.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adultâs lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As you will be visiting religious sites, please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, and remember to take off your shoes and socks when entering pagoda areas.
- This tour is not available during the Water Festival period between 12 to 18 Apr. During this time, everything in town is closed: restaurants, shops, markets, Museum, etc. Driving through Yangon is extremely difficult if not impossible because people celebrate the famous water-festival. You cannot avoid of getting very wet because everyone throws water at everybody. People drive through the city in open cars and there are stages along the street where people throw water. Everybody going up will get very wet.