Mandalay – The best destination for your Myanmar Tours

Mandalay is the second largest city in Myanmar. This is the capital of Burma’s last dynasty. Mandalay is located in the heart of the dry Myanmar region. It is the economic center of Upper Burma and is considered the center of Burmese culture. And Mandalay is one of the destinations of Myanmar Tours

Enjoy the street food of Mandalay

The interesting thing about wandering around on a bike is that you can stop wherever you like. And the constant stop to enjoy the delicious street food in Mandalay. One of the best things about Myanmar’s cuisine is that after enjoying the food, you will enjoy a free tea pot. Mandalay’s mouth-watering dishes that will make you unforgettable during your trip.

Discover Amarapura and U Bein Bridge

Amarapura used to be the capital of Myanmar for a time. Today, the ancient capital is best known for its silk products, and two famous places – Maha Gandhayon Kyaung Monastery and U Bein – the longest teak bridge in the world.

If you want to see the sunset on theU Bein bridge, you should come here in the afternoon. Back in Amarapura, you can visit Maha Gandhayon Kyaung Monastery. At about 10 am every day, many young monks from Maha Gandhayon Kyaung monastery stand in line to beg for alms. This activity was seen in Luang Prabang, Laos. However, each place gives me different emotions.

Enjoy the scenery from Sagaing Hill

Sagaing is the outer part of Mandalay, where you have to cross the Ayeyarwady River. Sagaing is especially famous for its hill called Sagaing Hill. It is one of the main Buddhist centers in Myanmar, which has over 600 monasteries and towers, and 6,000 monks and nuns.

On the way to the top of the hill, you have to overcome many small stupas and also take quite some time. However, when up to there you will take a great view down below.

Take a boat trip to visit Inwa

Inwa, along with Amarapura and Sagaing are the three oldest cities in Myanmar. You have to sail from the banks of the Ayeyarwady River to get there. The road from the river to go in is quite difficult, so most tourists travel by carriage. Just like most other ancient cities of Myanmar, you will be attracted by the majestic temples, with unique architecture and beautiful scenery here.

Visiting Mingun ancient village

Mingun is about 11km from Mandalay, you can get there by road but most of people travel by boat. There only one trip from Ferries to Mingun every day. It will depart at 8h30 and return at 13h for a fare of 4,500 kyat / person (about 2 USD). If you want more freedom on time, you can rent a private ferry for about 30 USD.

Most visitors to Mandalay do not miss this impressive tourist destination, as it houses many of Myanmar’s most important historical monuments. And the most special thing is the Mingun Pahtodawgyi Ruins Built of red brick. When completed, it would be the largest brick Buddhist architecture in the world with a planned height of 150m. It was started between 1790 and 1797 under King Bodawpaya. However, due to the economic weakness, this great work was halted and was left unfinished after the king’s death in 1813.