Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Mingun and Innwa Pagodas Tour with Private Boat Ride

8 Hours Round trip from Min Kun Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the majestic Ayeyarwaddy River by private boat to reach Mingun
02 See Mingun Pahtodawgyi, the unfinished giant pagoda built by King Bodawpaya
03 Witness the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world
04 Explore Mya Thein Tan Pagoda, a striking representation of the Universe
05 Ride a pony-cart through Innwa, also known as the Kingdom of Ava
06 Take in breathtaking views of the Ayeyarwady River from Nanmyint Tower

Visit Mingun in the Sagaing Region, across the majestic Ayeyarwaddy River from Mandalay, on a private boat and overland journey to Innwa. This guided tour covers some of the area's most notable religious and historic landmarks, including Mingun Pahtodawgyi, the Mingun Bell, Mya Thein Tan Pagoda, Nanmyint Tower, Bagaya Wooden Monastery, and Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery. Along the way, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and experience a pony-cart ride in and around Innwa.

Also witness the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mandalay, Mingun, Inwa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Mingun and Innwa Pagodas Tour

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the jetty for a private boat ride across the Ayeyarwaddy River to visit Mingun.
Visit Mingun Pahtodawgyi, a massive brick monument often compared to the great pyramid in Egypt, which was left unfinished by King Bodawpaya. Also witness the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world.
Explore Mya Thein Tan Pagoda, regarded as one of the best representations of the Universe and a peaceful place to refresh your tiredness and fatigue.
Have lunch at a local restaurant, then drive to Innwa, situated about 30 minutes south of Mandalay and also known as the Kingdom of Ava. Experience travelling by pony-cart in and around Innwa.
Proceed to Nanmyint Tower, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Ayeyarwady River, Bagaya Wooden Monastery, and Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery.
Drive back to Mandalay to visit a silversmith workshop.

Transfer back to your hotel.