Myanmar · Cooking

1-Day Cooking and Village Tour in Mandalay with Mingun Visit

1 Day Round trip from Mandalay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take a private boat to Thonezepay village, 6 miles from Mandalay
02 Cook Burmese lunch with the locals and savour it in the village
03 Travel by ox cart and experience the simple lifestyle of Thonezepay
04 Visit Mingun's ancient landmarks, including the world's biggest bell
05 See the unfinished pagoda and the Myatheindan pagoda in Mingun

Escape the busy urban life and experience the simple village life of Thonezepay, near Mandalay in northern Myanmar. Enjoy a boat ride to the village, cook Burmese food together with the locals, and savour your freshly prepared lunch. Along the way, visit Mingun to see its famous ancient landmarks, including the world's biggest bell, an unfinished pagoda, and the Myatheindan pagoda.

Visit Mingun, the ancient village where the world's biggest bell, an unfinished pagoda, and the Myatheindan pagoda are situated.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mandalay, Mingun

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Thonezepay Village Cooking Class and Mingun Sightseeing

Pick up from the hotel.
Go to the local market to buy meat and other vegetables for lunch.
Take a private boat to Thonezepay village, 6 miles away from Mandalay.
Travel by ox cart upon arrival at Thonezepay village.
Cook lunch together with the locals and savour it.
Interact with the locals and learn about their lifestyle.
Visit Mingun, the ancient village where the world's biggest bell, an unfinished pagoda, and the Myatheindan pagoda are situated.

End of the tour.

The route