2024 Mandalay Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

MANDALAY Palace moat view 🏰🥰🌼

#timetotravel MANDALAY palace Moat and Wall The whole palace complex was destroyed by fire during the Second World War. The palace walls, the four gates and the moat still stand today as evidence of the majestic palace city. The walkway around the moat has been significantly improved in recent years (work on the northern stretch was still ongoing during our visit). It's now a popular place for a nighttime stroll, especially for families, young couples and people – men mostly – working out on the exercise equipment.

Exploring at Maharmuni pagoda

Getting There - 10mins drive from Mandalay city center Attractions - Pagoda, park, museum Entry fee - 5000 Myanmar kyats or 3usd per person Mahamyatmuni pagoda is one of the most famous pagoda not only in Mandalay but also in Myanmar. Painting, photo museums are located within the compound of pagoda. Many present stalls are alining each side of paths toward pagoda. #mandalay #mahamunitemple #myanmar

Exploring in Mandalay

Mandalay palace, the last kingdom of Myanmar. The palace is surrounded by a moat. The king, queen, princess and their servants’s rooms can be visited within the compound. #mandalaypalace #myanmar #mandalay

Baddish University in Sagaing state

Touring to Buddish university which is located in Sagaing State. It’s a quiet place and noise cannot be allowed. You can also learning the Buddish strategies of walking, eating, meditation at that temple. #myanmar #sagaing #temple

Huge Standing Pagoda

Bawditathaung pagoda is located in Monywar, capital city of Sagaing State, Myanmar. We can climb inside the pagoda on foot or with a lift. Inside the body of Buddha status, there are many paintings showing the history of Buddha. it’s worth for visiting. #myanmar #monywar

Baddish temple

must on go list if you’re traveling to middle part of Myanmar. Can be reach out about 4 hours drive from Mandalay. This is located in Monwya city, nearest devision Sagaing next to Mandalay. #myanmar #pagoda #monwya

White Pogoda with the world’s largest book

This is a Kuthodaw Pagoda which located in Mandalay city, Mandalay. it’s famous for it’s the world’s largest book inside of each temple. #kuthodawpagoda #myanmar #mandalay

Mahamyatmuni Pagoda Night Tour

Here is a Mahamyatmuni Pagoda, located at city center of Mandalay. It’s beauty has been fabulous not only in daylight, but also in night time. #mahamunitemple #mandalay #myanmar

Mandalay Hill

One of a popular sightseeing sport in Mandalay. A sunset view is worth to spend a time. climbing on foot is better than climbing by a car to the top. You can enjoy every stage of view while you’re climbing up on foot. #mandalyhill #myanmar

Lotus lake near Mandalay

A lake doesn’t far from a Mandalay City. It would take about 2hrs drive from a city center. March to June is a season if you would like to enjoy blooming of lotus completely full of the lake. #mandalay #lotuslake #boattour

Beautiful Mandalay 😊

Full of culture in Myanmar. Many charming attractions around city. Very easy transportation by Grab. Nice food good price.

Beautiful Sunset at U Bein Bridge

U Bein Bridge has become one of Myanmar’s iconic landmarks, the bridge was constructed in the 1850s by a mayor, built out of 1, 086 posts, total length 1,200 meters acrosses the Lake Taunghthaman in Amarapura, and is believed to be the oldest & longest teakwood bridge in the world, the surface planks are from the old royal palace of Inwa. I went there on January, because the weather is more cooler. The best time to see the most beauty of U Bein Bridge is in the sunset time, the slanting rays of the setting sun gave a warm orange tinge to the sky, gorgeous & peaceful, certainly becomes the most hunted photographed site for tourists and even locals.😉😎 #tripblazers#MyTripVlog#passionpassport#nationalpark

Mandalay Myanmar

Beautiful emotional view in Mandalay, Myanmar ❤️❤️❤️Mandalay Palace in Myanmar is really amazing ❤️❤️❤️ Lovely to explore around the palace and culture ❤️❤️❤️ Many ancient statue and places are all over the town. ❤️❤️❤️ It was the wonderful moment ❤️❤️❤️

Mandalay Myanmar

Beautiful emotional view in Mandalay, Myanmar ❤️❤️❤️Mandalay Palace in Myanmar is really amazing ❤️❤️❤️ Lovely to explore around the palace and culture ❤️❤️❤️ Many ancient statue and places are all over the town. ❤️❤️❤️ It was the wonderful moment ❤️❤️❤️

Exploring Sagaing

Sagaing region is a must visit place specially if you are in Mandalay, it is totally recommended to spend a day at least visiting its spectacular pagodas, temples and some hidden gems! . . . #passionpassport #mandalay #sagaing #myanmar #tripaway #tripmoments #summervacation

Massive Pagoda in Mingun

📍Mingun Pahtodawgyi or Mingun Pagoda The Pahtodawgyi Pagoda is located in Mingun, a tiny town not far away from Mandalay. This massive Pagoda is incredible but unfortunately it’s unfinished. It was meant to be the biggest Pagoda in Myanmar. Despite of this, it’s totally recommended to visit the ruins. . . . #passionpassport #myanmar #mandalay #culturalattractions #pagoda #historicculture #historicallandmarks #exploring #tripaway

