Myanmar · Castles & Palaces

8-Hour Mandalay Sightseeing Tour with Royal Palace and Gold Leaf Workshop

8 Hours Round trip from Mandalay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the country's only Royal Palace in Mandalay
02 See Kuthodaw Pagoda, home to the world's largest book
03 Admire the teak carvings of the Golden Monastery
04 Explore Shwe In Bin Wooden Monastery, a fine example of Burmese monastic architecture
05 Pay your respects at the Maharmuni Buddha Image
06 Witness the gold leaf making process at a local workshop

Explore Mandalay's royal and spiritual heritage on this 8-hour sightseeing tour. Visit the country's only Royal Palace, admire the magnificent Kuthodaw Pagoda, Golden Monastery, and Shwe In Bin Monastery, and pay your respects at the Maharmuni Buddha Image. The experience ends with a visit to a gold leaf making workshop, where you can witness this fascinating local craft.

The experience ends with a visit to a gold leaf making workshop, where you can witness this fascinating local craft.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Mandalay

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mandalay Royal Heritage and Sacred Sites

Follow your Myanmar tour guide to marvel at the following sights in and around Mandalay:
- Royal Palace - A primary symbol of Mandalay, it is the last royal palace of the last Burmese monarchy.
- Kuthodaw Pagoda - This Buddhist stupa houses the world's largest book.
- Golden Monastery - The monastery is known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths, which adorn its walls and roofs.
- Shwe In Bin Wooden Monastery - This is a prime example of Burmese monastic architecture.
- Maharmuni Buddha Image - The image depicts Buddha's vanquishing of Mara.
- Gold leaf making workshop - Witness the interesting process of making a gold leaf.