Mandalay Tour: Full Day Private Sightseeing of Mandalay
Your Experience
In the morning your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Mandalay and begin your Mandalay Tour!
Our Mandalay day tour begins after breakfast with a visit to a traditional Gold Leaf factory where we observe the fine art of creating sheets of gold just a fraction of a millimetre thick. From here, we pay a visit to the giant seated Buddha at the Mahamuni pagoda, before visiting a famous stone carving street to witness local craftsmen at work. After a short stop at a local Jade market, we visit the monks of the grand Shwe In Bin monastery before enjoying a delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant.
In the afternoon, our guided tour of Mandalay continues with a trip to the Shwenandaw monastery. Dating back to 1878, the monastery is famed for its incredible teak carvings of Buddhist myths which line the walls and ceilings. Our next stop is the magnificent Khuthodaw Pagoda, home not only to a beautiful golden stupa but also to the world’s largest book. A short journey up Mandalay Hill takes us to our final stop of the day, from where we can enjoy magnificent views across the city and Ayeyarwady River before returning to your accommodation.
Sights Covered
- Mandalay
- Khuthodaw Pagoda
- Mandalay Hill
- Mandalay Jade Market
- Mahamuni Pagoda
- Shwenandaw Monastery
- Mandalay Hill
Inclusions
- Full day tour of Mandalay: 8 hours
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- English / French / German / Chinese Speaking Guide
- Mineral water
- Transfers from your hotel & return drop off.
Exclusions
- Mandalay Zone Fee & Entrance Fees
- Meals and alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Know Before You Go
- The dress code is smart casual. Clothing must cover your shoulders and knees
- Comfortable walking shoes / slippers are recommended
- Shoe & Socks must be taken off at the entrance of the pagodas
- An additional surcharge of 10,000 kyats for the Mandalay Zone Fee is payable on the day of arrival in Mandalay
- This Mandalay Tour is a private tour only
