Itinerary: 3 days in Mandalay with kids

by Rosy
Aug 25, 14:12
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Very happy trip!

Duration 3.0 days
Estimated cost 85.72 USD
Total travel distance 33.0 km
Number of places 14 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Temple Cultural Historic
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 7 places

08:30

Mandalay International Airport Detail Map

Mandalay International Airport, Myanmar (Burma)

Mandalay International Airport is the only international airport in Mandalay Division. Airport is located 45 km from Mandalay, the ride takes 1 hour

I arrived at the airport in the morning
Then I get to hotel by taxi

Pickup a taxi

0.00 USD

0.0 km

09:30

Royal City Hotel Detail Map

tra la 76th e la 77 Street, 130 27th Street, Mandalay

Royal City Hotel is located at tra la 76th e la 77 Street, 130 27th Street, Mandalay, Mandalay, Myanmar

The rooms are fairly basic but clean and with wifi
The staff is very helpful and kind
The room is spacious with comfortable facilities.
You should choose a room that gives a view of the hills on right hand side.
The breakfast is more then basic, with juice, toast, omelette, some noodles/ rice.

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

5 mins

2.83 km

10:30

Mahamuni Pagoda (Maha Myat Muni Pagoda) Detail Map

82nd St Mandalay Myanmar (Burma) 4.00 USD

Maha Muni is the holiest pagoda of Mandalay and considered the second holiest place in Myanmar just after Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.

You will have to take off your shoes and socks, but it's worth it
The souvenir shops are sell good stuff and you will enjoy there.
Come with your camera you will certainly take thousand photos here.
It is also called the Payagyi ( great pagoda ) and the Arakan Pagoda

Mahamuni Pagoda (Maha Myat Muni Pagoda) by

Pickup a taxi

1.04 USD

5 mins

1.99 km

12:30

Mann Restaurant Detail Map

83 Rd Street, Mandalay, Myanmar 5.00 USD

The Mann Restaurant is a nice restaurnat in Mandalay. This place serves fine Chinese cuisine and beer, particularly Tiger beer.

To sum up, We can find delicious food, massive portions, friendly smiling staff here
The restaurant offers cheap beer and delicious foods
You may have to wait for a longtime
It's good to meet other travellers here

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

5 mins

2.6 km

14:00

Mandalay Fort Detail Map

Mandalay, Myanmar 5.00 USD

Mandalay Fort is one of the most interesting destinations in Myamar. Contrary to impression, the fort was constructed as late as 1857, shortly before the arrival of the British.

If you have time, try to visit it in the afternoon before it closes around 4:30 - 5pm
You can get a view of the whole palace from the watch tower.
Lovely gardens and pathways are all over the place
It took about 30 minutes to visit the site, including climbing the tower for a panoramic view.

Pickup a taxi

7.16 USD

15 mins

7.86 km

15:30

Mandalay Palace Detail Map

Mandalay Myanmar (Burma) 10.00 USD

Mandalay Palace was the first palace to be built in Mandalay, by King Mindon when he shifted his capital from Amarapura in 1861, to fulfill an old prophecy.

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

5 mins

2.24 km

17:30

Nay Cafe Detail Map

82nd & 27th Streets, Mandalay, Myanmar 2.00 USD

Nay cafe is the perfect place to sit back and watch the city go by, surrounded by hungry, happy locals and foreigners.

Prices are extremely reasonable and service is friendly and quick
Evening is good time to have food in this cafe
The mutton curry, mutton korma and mix veg curries are the best.
Outdoor seating with lots of people coming and going.
They don't sell beer but will get you some from the stall across the street if you ask.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 7 places

08:00

Royal City Hotel Detail Map

tra la 76th e la 77 Street, 130 27th Street, Mandalay

Royal City Hotel is located at tra la 76th e la 77 Street, 130 27th Street, Mandalay, Mandalay, Myanmar

You should choose a room that gives a view of the hills on right hand side.
The room is spacious with comfortable facilities.
The breakfast is more then basic, with juice, toast, omelette, some noodles/ rice.
The staff is very helpful and kind
The rooms are fairly basic but clean and with wifi

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

10 mins

2.93 km

09:00

Mingun Paya Detail Map

Mingun, Myanmar 3.00 USD

Mingun located 11 km up the Ayeyarwady River on the west bank from Mandalay. Its main attraction is the ruined Mingun Pahtodawgyi.

The views at the top are spectacular and worth the climb
See also the pair of stone lions that guarded the entrance from the river
I really enjoyed the short 5 to 10min climb up the stairs.

Pickup a taxi

4.10 USD

10 mins

4.45 km

10:30

Mandalay Hill Detail Map

Mandalay Myanmar (Burma)

Mandalay Hill is a 240 metres (790 ft) hill that is located to the northeast of the city centre of Mandalay in Burma.

There is one Pagoda at the Top.Near the hill top are there two snakes images.
The views over the city and around are fabulous especially at sunset.
You can take nice photos around the hill top and pagoda.
There are a lot of people there at sunset but you can all see.

Pickup a taxi

1.04 USD

5 mins

1.73 km

13:00

Golden Palace Monastery (Shwenandaw Kyaung) Detail Map

Mandalay Myanmar (Burma) 10.00 USD

Shwenandaw Monastery is a historic Buddhist monastery located near Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (formerly Burma). The monastery is known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths.

Lots of great carvings and interesting architecture here
There are very stunning buildings inside and out.
The wood panelled carvings and ceiling are the highlights.
The admission to the monastery also included admission to the Palace

Golden Palace Monastery (Shwenandaw Kyaung) by

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

5 mins

2.63 km

14:00

Unison tea house Detail Map

71 th& 30 th street, Mandalay

This octagonal tea house is a fun place to retreat to after visiting the jade market to watch furtive-looking gem merchants discussing deals over a cuppa.

Unison Tea House is a great place to soak up the local culture and try Burmese food and tea.
The manager speaks English really well and the smiley waiters are helpful, too.
You should try the tea leaf salad, the lemony salad, and the ginger salad, all served with rice and tea.
This tea shop has a variety of paratha with different ingredients.

Pickup a taxi

1.04 USD

5 mins

1.56 km

15:00

Atumashi Monastery Detail Map

63rd St Mandalay Myanmar (Burma) 5.00 USD

The Atumashi Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma). It was built in 1857 by King Mindon, two years after the capital was moved to Mandalay.

It's a great way to observe the environment where Burmese people practice Buddhism
It is located near Shwenandaw monastery
If you bought a combo ticket (USD10 to visit the Mandalay Palace), you can use it here and enter the Golden Palace and Atumashi monastery for free.

Walk

0.00 USD

10 mins

0.76 km

20:30

Mintha Theater Detail Map

27th Street between 65th and 66th, Mandalay, Myanmar

The Mintha Theater gives nightly performances, showcasing the bewitching range of traditional dances of Myanmar (Burma). It's a troupe of seven dancers accompanied by bells, drums, pipes and harp.

Admission is K8,000 (about US$8) per person.
The dancers are young, smiley and enthusiastic.
The performance offers very charming moments and the costumes are impressive.
The show is only an hour, from 8.30pm
The Mintha Theater is very typical of what you expect of cultural art dance shows in other countries/regions.