Your Vietnam & Indochina DMC
Tour Overview
Uncover the ancient beauty and unique culture of Myanmar with Asia Links Travel. Our Mandalay tour will take you to famous places such as Mahamuni Pagoda - home to the sacred golden Buddha image, the legendary U-Bein wooden bridge, and Mahagandayon Monastery with thousands of young monks.
You will have the opportunity to learn about traditional crafts, admire the unique architecture of ancient pagodas, and enjoy the beautiful sunset from the top of Mandalay Hill. This is a Myanmar tour not to be missed to explore the country and its people.
Tour Highlights
- Admire the Buddha image that is covered by golf leaves
- Contemplate the fascinating view in the ancient U-Bein bridge
- Visit the Mahagandayon Monastery - a place for over a thousand young monks and a center of religious practices
- Attend a traditional craft & learn to produce gold leaf, intricate wood carvings, tapestries, and marionettes
Itinerary
Start your Mandalay City Tour Full-day tour this morning with a convenient pick-up from your hotel, accompanied by our experienced driver and guide.
Our first stop is the Mahamuni Pagoda, housing a cherished Buddha covered with gold leaves, but only men can take on this responsibility.
Next to the pagoda is the bustling marble street, where families skillfully carve marble and produce bronze sculptures.
After that, we head to Amarapura, where the legendary U-Bein Bridge stands tall, it was crafted in 1782 during the reign of Amarapura's Royal Capital.
This bridge spans 1.2 kilometers across Taungthaman Lake and boasts breathtaking views, particularly during sunrise and sunset, it attracts many visitors for admiration.
Your short trip continues to the Mahagandayon Monastery - a place for over a thousand young monks and a center of religious practices.
You have the chance to observe the monks line up for lunch. It will be a unique and memorable experience when traveling in Myanmar!
We can stop at some workshops about traditional crafts, encompassing gold leaf production, intricate wood carvings, tapestries, and marionettes. Mandalay is famous for this, so you can get into the regional craft.
During the culture & history tour, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as "The World's Biggest Book."
This fascinating pagoda includes 729 marble with Buddhist teachings or guiding souls to the next life. Nearby is the Shwenandaw Monastery - the only relic of the 19th-century Royal Palace.
It was also known as the Golden Monastery because of its whole gold plating, the highlight of this monastery is the elaborate wood carvings.
If time allows, we recommend a drive to Mandalay Hill to witness the awe-inspiring sunset before returning to your hotel. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
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Trip Notes
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