Mandalay

Mandalay Overview

Mandalay was the last capital of the third Myanmar Empire. Located about 668km from Yangon, Mandalay preserves all elements of the old educational system, social and cultural development of Myanmar, especially the traditions of music and dance. It is the main center for the study of Buddhist literature.

Get In

  • By plane to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
  • By train
  • By bus
  • By boat from Bagan
  • By pick-up from Pyin Oo Lwin

Get around

  • By taxi
  • By motorbike taxi
  • By bicycle
  • By trishaw

See & Do

  • Mandalay Hill
  • Shwe Kyi Myin Paya
  • Maha Myat Muni Paya
  • Kuthodaw Pagoda
  • Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda
  • Myanan San Kyaw Golden Palace
  • Royal Palace
  • Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area
  • Puppet Show at Mandalay Marionettes Theatre
  • Mingun: Hisbyume Pagoda, Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, Mingun Bell
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