The world’s longest teak bridge

U Bein Bridge is a must see attraction in Mandalay. It is one of the best places to contemplate the sunrise and sunset. Apart from being a tourist attraction, this bridge is also a road for locals. . . . #passionpassport #mandalay #myanmar #bridge #culturalattractions #historicculture #historicallandmarks #exploresgtogether #tripaway

Best place for SUNSETS 🌅

Mandalay Hill is a must see in the city specially during the sunrise or sunset. The spot gives you an amazing panoramic view of Mandalay city. The hill has Buddhist temples and pagodas with beautiful golden details. . . . #passionpassport #myanmar #mandalay #temple #sunset #culturalattractions #historicculture #couplestrip

Kuthodaw Pagoda 🤍

Kuthodaw Pagoda contains the world’s largest book. This amazing place is located in Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma). It is a must visit in your trip! Remember to wear long clothes when visiting the pagoda. -Admission fee: 5$ . . . #passionpassport #myanmar #mandalay #pagoda #couplestrip #tripaway #travel Inspiration

Stunning religious site to visit!

📍Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery This place is a huge ancient Monastery located close to Mandalay, specifically in Inwa. It is a must visit spot to explore if you are around the area. It is worth visiting! . . . #passionpassport #myanmar #summervacation #couplestrip #tripaway #trip #exploresgtogether

White Pagoda 🕊

The Hsinbyume Pagoda was one of the most beautiful pagodas of our trip to Mandalay. It is difficult to have a favorite pagoda in the Burmese country since it has infinite of them and they all have got something special...🇲🇲 #passionpassport #pagoda #tripaway #myanmar #couplestrip #summervacation

mandalay

Getting There - with car approximately 15 minutes from town Attractions - Mandalay hill side resort Hotels - they also rent villa but still under construction. people already living there. Food & Restaurants - not much. but u can easily get to nearby food shops in Pathein Gyi Shopping -

Hsinphyume Pagoda

This looks AMAZINGGGG. Photos cannot give justice how beautiful this place is. This is my favorite pagoda in Myanmar. Look vibrant and wear a colorful dress that will match the background. Very entrance fee and there’s a lot of locals who can take your photo. just give them a tip or buy flowers or anything. they are very hospitable.

THE OLDEST & LONGEST TEAKWOOD BRIDGE

A day in Mandalay to cap off my trip in Burma. 🇲🇲 📍 U-Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2-kilometre bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. This spot remains one of the most beautiful sunsets I gazed on! 🌅 The Taungthaman Lake is near the ancient capital of Amarapura, and the bridge spans it. It was once the royal capital, but it has now been merged into Mandalay. The bridge was built around 1850 and is named for U Bein, the mayor who commissioned it. (U is a Burmese honorific that is essentially equivalent to Mister, except that it is earned rather than given, and it denotes someone who is esteemed in the community.) Although parts of the original pillars have been rebuilt with concrete, the structure was originally made of salvaged teak from a nearby palace. However, a surprising number of the wooden pillars survive, giving the bridge its shaky appearance. The bridge is still widely used by local pedestrians, but it is also a popular tourist attraction, particularly after sunset. Tourist-chartered small wooden boats glide under and around the bridge, lining up on the western side just as the sun sets behind the bridge's shadow. The western bank is congested with souvenir dealers, tour bus drivers killing time, and restaurants. #travelguide#historicculture#nationalpark#beautifulsunsets#bestislandtraveltowns#roadtrip#summervacation#urbanexplorer

Mandalay , slow life city in the North

Madalay was once the old royal capital and the second largest city of Myanmar. I arrive by airplane from Bangkok , a direct flight to Mandalay airport. City is easy to visit by tuktuk and the price is negotiable. most of people are super friendly. Love the sunset everyday here. Enjoy the local beer Mandalay(super cheap) and live the moment! #mandalay #urbanexplorer #myanmar #ancientarchitecture#beautifulsunsets#roadtrip#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Shwenandaw Monastery was built in 1878 by King Thibaw Min. The monastery is known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths, which adorn its walls and roofs. The monastery is built in the traditional Burmese architectural style. Shwenandaw Monastery is the single remaining major original structure of the original Royal Palace today.[2]

Mandalay Palace in Mandalay, Myanmar is one of the most famous icon and landmark in Mandalay. It is a massive compound surrounded by wall. This historical buidling offers so much from culture to the architecture design which I love it very much. It certainly a must place to go of you are in Mandalay. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

what a great place to see the history of Myanmar. #merrychristmas

This is a "must to go" place for all the visitors to Mandalay, but many travelers usually spend between 15-30 minutes watching the image of the Buddha and the people praying and they left. I will suggest to spend more time visiting the museums and paintings inside the pagoda complex, and the many shops around it. Near the pagoda there are other holy places worthy of further exploration. #GiveThanks