Full-Day Mandalay & Amarapura Heritage Tour
Description
Explore the heritage sites of Mandalay and Amarapura on this full-day tour. Marvel at a breathtaking view from the top of Mandalay Hill, admire Kuthodaw Pagoda and relive history by visiting the Mandalay Royal Palace. Experience serenity at the Mahamuni Temple and observe silk and cotton weaving traditions in Amarapura. End the day with a stunning sunset on U Pein Bridge.
Highlights
- Admire Kuthodaw Pagoda
- Explore the Mandalay Royal Palace
- Visit Mahamuni Temple
- See weaving in Amarapura
- Witness a stunning sunset on U Pein Bridge
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Meet your Myanmar guide at your hotel at 8:30 AM and set out on your tour.
Begin your tour with a beautiful panoramic view of Mandalay from Mandalay Hill. Your guide will show you various sites of the city from above.
Marvel at the Kuthodaw Pagoda, a 19th-century structure known for containing the world's biggest book with the Tipitaka etched in stone.
Visit the Shwenandaw or Golden Palace Monastery, the last remaining structure of the old royal palace. The monastery is known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths, which adorn its walls and roofs, and is built in a traditional Burmese architectural style.
At 10:00 AM, visit the Thaye Zay Station Bazaar, an open market by a railway track. Observe how locals shop and bargain as you indulge in some souvenir shopping.
Visit the Mandalay Royal Palace, a beautiful complex built in the 1990s as a replica of the 19th-century residence of Mandalay's royals.
Proceed to the Mahamuni Temple and admire the statue of the Buddha, supposedly an exact replica created during his lifetime.
Drive to Amarapura and observe local silk and cotton weaving traditions.
Make your way to U Pein Bridge to catch one of the world's most stunning sunset views before returning to your hotel.
What's Included
English-speaking Burmese guide
Luxurious car with air-conditioner and driver
Toll fee and fuel charges for the car
Ferry boat for Innwa
Mineral water and snow tower on tour
Donations for leaving slippers at temples
What's Excluded
Entrance Fees
Camera/video fees
Horse riding fees
Personal expenses
Meals
Tips and gratuities
Know before you go
If you would like to discuss this tour or customize it, please contact your Burmese guide.
Meeting Point
Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | USD 50 Per Person |
This is a private tour |