Mandalay Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

City of Pagodas: Mandalay

A trip to Myanmar is a journey of the soul and Buddhist culture, washing away the restlessness deep in the soul and making it more peaceful and joyful. Mandalay, Mandalay Province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the second largest city in Myanmar, is not only the economic, political, and cultural center of Myanmar, but also a famous city of pagodas and a tourist destination. Mahagandayon Monastery, also known as the Thousand Monks Monastery. It is the largest monastery in Myanmar. Every morning, tourists from all over the world gather here to witness the shocking scene of thousands of monks having meals together. There are no restrictions on vegetarian or non-vegetarian food in Myanmar's monasteries, and the monks eat whatever they receive as alms. There are two meals a day, at 4am and 10am, and only water can be consumed outside of these times. Emerald Buddha Pagoda, the only pagoda in the world built entirely of emerald. At night, the emerald body emits a soft green light, bringing a sense of peace and tranquility to people. Ubun Bridge, the world's longest century-old pomelo wood bridge. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world to watch the sunset. As the sun sets in the west, standing on the wooden bridge with your loved one, basking in the afterglow, it is so romantic and happy that it is also known as the "Lovers' Bridge" by the locals. Mandalay Palace is mainly red and gold in color, showing the noble temperament of the royal family. Although it is not as luxurious as other palaces, it is particularly grand. Climbing the tower, the entire palace is in full view, leaving nothing to the imagination. Gudutao Pagoda, meaning "the greatest merit pagoda in the world", has 729 cloud stone tablets inside, on which the Tripitaka is carved. If a person reads for 8 hours a day, it would take more than 400 days to finish reading them all. These stone tablets are also known as "the greatest books 📖". Golden Palace Monastery, a stunning masterpiece of zelkova wood architecture. Originally a golden palace, after years of wind and sun, the golden color has faded, leaving only black memories: the carved figures on the wooden doors and windows are arranged in an orderly and three-dimensional manner, making this 150-year-old monastery a classic of wood carving architecture.

Beautiful Sunset at U Bein Bridge

U Bein Bridge has become one of Myanmar’s iconic landmarks, the bridge was constructed in the 1850s by a mayor, built out of 1, 086 posts, total length 1,200 meters acrosses the Lake Taunghthaman in Amarapura, and is believed to be the oldest & longest teakwood bridge in the world, the surface planks are from the old royal palace of Inwa. I went there on January, because the weather is more cooler. The best time to see the most beauty of U Bein Bridge is in the sunset time, the slanting rays of the setting sun gave a warm orange tinge to the sky, gorgeous & peaceful, certainly becomes the most hunted photographed site for tourists and even locals.😉😎 #tripblazers#MyTripVlog#passionpassport#nationalpark

The world’s longest teak bridge

U Bein Bridge is a must see attraction in Mandalay. It is one of the best places to contemplate the sunrise and sunset. Apart from being a tourist attraction, this bridge is also a road for locals. . . . #passionpassport #mandalay #myanmar #bridge #culturalattractions #historicculture #historicallandmarks #exploresgtogether #tripaway

THE OLDEST & LONGEST TEAKWOOD BRIDGE

A day in Mandalay to cap off my trip in Burma. 🇲🇲 📍 U-Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2-kilometre bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. This spot remains one of the most beautiful sunsets I gazed on! 🌅 The Taungthaman Lake is near the ancient capital of Amarapura, and the bridge spans it. It was once the royal capital, but it has now been merged into Mandalay. The bridge was built around 1850 and is named for U Bein, the mayor who commissioned it. (U is a Burmese honorific that is essentially equivalent to Mister, except that it is earned rather than given, and it denotes someone who is esteemed in the community.) Although parts of the original pillars have been rebuilt with concrete, the structure was originally made of salvaged teak from a nearby palace. However, a surprising number of the wooden pillars survive, giving the bridge its shaky appearance. The bridge is still widely used by local pedestrians, but it is also a popular tourist attraction, particularly after sunset. Tourist-chartered small wooden boats glide under and around the bridge, lining up on the western side just as the sun sets behind the bridge's shadow. The western bank is congested with souvenir dealers, tour bus drivers killing time, and restaurants. #travelguide#historicculture#nationalpark#beautifulsunsets#bestislandtraveltowns#roadtrip#summervacation#urbanexplorer

