Mandalay Palace, Monastery, Pagoda and U-Bein Bridge
09:00: Pick up at your hotel and drive to Mandalay Palace.
09:15: Arrive at Mandalay Palace, located in the city centre. It was built by King Mindon in the 18th century and is one of the major city landmarks of Myanmar.
10:45: Depart from Mandalay Palace and continue to Shwe Kyaung Monastery.
11:00: Arrive at Shwe Kyaung, the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings. It is the sole remaining structure of the former wooden Royal Palace that was built by King Mindon.
11:30: Depart from Shwe Kyaung.
11:40: Arrive at Jade Market. It is a great place to walk around and observe the traders, and it is one of the markets of greatest interest to travellers visiting the city.
13:00: Depart from Jade Market and have lunch at Daung Lan Gyi restaurant.
15:00: Continue to Mahar Myat Muni Pagoda, the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site in Burma. It was built in 1785 by King Bodawpaya of the Konbung dynasty.
16:30: Depart from Mahar Myat Muni Pagoda and move on to U-Bein Bridge.
17:00: Arrive at U-Bein Bridge. It is the world's longest teak footbridge, gently curving 1,300 yards across the shallow Taungthaman Lake and creating one of Myanmar's most photographed sights. Watch the wonderful sunset views from here.
18:30: Depart from U-Bein Bridge and return to your hotel.
