Itinerary

1. Mahagandayon Monastery - U Bein Bridge - Sagaing Hill - Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery - Bagaya Monastery

   Mahagandayon Monastery, Amarapura, Myanmar · 30 minutes

   • Travel to the former royal capital Amarapura. You will visit the Mahagandayon monastery, where thousands of monks study. The monastery is known for its strict adherence to the Vinaya, the Buddhist monastic code. It takes 7 to 10 years to complete the school of Mahagandayon monastery.

   U Bein Bridge, Amarapura Myanmar · 30 minutes

   • The next stop is the U-Bein bridge in Amarapura, one of the most popular photo spots for travellers in Myanmar. The 1.2-kilometre bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teak-wood bridge globally.

   Sagaing Hill, Sagaing Myanmar · 3 hours

   • Continue the tour to Sagaing, the former capital of the Shan Kingdom during the 14th century. Sagaing is located opposite Mandalay. To visit, you need to cross the Irrawaddy Bridge. Sagaing houses hundreds of beautiful stupas.

   Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery, Ava, Mandalay Myanmar · 30 minutes

   • Visit Innwa as part of the tour. It was founded in 1364 and has been the capital city for 400 years. The highlight of the destination includes the Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery. It was damaged by the earthquake in 1838 but was repaired in 1873 by Queen Sin Phyu Ma Shin. This monastery is one of the most elegant brick buildings decorated with floral ornaments.

   Bagaya Monastery, Ava, Mandalay Myanmar · 30 minutes

   • Explore the teak-wood monastery, Bagaya Kyaung at the next stop. It is a Buddhist monastery built southwest of Inwa Palace. This magnificent monastery is also known as Maha Waiyan Bontha Bagaya Monastery and gives an impressive example of the ancient arts of Myanmar. Today, it provides housing and schooling for children.