Mandalay: Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
ID: GYG322878-571588
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Country: Myanmar
Description
See Mandalay's major landmarks on a full-day sightseeing tour. From ancient structures to panoramic views, visit the city's stunning pagodas, monasteries, palace complex, and more.
Begin your morning with a pickup from your hotel in Mandalay and set off to see gold leaf manufacturers and learn about the industry. Afterward, visit Mahamuni Pagoda and see its 13-feet tall seated Buddha, a nationally celebrated image believed to be approximately 2000 years old. From the pagoda, learn more about the different industries that help Mandalay thrive like wood carving and jade. Explore the jade market and its cramped, but vibrant walkways.
Escape the hustle and bustle and go to Shwe In Bin Monastery, a place for quiet meditation in Mandalay. Spend more time in serenity at the Eindawya Pagoda, a Buddhist stupa. Learn about the pagoda's long and interesting history before breaking for lunch at about 12:00 PM. After lunch, visit and marvel at the Skinny Buddha structure.
Move on to the Royal Palace, a complex comprised of more than 40 timber buildings. After spending time at the palace complex, spend the rest of the afternoon visiting various monasteries and pagodas such as the Shwenandaw Monastery, famous for its gilded jataka scenes, Atumashi Monastery, the Kuthodaw Pagoda, Sandarmuni Pagoda, and Kusinara Pagoda.
End your Mandalay sightseeing tour at Mandalay Hill for its viewpoint featuring stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Highlights
- Marvel at the ancient statue of Buddha at Mahamuni Pagoda
- Take in panoramic views of the city from Mandalay Hill
- Visit the impressive Skinny Buddha statue
- Explore the Royal Palace and a variety of monasteries and pagodas
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring your passport
• You must remove your shoes in the temples and pagodas
• Entrance fees per person:
- Mahamuni Pagoda (5000 MMK)
- Mandalay Zone (10000 MMK)
- Jade Market (2500 MMK)
- Mandalay Hill (1000 MMK)
Your hotel in Mandalay.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.