Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Mandalay and Mingun Pagoda Tour with Irrawaddy Boat Ride

8 Hours Round trip from Min Kun Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pleasant boat ride along the Irrawaddy River to historic Mingun
02 Marvel at Mingun Pahtodawgyi, the world's largest unfinished pagoda
03 Visit the sacred Mahamuni Pagoda, a major pilgrimage site in Mandalay
04 See Kuthodaw Pagoda, surrounded by 729 stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures
05 Climb Mandalay Hill for panoramic views over Mandalay, if time permits

Enjoy a pleasant boat ride along the Irrawaddy River to historic Mingun, home to the world's largest unfinished pagoda and the distinctive Hsinbyume Pagoda. Back in Mandalay, visit some of the city's most important Buddhist landmarks, including the sacred Mahamuni Pagoda, the beautifully carved Shwenandaw Monastery, and Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world's largest book. If time permits, climb Mandalay Hill for panoramic views over the city.

Enjoy a pleasant boat ride along the Irrawaddy River to historic Mingun, home to the world's largest unfinished pagoda and the distinctive Hsinbyume Pagoda.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Mandalay, Mingun

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mandalay and Mingun Pagodas by Boat

Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Mingun, Myanmar - 1 hour

Take a boat ride up to Mingun. Mingun is known for its huge unfinished pagoda. Originally, the pagoda was supposed to be the highest in the world, but it was partially destroyed by an earthquake.

Mingun Bell, Hauptstrasse, Mingun, Myanmar - 1 hour

Nearby, you can also visit the Mingun Bell, which received its own "museum" after the earthquake. The beautiful Hsinbyume Pagoda is very different from any other typical pagoda in Myanmar.

Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay, Myanmar - 30 minutes

Upon arrival back in Mandalay, visit the sacred Mahamuni Pagoda, a major pilgrimage site located in the city's southwest.

Shwenandaw Monastery, Shwenandaw Golden Palace, Mandalay, Myanmar - 30 minutes

Afterwards, visit the Shwenandaw Monastery, which was built in 1878 by King Thibaw Min. It is mostly known for its artistic wood carvings.

Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book, Mandalay, Myanmar - 30 minutes

The Kuthodaw Pagoda is known as the world's largest book because it is surrounded by 729 stone slabs on which Buddhist scriptures were engraved.

Mandalay Hill, Mandalay, Myanmar - 1 hour

If time permits, walk up to Mandalay Hill, known for its abundance of pagodas and monasteries. The panoramic view of Mandalay from the top makes the climb up its stairways worthwhile.