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Mandalay: Full Day Mandalay Culture Tour
Product code 69261P7
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Dates
Nov 14, 2018 to Sep 30, 2028
Start times
8:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 12-80
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Mandalay: Full Day Mandalay Culture Tour
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Duration
10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Rangoon
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Mandalay: Full Day Mandalay Culture Tour
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Duration
10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Rangoon
Why Travelers Love This
Being the last Royal Capital of Myanmar Kingdom, a visit to Mandalay will give you the knowledge of culture, history and the religion of the Myanmar people. It is also worthwhile to visit U Bein Bridge (the world’s longest teak bridge) and the Kuthodaw Pagoda (where the world’s largest book) exit. HIGHLIGHTS • Take a stroll and have a nice photo stop at U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest teak bridge nearly 200-years-old • Visit Mahagandayon Monastery, where you will learn about the daily life of Buddhist monks • Learn about the generosity of the Myanmar people at Mahamuni Pagoda • Explore the various workshops and learn about the best fine wood carvings at Shwe Inn Bin and Golden Palace Monastery • See Kuthodaw Pagoda, where the world’s largest book exists • Enjoy a sunset from Mandalay Hill • Complete a visit to Shwe Kyin Monastery to watch the evening prayers of the monks
Overview
Being the last Royal Capital of Myanmar Kingdom, a visit to Mandalay will give you the knowledge of culture, history and the religion of the Myanmar people. It is also worthwhile to visit U Bein Bridge (the world’s longest teak bridge) and the Kuthodaw Pagoda (where the world’s largest book) exit. HIGHLIGHTS • Take a stroll and have a nice photo stop at U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest teak bridge nearly 200-years-old • Visit Mahagandayon Monastery, where you will learn about the daily life of Buddhist monks • Learn about the generosity of the Myanmar people at Mahamuni Pagoda • Explore the various workshops and learn about the best fine wood carvings at Shwe Inn Bin and Golden Palace Monastery • See Kuthodaw Pagoda, where the world’s largest book exists • Enjoy a sunset from Mandalay Hill • Complete a visit to Shwe Kyin Monastery to watch the evening prayers of the monks
What's Included
Included
Lunch at local restaurant,
Private sightseeing with an English speaking guide & air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop off from/to your Hotel in Mandalay
Snow towel & 1 Bottle of purified drinking water
Not included
Hotel accommodation, Zone fee in Mandalay (MMK 10,000)
Services not mentioned in our itinerary
Air Tickets to/from Mandalay,
Tips for your guide and driver (USD 8 for guide and USD 3 for driver)
Camera Fee (MMK 1,000), Travel insurance (MMK 10,000)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutes
Stop 1
08:00 A.M. Pick up from your hotel in Mandalay and drive to Amarapura, 15 km from Mandalay. Visit to 200-year-old U Bein Teak Bridge, built in 1782 at the time when Amarapura was Royal capital. Visit a traditional hand-woven silk workshop.
Stop 2
45 minutes
Stop 2
At 09:30 A.M. visit Maha-Gandayon Monastery, a famous Buddhist monastery, where more than a thousand monks live and study and to watch the monks for their alms round at 10:00 A.M. Lunch will be served at one of Local Myanmar Restaurants.
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
After lunch, visit one of the most revered religious monuments in the Mahamuni Pagoda. Since Mandalay is also a major crafts center, you can also visit a Kalaga tapestries craftsmen’s shop.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 4
Visit Shwe In Bin Monastery. Visit the Golden Palace Monastery (Shwe Nandaw / Shwe Kyaung), a superb example of a traditional wooden building and Kuthodaw Pagoda the world’s largest book made of marble.
Stop 5
15 minutes
Stop 5
Visit a superb example of a traditional wooden building and Kuthodaw Pagoda the world’s largest book made of marble.
Stop 6
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 6
Drive to Mandalay Hill to enjoy the panoramic beauty of Mandalay at sunset. Time permit, you can pay a visit is also made to the Shwe Kyin Monastery to watch the evening prayers of the monks. Return to your hotel.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
As you will be visiting religious sites, please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, and remember to take off your shoes and socks when entering pagoda areas.
Other
This tour is not available during the Water Festival period between 12 to 18 Apr. During this time, everything in town is closed: restaurants, shops, markets, Museum, etc. Driving through Yangon is extremely difficult if not impossible because people celebrate the famous water-festival. You cannot avoid of getting very wet because everyone throws water at everybody. People drive through the city in open cars and there are stages along the street where people throw water. Everybody going up will get very wet.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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