Bagan temples is highlight of our visit to this ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the 11th and 13th centuries, 4,446 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of 3822 temples and pagodas still survive to the present day. We got a sense of the landscape of Bagan and its temples by a balloon ride in the morning followed a visit to the main temples over 2 days. We started with Ananda temple which is one of Old Bagan temples which well restored and then we saw sunset over the Irrawaddy river from the Bu Paya temple. The next day we visited the imposing three-storied Htilominlo Temple, which is currently being restored, the Upali Thein and red bricked Khaymigha temples nearby towards Old Bagan on the road from Nyaung-U. #GiveThanks

Get up at four in the morning, simply clean up, take the camera and ride the motorcycle to the depths of the woods. Despite the sleepiness, but when I think of a beautiful sunrise, I will be strong. The stupa Xu Sanduo is the ideal place to watch the sunrise and sunset, because it is the tallest pagoda that allows visitors to climb. So, every sunrise and sunset, visitors from all over the world will gather here. If it is a little late, don't think about a good location. Standing around the top of the tower, Bagan's stupa is unobstructed, the camera is set up, the parameters are adjusted, and the surrounding partners are waiting for the dawn. More and more people came to see the sunrise, accompanied by the noisy crowd, and occasionally came out from the surrounding insects. There was a glimmer of light on the horizon, and a narrow dark red glow was gradually revealed. The 10,000-way glow was sprinkled on the distant stupa through the clouds and was covered with a golden glow. It began to fog around, and from afar, the stupa was looming, like a fairyland. After a while, a group of hot air balloons crossed the morning sun and slowly took off... After watching the sunrise, I came to the Irrawaddy River and ordered a simple breakfast in front of the breakfast stalls on the side of several old towers. My trip to Bagan.

My habit of traveling in the past is that I can't live early, only black. It was tempting for the beautiful sunrise of Bagan. This time it was an exception. It started early at 5 am. The sky is unclear, the Irrawaddy River is still hidden in chaos, and our motorcycle lights are thinned through the night, along the dirt road between the jungle stupa. Suddenly a half-drilled black-skinned little brother, like Wang Baoqiang in "Thai", actually riding a motorcycle all the way to follow us, we must take us to a tower to see the sunrise, with Go and see that the tower is not high, the surrounding stupa is thin and covered by trees, it is not suitable for taking pictures. The morning dawn has already appeared, and I am not waiting for it. We decisively return to the ancient tower where the sun was shining. I climbed the top of the tower and looked around the mountains for a long time. The morning smog and the spires stood still. At this time, the sunrise has been in the east, and everyone is looking forward to the sky, and the morning glow is bright, like the Buddhas light, and the earth shines. Soon, the sun took off the colorful and charming coat, and it became a high-hanging daylight. A hot air balloon sitting on a 300-dollar float from a distance, swaying through the thousands of stupas in the rays of the sun, slowly disappearing on the Irrawaddy River. The beauty of the world is often hard-won, and it only disappears in an instant.

Luan Bagan is an ancient city of Myanmar, a Buddhist cultural site, and a famous tourist destination. It is located in the middle of the border and is located on the left bank of the middle of the Irrawaddy River. Located in the middle of the Irrawaddy River flowing through the central part of Myanmar, it is the center of the Burmese. The urban area retains many Buddhist pagodas and Buddhist temples built in various historical periods in Myanmar. The architectural art of the Buddhist stupa is the epitome of Myanmar's ancient architectural art and is a precious historical and cultural heritage of Myanmar. You can choose to rent a horse-drawn carriage in Bagan, or you can choose to rent an electric car. Most hotels can rent electric cars, and the price is about 6,000 kyats to 8,000 kyats. Bagan Thande Hotel Opposite the hotel, like Thande has a strong Burmese style, even more exaggerated is that there is a stupa in the hotel... The old Bagan hotels are different, but I am still more Like the linden tree in Thande.

who told i hit some random people and become a don? everyone. i hit was a don already #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Travel tips

Myanmar is a country with ethnic diversity and religious diversity. Most people here live a comfortable life. Create value through your own labor. The days of walking in Myanmar felt the enthusiasm and temperature of the people here. Although there was an accident, I returned home in advance. I hope to continue the wave next time.

