Itinerary: The perfect Mandalay one day trip with my family

by Helen Ha
Nov 04, 04:37
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Mandalay is an ideal place for one being interested in natural and historic features.

Duration 1.0 day
Estimated cost 34.68 USD
Total travel distance 12.0 km
Number of places 5 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Cultural Historic Landmark Scenic Shopping
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 5 places

08:00

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.

You’ll need to be in reasonable shape to haul yourself to the top.
This is a hillside festooned with many different temples and stupas.
You could spend many a happy hour visiting pagodas and monasteries.
You also get a fantastic view of the Irrawaddy River below.
The highlight of a visit to the hill is the U Min Thonze Pagoda, which is home to “the grotto of the 45 Buddhas”.
To get there, you would pass U Bein and cross the river on a new bridge.
There is a good market around the Pagoda.

Take a bus/train

0.60 USD

10 mins

3.65 km

10:45

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.

The reason why it is popular is that is close to many budget hotels and the price is ok.
Huge portions are about 8,000kyat.

Take a bus/train

0.60 USD

10 mins

3.48 km

11:30

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.

It is great a stop place for visitors to admire the beauty in ancient Myanmar architecture and explore long-lasting history in Mandalay.
At the Golden Palace Monastery you can buy a Mandalay archeological zone ticket at US$ 10, that is valid for a week.
You should be mindful by removing shoes and wearing appropriate clothing.
The walk to the top of the hill is hard but once there you will be happy you did it.

Golden Palace Monastery (Shwenandaw Kyaung) by

Pickup a taxi

3.08 USD

5 mins

3.14 km

13:15

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.

You need to pay for your entrance at 10000 Burmese kyats.
The watch tower gives you a nice view of the surrounding.
A nice cafe is located right outside.
A bottle of water costs just 200 Kyat (around 0.2 USD).

Take a bus/train

0.40 USD

5 mins

1.8 km

15:00

Zegyo (Zay Cho) Market Detail Map

27th St Mandalay Myanmar (Burma) 2.00 USD

Zay Cho or Zegyo Market can be one of such an interesting place. It is the one of the oldest, busiest and and most central markets of the city.

The market gets you an best chance to deeply soak into the local life rhythm of the local merchants and people.
You will have a memorable time exploring the place viewing Burmese in their traditional costume and the nice ripe produce and food.