Myanmar · Boating

1-Day Mingun and Mandalay Boat Tour with Pagodas and Royal Palace

1 Day Round trip from Min Kun Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda and the striking MyaTheinDan Pagoda
  • 02 See the famous Mingun Bell weighing 90 tons
  • 03 Explore Mandalay Royal Palace, the last royal palace of the Burmese monarchy
  • 04 Discover Shwenandaw Monastery and Kuthodaw Pagoda's notable architecture
  • 05 Enjoy sunset views from Mandalay Hill

Take a full-day boat trip from Mandalay to Mingun in Sagaing Township, Sagaing Region, and explore some of Myanmar's most significant religious and historic landmarks. Visit Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, MyaTheinDan Pagoda, and the famous Mingun Bell before returning to Mandalay to see the Royal Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, and Mandalay Hill. This tour combines a scenic boat journey with remarkable architecture, Buddhist heritage, and city sightseeing.

Visit Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, situated near Mingun Pagoda.

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, Mingun
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Mingun Boat Trip and Mandalay Sightseeing

The following places are covered on this trip:

  • Mandalay

    • Visit the Flower and Fish Market, a wholesale market of Mandalay.

  • Travel to Mingun, a town in Sagaing Township of Sagaing Region in north-west Myanmar, by private boat.

    • Visit Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, situated near Mingun Pagoda.

    • See the Sayadaw Statue, dedicated to the first monk who could recite all the Tripitaka texts, the Buddhist Bible.

    • See the Mingun Biggest Bell, weighing 90 tons.

    • Visit MyaTheinDan Pagoda, a large pagoda on the northern side of Mingun in the Sagaing Region of Myanmar.

  • Transfer back to Mandalay.

    • See Gold Leaf Pounding and the Skinny Buddha Image.

    • Visit Mandalay Royal Palace, the last royal palace of the last Burmese monarchy.

    • Explore Shwenandaw Monastery, a historic Buddhist monastery located near Mandalay Hill.

    • Visit Kuthodaw Pagoda and the Kyauktawgyi Marble Buddha.

    • End at Mandalay Hill, a 240-metre hill located to the northeast of Mandalay city centre in Myanmar.

Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, Mingun Bell, Mandalay Royal Palace, Mandalay Hill

Where this trip takes you

Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, Mingun Bell, Mandalay Royal Palace, Mandalay Hill

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Min Kun 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private boat to Mingun.

  • Road tax.

  • Gasoline.

  • Car.

  • Driver and guide.

  • English-speaking Mandalay guide.

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses.

  • Entrance fee.

  • Camera fee.

  • Meals (food and drinks).

  • Tips.

Know before you go

  • 110 USD per group (*1-2 pax)

  • 120 USD per adult (*3-5 pax)

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.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Min Kun.

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