Myanmar · Cycle

8-Hour Cycling Tour of Mrauk-U Highlights with Ancient Temples

8 Hours Round trip from Mrauk-U Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cycle through the archaeological town of Mrauk-U, once the capital of the powerful Mrauk U Kingdom
02 Visit Koe Thaung Temple, known locally as the temple of 90,000 Buddha images
03 Discover Pesi Pagoda and its five Buddha images dating back to the Lay Mro Period
04 Interact with locals in Alayzee Village and see the traditional craft of making helmets with palm leaves
05 Explore Sandamuni Monastery and its small but important collection of Buddha images with different mudras
06 See Shithuaung Temple, the sandstone temple known as the shrine of 80,000 Buddha images
07 Admire exquisite stone carvings at Andaw Thein Temple, Byala Pagoda, and Radanapon Pagoda
08 Enjoy sunset views from Discovery Hill

Explore the highlights of Mrauk-U, an archaeologically important town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar, that was once the capital of the Mrauk U Kingdom, the most important and powerful Rakhine kingdom. On this short cycling tour, visit Koe Thaung Temple, Pesi Pagoda, Letsekan Lake, and other remarkable sites while discovering the town's rich history, religious heritage, and local village life.

Ride to Koe Thaung Temple, known locally as the temple of 90,000 Buddha images.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Mrauk U

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cycle Through Mrauk-U's Temples, Villages, and Sunset Viewpoints

Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location and cycle to Mrauk U's main market.
Ride to Koe Thaung Temple, known locally as the temple of 90,000 Buddha images.
Visit the 12th-century Pesi Pagoda and discover five Buddha images on a small hillock that have been here since the Lay Mro Period.
Proceed to Alayzee Village, interact with the locals, and see the local home industry of making helmets with palm leaves.
Discover Letsekan Lake and Sandamuni Monastery, a small yet vital museum displaying Buddha images with different mudras.
Hear interesting stories about the Sandamuni Bronze Casting Buddha Image and see old Rakhine coins here.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Shithuaung Temple, known as the temple of 80,000 Buddha images, built in 1535 with sandstone.
Explore the octagonal Andaw Thein Temple with exquisite stone carvings.
See artistic stone-carving pedestals at Byala and Radanapon Pagodas.
Move to Htukan Thein Temple, with its significant stone sculptures of 64 hairstyles.
Enjoy the sunset at Discovery Hill.