Itinerary: What to do in Mandalay just one day with friends

by Helen Ha
Nov 03, 15:37
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Hot, busy and not immediately beautiful, Mandalay is primarily used by travellers as a transport and day-trip hub. But one day is still enough to discover the culture of this former capital. Source: Of Flies and Lizards.

Duration 1.0 day
Estimated cost 62.08 USD
Total travel distance 30.0 km
Number of places 5 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Historic Landmark Scenic Shopping
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 5 places

08:15

Kaung Wai Hotel Detail Map

No.147, Corner of 82nd and 29th Street, Chan Aye Thar San Township, Mandalay 11221, Myanmar (Burma) 35.00 USD

Kaung Wai Hotel is located in Mandalay. It features rooms with air conditioning and the convenience of a 24-hour front desk.

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The hotel offers free parking.
Guests can enjoy breakfast and local dishes at the on-site restaurant.
Double room at Kaung Wai Hotel – US$35/night
Gaung Way Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Mandalay Palace and Zay Cho Market.

Take a bus/train

0.50 USD

5 mins

2.31 km

09:30

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.

It has an amazing views and there are monks that you can talk to also.
Shoes are left at the bottom for a fee of 200 kwats.
The view from the top is breathtaking of Mandalay.
They charge 1000 kyt for each device that you use to take photos with.
There is within the temple a stone commemorating the successful taking of the hill by Gurkhas during the second world war.

Pickup a taxi

3.08 USD

10 mins

3.44 km

12:45

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.

Alcoholic drinks are available if required.
The table setting is very nice with colorful table runners and great ceramic plates and bowls.
If you are looking for an authentic Burmese food then this is the right place .
It also has an inhouse souvenir shop.

Pickup a taxi

13.28 USD

30 mins

13.08 km

14:30

U Pein Bridge Detail Map

Amarapura, Township of Mandalay, Amarapura, Myanmar

U Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) bridge was built around 1850.

This is a great place to relax and temporarily forget the pressures of life.
U Bein Bridge is very nice for sunset.
Walking along the bridge around late afternoon is also a better experience.
Just walking across the U Bein Bridge you get to see how the people of Burma live.
There are stalls there selling some handicrafts if you are interested.
At the foot of Mandalay Hill, you can hire a taxi to bring you to U Bein’s Bridge at the outskirts of Mandalay for US$20.

Pickup a taxi

10.22 USD

20 mins

10.88 km

16:00

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.
Getting there is about 20 mins from town, best get a motorbike taxi for only a dollar.
You will see all kind of jade products there and even jade cutting places.