Itinerary: Exploring Mandalay with my friends in 3 days

by Helen Ha
Nov 11, 13:50
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Mandalay is an ideal place for tourists, especially Mandalay Hill being famous for watching sunsets.

Duration 3.0 days
Estimated cost 83.00 USD
Total travel distance 44.0 km
Number of places 16 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Cultural Historic Landmark Scenic
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 6 places

08:00

ET Hotel Detail Map

83rd St, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

ET Hotel is set in Mandalay, 100 metres from Shwe Kyi Myint Pagoda.

There are cheaper rooms for 10USD/night up on the 4th floor.
There's also a free breakfast here.
The entrance to the golden palace is only accessible from eastern gate.
There is also a nice indian stall at the street worth trying.

Pickup a taxi

5.12 USD

10 mins

5.67 km

09:15

Sandamuni Pagoda Detail Map

Mandalay Myanmar (Burma) 5.00 USD

Sandamani Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located southwest of Mandalay Hill. It was commissioned by King Mindon Min in 1874.

The golden pagoda in the middle of the complex is also beautiful.
It is quiet and peaceful here in the early morning.
The best view is from the hilltop overlooking the area.
It is just next to Kuthodaw.
There are a lot of white stupas here.
There's a wide deck around the main gold stupa in the center from where you can hang in shade.

Pickup a taxi

3.08 USD

5 mins

3.29 km

11:00

Green Elephant Restaurant Detail Map

No.3 (H), Block 801, 27th Street, Between 64th & 65th Street

The Green Elephant Restaurant chain is probably the most popular in Myanmar. It has three branches in the country: Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay.

Restaurant comprises of upstairs and downstairs eating areas .
Decor is traditional Burmese style and the owner has a small boutique in the restaurant displaying her creations of Burmese furniture.
The table setting is very nice with colorful table runners and great ceramic plates and bowls
It also has an inhouse sovenir shop.

Pickup a taxi

3.08 USD

10 mins

3.43 km

12:15

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.

Shwenandaw Kyaung is a beautiful old historic teak monastery.
Horse drawn carts are used to ferry you around the various temoles and the monastery.
It is the only surviving original building from the Grand Palace.

Golden Palace Monastery (Shwenandaw Kyaung) by

Pickup a taxi

8.18 USD

15 mins

8.88 km

14:15

Jade Market Detail Map

South Mandalay along 86th St., Mandalay, Myanmar

Jade market is one of the most incredible sites to visit for a jeweller. This is a preview of the Burmese album with just a few of the mind-blowing picks.

There are so many other gemstones to see and carvings once you enter the thralls of people and stall owners.
There are coffee/drink stalls you can sit and watch the madness.
The market is huge, under the hot sun with hundreds of stalls under tents.
You will see all kind of jade products there and even jade cutting places.

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

5 mins

2.02 km

16:30

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 are also numerous stalls lining the path where you can get souvenirs for a steal.
It have an amazing views and there are monks that you can talk to also.
There are lts of shops selling food,drinks and clothing.
The view from the top is breathtaking of Mandalay.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 6 places

08:00

ET Hotel Detail Map

83rd St, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

ET Hotel is set in Mandalay, 100 metres from Shwe Kyi Myint Pagoda.

Pickup a taxi

3.08 USD

10 mins

3.48 km

09:15

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.

Inside the pagoda is a small shrine with a Buddha image.
It is possible to climb to the top of the pagoda using a stairway to the right of the structure.
On the streets behind the Mingun Paya are a few souvenir shops and restaurants.
From there you will have magnificent views of the area with the nearby Hsinbyume Pagoda,.

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

5 mins

2.63 km

11:00

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.

This tea shop has a variety of paratha with different ingredients.
2 dishes and 2 teas cost less than 10 USD

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

5 mins

2.63 km

12:15

SAGAING HILL Detail Map

Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma), Mandalay 3.00 USD

Sagaing Hill has numerous pagodas, monasteries and meditation centers known as a peacefule place for Buddhist studies.

It is a place one can enjoy the magnificent views over Sagaing.
There is a nice lunch at a touristy restaurant on the hill.
The views from here across the river and all around the hills spotted with pagodas is just stunning and not to be missed.
For 50,000 kyat donation, you can have your plate with your name embedded on the wall.