Half Day Highlight Of Mandalay

General information

DestinationCategory
Mandalay, MyanmarSightseeing Tours

Program details

Enjoy your tour to Shwenandaw Monastery; it is a wonderfully fragile yet grand example of 19th century Myanmar teak architecture and also a significant masterpiece of the wood-carver’s art. Sandamuni Pagoda; it was erected on the location of King Mindons provisional palace. The Paya is also famous for the Iron Buddha Sandamani cast. Kuthodaw Pagoda; the Buddhist bible in stone-inscription version tells all the teachings of Buddha. There are 729 pieces of marble stones, each of which is housed by temples. Mandalay Hill; it is located outside the North of downtown its summit is 230 m above the surrounding plain and it is the natural watch-tower for the visitors to watch sunrise or sunset over the city plains. Dress Code: For religious reason, the modest and decent dress is required such as wearing to cover your knees. Shoes must be removed before entering the Pagoda since most religious grounds not allow wearing shoes, sandal, thong or flip-flop and socks. Hats and sunglasses will be useful for tropical zone in Mandalay.

Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up from hotels at 9 am or 2 pm.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours.
Languages: English.