## Mandalay Sunset: A paper umbrella, , what kind of story do you expect?

City of Pagodas: Mandalay

A trip to Myanmar is a journey of the soul and Buddhist culture, washing away the restlessness deep in the soul and making it more peaceful and joyful. Mandalay, Mandalay Province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the second largest city in Myanmar, is not only the economic, political, and cultural center of Myanmar, but also a famous city of pagodas and a tourist destination. Mahagandayon Monastery, also known as the Thousand Monks Monastery. It is the largest monastery in Myanmar. Every morning, tourists from all over the world gather here to witness the shocking scene of thousands of monks having meals together. There are no restrictions on vegetarian or non-vegetarian food in Myanmar's monasteries, and the monks eat whatever they receive as alms. There are two meals a day, at 4am and 10am, and only water can be consumed outside of these times. Emerald Buddha Pagoda, the only pagoda in the world built entirely of emerald. At night, the emerald body emits a soft green light, bringing a sense of peace and tranquility to people. Ubun Bridge, the world's longest century-old pomelo wood bridge. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world to watch the sunset. As the sun sets in the west, standing on the wooden bridge with your loved one, basking in the afterglow, it is so romantic and happy that it is also known as the "Lovers' Bridge" by the locals. Mandalay Palace is mainly red and gold in color, showing the noble temperament of the royal family. Although it is not as luxurious as other palaces, it is particularly grand. Climbing the tower, the entire palace is in full view, leaving nothing to the imagination. Gudutao Pagoda, meaning "the greatest merit pagoda in the world", has 729 cloud stone tablets inside, on which the Tripitaka is carved. If a person reads for 8 hours a day, it would take more than 400 days to finish reading them all. These stone tablets are also known as "the greatest books 📖". Golden Palace Monastery, a stunning masterpiece of zelkova wood architecture. Originally a golden palace, after years of wind and sun, the golden color has faded, leaving only black memories: the carved figures on the wooden doors and windows are arranged in an orderly and three-dimensional manner, making this 150-year-old monastery a classic of wood carving architecture.

Exploring in Mandalay

Mandalay palace, the last kingdom of Myanmar. The palace is surrounded by a moat. The king, queen, princess and their servants’s rooms can be visited within the compound. #mandalaypalace #myanmar #mandalay

Mandalay Myanmar

Beautiful emotional view in Mandalay, Myanmar ❤️❤️❤️Mandalay Palace in Myanmar is really amazing ❤️❤️❤️ Lovely to explore around the palace and culture ❤️❤️❤️ Many ancient statue and places are all over the town. ❤️❤️❤️ It was the wonderful moment ❤️❤️❤️

Mandalay Myanmar

Beautiful emotional view in Mandalay, Myanmar ❤️❤️❤️Mandalay Palace in Myanmar is really amazing ❤️❤️❤️ Lovely to explore around the palace and culture ❤️❤️❤️ Many ancient statue and places are all over the town. ❤️❤️❤️ It was the wonderful moment ❤️❤️❤️

Magical sunrise from Old Bagan! 🌅

As the first rays of the morning sun creep across this Unesco World Heritage Site, hundreds of red-brick temples magically turn a burning gold! 🧡 Old Bagan is home to over 2,000 temples and pagodas, many of which are well-preserved and still in use today. Some of the most popular temples to visit include Ananda Temple, Shwezigon Pagoda, and Dhammayangyi Temple. 📸 @travelimagez

Ananda Temple.

The Ananda Temple is a popular landmark which you should visit if you are in Bagan. To move around this place and the area I recommend hiring a driver. You will be grateful especially for the air conditioning. The recommended sightseeing time is half an hour or maximum one hour. It is a big place, colourful and with a beautiful architecture. It is more comfortable to visit this place in the morning or late afternoon as the weather is quite hot. Remember to remove your shoes to walk inside the building. Remember to remove your shoes. It is strictly prohibited to step on this place with any kind of shoes. #createwithtrip #myanmar #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Really enjoyed the grounds and interior. One of the most complete and beautiful temples with buddha statues and murals that have been saved. Recent UNESCO status will help save and protect such temples. Plan a visit her to be the highlight of bagan. #GiveThanks

There are many Bagan pagodas, which are called the city of Vantaa. There are more than 40,000 Buddhist pagodas in history. The tower of Ananda Temple is especially prominent! Ananda Temple is known as the most beautiful building in Bagan. The entire temple is square and covers an area of nearly 100 acres. The center of the yard is Ananda Tower. The tower is an Indian-style square big Buddha cave. There is one door in the southeast and northwest. There is a Buddha about 10 meters high in the door. stands above the tower with a tower more than 70 meters high, very tall and magnificent. The tower is light yellow, with thousands of statues of Buddha and Buddha statues on the outer wall. Around the main tower are many small towers, statues and various animal and monster sculptures. The thousands of Buddha statues of different sizes on the outer wall of the Ananda Temple stupa, under the sun, solemnly bow their heads, overlooking the people under their feet. Every morning, the locals and many pilgrims who traveled far and wide to worship and dedicate flowers, which are very distinctive. This stupa is a medium-sized building in the Bagan Dynasty. Its architectural craftsmanship greatly exceeds the previous stupa, and it is built with the unique style of Myanmar...