Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Mandalay, Sagaing, Innwa and Amarapura Tour with U Bein Bridge

1 Day Round trip from Mandalay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient cities of Sagaing, Innwa, and Amarapura, former capitals of Myanmar
02 Visit Sagaing Hill and its important religious sites, including U Min Thone Ze Pagoda
03 Discover multiple monasteries and pagoda complexes in historic Innwa
04 See traditional marble stone carving and wood carving in Mandalay
05 End the day at the iconic U Bein Wooden Bridge over Taungthaman Lake

Explore the ancient cities of Sagaing, Innwa, and Amarapura, former capitals of Myanmar before Mandalay, on this full-day cultural journey from Mandalay. Visit important monasteries, pagodas, and religious learning centres, including Sagaing Hill, Mahamuni Pagoda, and the historic sites of Innwa. Along the way, discover traditional marble stone and wood carving, observe monastic life, and end the day at the iconic U Bein Wooden Bridge in Amarapura.

U Bein Wooden Bridge, a crossing that spans Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mandalay, Sagaing, Inwa, Amarapura

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cultural Tour of Mandalay, Amarapura, Sagaing, and Innwa

Visit the following places with our tour guide:

Mandalay
- Shwe Inn Bin Monastery, a Buddhist monastery in Mandalay.
- Mahamuni Pagoda, a complex of structures located along a road from Mandalay leading to the southwest.
- Marble stone carving and wood carving.
Amarapura
- Mahagandayon Monastery, famous for monastic education and home to over 1,300 monks and novices.
Sagaing City and Sagaing Hill
- Monastic School.
- U Min Thone Ze Pagoda and Soon U Pon Nya Shin Pagoda.
- Sitagu International Academy, a Buddhist missionary university located in Sagaing. The academy teaches Buddhist literature and trains monks, nuns, and students.
Innwa (Ava)
- Lay Htet Kyi Brick Monastery, Bagaya Wooden Monastery, and Maha Aung Myae Bon Zan Brick Monastery.
- Ke Tan Chaung Pagoda Complex, Kyaung Lain Pagoda Complex, and Yamana Semi Pagoda Complex.
- Watch Tower, the only remaining building from the old Innwa Palace.
Amarapura
- U Bein Wooden Bridge, a crossing that spans Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar.