The Ancient Capitals of Mandalay

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About this activity

This tour introduces to you the significant sights of the former ancient royal capitals Amarapura, Sagaing, and Innwa.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Pegu Travels

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Included: Full-day sightseeing tour
Included: Bottled water
Included: English-speaking guide
Included: Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Horse-cart ride in Innwa

Not included

Not included: Entrance or zone fees
Not included: Meals or drinks

Itinerary

Mahagandayon Monastery

30 min

Travel to the former royal capital Amarapura. Here you will visit the Mahagandayon monastery, where thousands of monks study. The monastery is known for its strict adherence to the Vinaya, the Buddhist monastic code. It takes 7 to 10 years to complete the school of Mahagandayon monastery.
U Bein Bridge

30 min

The next stop is the U-Bein bridge in Amarapura, one of the most popular photo spots for travelers in Myanmar. The 1.2-kilometre bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teak-wood bridge in the world.
Sagaing Hill

3 hours

Continue the tour to Sagaing, former capital of the Shan Kingdom during the 14th century. Sagaing is located opposite from Mandalay. To visit, you need to cross the Irrawaddy Bridge. Sagaing houses hundreds of beautiful stupas.
Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery

30 min

Innwa was founded in 1364 and had been the capital city for 400 years. The highlight of the destination includes the Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery. It was damaged by the earthquake in 1838 but was repaired in 1873 by Queen Sin Phyu Ma Shin. This monastery is one of the finest brick building decorated with floral ornaments.
Bagaya Monastery

30 min

The teak-wood monastery Bagaya Kyaung is a Buddhist monastery built on the southwest of Inwa Palace. This magnificent monastery is also known as Maha Waiyan Bontha Bagaya Monastery and gives an impressive example of the ancient arts of Myanmar. Today, it provides housing and schooling for children.