1-Day Ancient Cities of Myanmar Tour with Innwa and U Bein Bridge

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit three former Royal Capitals in one day
• 02 Explore significant religious sites, including Pahtodawgyi Pagoda and Sagaing Hill
• 03 Cross to Innwa by ferry boat and continue by horse cart
• 04 See traditional silk and cotton weaving and enjoy sunset at U Bein Bridge

Visit three former Royal Capitals of Myanmar to see Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, Sitagu International Buddhist Academy, Bagaya Wooden Monastery, Yadanasime Pagoda, U Bein Bridge, and more with your expert tour guide. Experience the spiritual atmosphere of temples, pagodas, and monasteries across the lush landscape while discovering the cultures and traditions that shape Myanmarese life. The journey also reflects Myanmar's ancient heritage, from the Pyu cities to rare archaeological finds dating back to the Neolithic period, alongside its beautiful traditional crafts, delicious food, and vibrant festivals.

Visit three former Royal Capitals of Myanmar to see Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, Sitagu International Buddhist Academy, Bagaya Wooden Monastery, Yadanasime Pagoda, U Bein Bridge, and more with your expert tour guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mandalay, Sagaing, Mingun, Inwa, Amarapura

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Royal Capitals, Sagaing Hill, Innwa, and U Bein Bridge

• Visit the following sites on your tour:

  • Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, a great Myanmar typical stupa in Amarapura

  • Silk and cotton weaving

  • Mahagandayon Monastery, home to over 1,000 monks gathering for lunch

  • Sagaing city and Sagaing Hill

  • Sitagu International Buddhist Academy

  • U Min Thone Ze Pagoda, with 45 Buddha images in the cave and 30 entrances

  • Soon U Pon Nya Shin Pagoda at the summit of Sagaing Hill

• Cross the small river by ferry boat and take a horse cart to explore Innwa.

  • Bagaya Wooden Monastery

  • Yadanasime Pagoda

  • Watch Tower

  • Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Brick Monastery

  • U Bein Bridge at sunset

Return to Mandalay, with dinner available as per the visitors' request.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Taxi or coach (comfortable and air-conditioned)

• Tour guide

• Mandalay Archaeological Zone fee

• Camera fee

• Road tax

• Horse cart fee in Innwa

• Ferry boat fee

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

• There are many interesting places, including both tourist and non-tourist sites. Depending on the customer's request, we will arrange the tour with the best itinerary to explore the ancient cities.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Min Kun, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Min Kun, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.