As a World Cultural Heritage site, Mandalay has numerous monasteries and pagodas, showcasing the history of Buddhism and of feudal dynasties. Explore this Buddhism city with private car and driver, according to a well-designed itinerary but flexible to explore at your own pace. Covers 7 of top attractions including temples, monuments, and U Bein Bridge in a full day. • Full-day private air-conditioned car and driver service. • Climb to the top of Mandalay Hill to overlook the whole city. • Marveled with incredible Buddhist carvings in either teak monastery or jade pagoda. • Enjoy the beautiful sunset on the World’s Oldest Teak Bridge. • Includes pickup and drop-off at downtown Mandalay hotels. • Optional English-speaking tour guide service.
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08:30~09:30:Stand on the top of Mandalay Hill, overlook the Whole City. Mandalay Hill is a good place to have a great view of the city and surrounding areas. You can either walk or ask for a driving to the top. If you have enough time, a 30-minute walking is strongly recommended. En route, you’ll not only enjoy the fun of hiking, but also be able to admire a Buddhist statue and some little pagodas. Once you reach the top of the hill, there are two temples, the Sandamuni and Sutaungpyei Pagodas. Here, at this tranquil site, pilgrims often present offerings and pray.
09:30~10:30:Stroll the Mandalay Palace, feel the Glory of Myanmar’s Last Dynasty. Now you see the Mandalay Palace is a replica, because the original palace was destroyed during WWII. It was built by King Mindon in 18 century and surrounded by a beautiful moat. As the home of King Mindon and his family, it is one of the land mark of Myanmar. Stroll the extensive grounds and enjoy the shady, ancient gardens, playgrounds, and swimming pools. For those interested in its military aspects, security ports for soldiers, horses, and archers can be viewed. You will also encounter sheds for the royal animals, audience halls and a monastery. Royal clothing is on display and can even be worn for photos.
10:30-11:30:Shwenandaw Monastery - Embossed Teakwood Beauty Shwenandaw means “Golden Palace” because it was once part of the Royal Palace. No longer plated in gold, this monastery still exhibits intricately carved 19th-century architecture. As you walk through, you will see stories told in the beautiful relief carvings. All around the walls and roofs are shapes or designs etched into the beautiful teak. The main shrine houses a gilt statue of the Buddha.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within central area of Mandalay. Please enter the name and address of your hotel information in the blank of pickup location at the time of booking.
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