Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Mandalay, Amarapura and Mingun Tour with Sunset Views

2 Days Round trip from Mandalay Moderate pace

Marvel at the Landscape from Mandalay Hill

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Observe the unique art of Gold Leaf Making
02 Watch a beautiful sunset from Mandalay Hill
03 Visit the exquisite U Bein Bridge, the longest teak-wood bridge in the world
04 Behold the largest ringing bell in the world in Mingun

Head to Myanmar's famous cities on this 2-day guided tour through Mandalay, Amarapura, and Mingun. See the splendid Mahamuni Pagoda and Kuthodaw Pagoda in Mandalay, visit Mahagandayon Monastery in Amarapura, and admire the world's longest teak-wood bridge at U Bein. Embark on a local boat to Mingun, enjoy scenic river views, and discover the village's local lifestyle, huge unfinished stupa, and the largest ringing bell in the world.

Mahamuni Pagoda, the second most sacred temple, is entirely covered with real gold leaves, and the Buddha statue is heavily encrusted with 3 tons of pure gold.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mandalay, Mingun, Amarapura

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mandalay and Amarapura Highlights

Meet your Myanmar tour guide at a negotiated location and begin the tour, which can be divided into two sections.

Visit the famous places in Mandalay:
- Mahamuni Pagoda, the second most sacred temple, is entirely covered with real gold leaves, and the Buddha statue is heavily encrusted with 3 tons of pure gold.
- Gold Leaf Making, a unique art and craft tradition of Mandalay.
- Golden Palace Monastery, one of the most beautiful teak wood buildings in Myanmar.
- Kuthodaw Pagoda, known to most travellers as the largest book in the world.
- Mandalay Hill, the best place to watch the sunset.
Visit the famous places in Amarapura:
- Mahagandayon Monastery, one of the renowned monastic universities in Myanmar.
- Silk Weaving Industry, famous for its fine-quality silk cloth.
- U Bein Bridge, the longest teak-wood bridge in the world and a very popular place to watch the sunset.

Day 02

Local Boat Trip and Mingun Village Walk

Go on a half-day tour to Mingun and visit the listed locations.

Take a local boat for about an hour to reach Mingun village while marvelling at the scenic views along the way.
Explore the village on foot for about one and a half hours. The village is famous for the largest ringing bell in the world, a huge unfinished stupa, and its local village life.
Board the boat and return to Mandalay, which will take about 4 hours.

Where this trip takes you

Mahamuni Buddha Temple, Mandalay Hill sunsets, U Bein Bridge, Mingun village bell

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Mandalay 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Myanmar tour guide

What's Not Included

Hotel
Transportation by car, boat, etc.
Meals
Entrance fees

Know before you go

Entrance fees are:
- Mandalay - K10000 per person
- Mingun - K5000 per person
- Mandalay Hill - K1000 per person
- Jade Market - K2500 per person
If there are more than 10 people in a group, the price will be USD 50.
You can choose from the following options:
- Option 1 - Amarapura in the morning
- Option 2 - Mandalay in the morning
Recommendation - Option 1
The best time to visit Mahagandayon Monastery is between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. All the monks in the monastery queue up to receive alms at 10:00 AM.
Timing - 9:00 AM - sunset (approx. 6:00 PM)
The offers:
- Zegyo Market is a good place to see local ways of life and local products. It is also one of the biggest markets in Upper Myanmar.
- Jade Market - entrance fee K2500 per person. The best time to visit is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
- Local Tea Shop (Local Cafe) - try the local taste and meet local people.
- Shwe In Bin Monastery - a very typical Burmese wooden monastery where you can learn about the typical style of Burmese monastic architecture.
- Minthar Theatre - the show starts at 8:30 PM and finishes at 9:30 PM. Entrance fee is K14000 per person.
- Mandalay Marionettes Theatre - it is famous among foreign travellers and was started in 1986. The show starts at 8:30 PM and finishes at 9:30 PM. Entrance fee is K15000 per person.
You can choose from the following options:
- Option 1 - Mingun boat trip in the morning. You will miss the chance to visit Jade Market.
- Option 2 - Mingun boat trip in the evening. You can visit the Jade Market if you wish, and you can also see the sunset on the boat.
Recommendation - Option 2
Timing - 2:30 PM - sunset (4 hours)