Mandalay: Full Day Mandalay Culture Tour

10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Shwe In Bin Monastery Mandalay — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Mahamuni Pagoda Mandalay — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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 world’s longest teak bridge) and the Kuthodaw Pagoda (where the world’s largest book) exit.

HIGHLIGHTS

Take a stroll and have a nice photo stop at U Bein Bridge, the world’s 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 world’s largest book exists
Enjoy a sunset from Mandalay Hill
Complete a visit to Shwe Kyin Monastery to watch the evening prayers of the monks

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Real Treasure Travels Tours

Ages: Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch at local restaurant,
Included: Private sightseeing with an English speaking guide & air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pick-up and drop off from/to your Hotel in Mandalay
Included: Snow towel & 1 Bottle of purified drinking water

Not included

Not included: Hotel accommodation, Zone fee in Mandalay (MMK 10,000)
Not included: Services not mentioned in our itinerary
Not included: Air Tickets to/from Mandalay,
Not included: Tips for your guide and driver (USD 8 for guide and USD 3 for driver)
Not included: Camera Fee (MMK 1,000), Travel insurance (MMK 10,000)

Itinerary

U Bein Bridge

20 min

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.
Mahagandayon Monastery

45 min

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.
Mahamuni Pagoda

30 min Admission not included

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 craftsmen’s shop.
Shwe In Bin Kyaung

30 min Admission not included

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 world’s largest book made of marble.
Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book

15 min

Visit a superb example of a traditional wooden building and Kuthodaw Pagoda the world’s largest book made of marble.
Mandalay Hill

30 min Admission not included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pick-up from your hotel in Mandalay City area. Please advise your hotel's name.

Drop-off at your hotel in Mandalay City area.

Using your ticket

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s 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.