Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Mandalay and Amarapura Tour with U Bein Bridge and Mandalay Hill

8 Hours Round trip from Amarapura Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Mahagandayon Monastery, where thousands of monks study under strict monastic discipline
02 See U Bein Bridge, believed to be the world's oldest and longest teak-wood bridge
03 Explore the sacred Mahamuni Pagoda, one of Mandalay's major pilgrimage sites
04 Discover Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world's largest book with 729 engraved stone slabs
05 Climb Mandalay Hill for panoramic views over Mandalay and its many pagodas and monasteries

Discover the highlights of Mandalay and Amarapura on this full-day tour through some of Myanmar's most significant religious and historic landmarks. Visit Mahagandayon Monastery, see the iconic U Bein Bridge, and return to Mandalay to explore the sacred Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda, and Shwenandaw Monastery. End the day with a climb up Mandalay Hill for panoramic views over the city, accompanied by a guide who helps you enjoy the sights and navigate the details.

The panoramic view of Mandalay from the top makes the climb up its stairways well worth the effort.

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 No

Cities Mandalay, Amarapura

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mandalay and Amarapura's Sacred Landmarks

Travel to the former royal capital of Amarapura with your Burmese tour guide and visit Mahagandayon Monastery, where thousands of monks study. The monastery is known for its strict adherence to the Vinaya, the Buddhist monastic code, and it takes 7 to 10 years to complete the school of Mahagandayon Monastery.
Continue to U Bein Bridge in Amarapura, one of the most popular photo spots for travellers in Myanmar. This 1.2-kilometre bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teak-wood bridge in the world.
Upon returning to Mandalay, visit the sacred Mahamuni Pagoda, a major pilgrimage site located in the southwest of the city.
Next, explore Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world's largest book because it is surrounded by 729 stone slabs engraved with Buddhist scriptures.
Visit Shwenandaw Monastery, also known as the Shwenandaw Golden Palace, which was built in 1878 by King Thibaw Min. It is especially famous for its artistic wood carvings.
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 well worth the effort.