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  • Sculptures on the staircase
  • U bein bridge at Amarapura is a popular photo stop on your Myanmar tour.

Located on the east bank of the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River, Mandalay is Myanmar’s second largest city, and capital city of the Mandalay region, an interesting destination on a Myanmar tour.

Mandalay is the economic hub of Upper Burma, acting as its commercial, educational, and health centre.

A fairly new city, Mandalay was founded in 1857 by King Mindon, at the foot of Mandalay Hill, and acted as the Burmese royal capital until British rule.

During the colonial era, in spite of the British delegating Yangon as the new Burmese commercial and political hub, Mandalay became the centre of Burmese culture and Buddhist teachings and was regarded by the Burmese as a primary symbol of sovereignty and identity.

Before and during Burmese independence, which came in 1948, Mandalay had gone through a process of deterioration. With a high population of Chinese immigrating from Yunnan and Sichuan Province in the 1980’s, the city began rebuilding and has become a major trade centre for Lower Burma, Upper Burma, China and India.

Featuring various historical buildings, temples, and pagodas, as well Mandalay Palace and Hill, Mandalay offers excursions outside the city on a Myanmar vacaton including the monastery and pagoda covered hills of Sagaing, former ancient capitals of Amarapura and Ava, as well as a scenic trip upriver to Mingun, with its vast unfinished pagoda and world's largest bronze bell.

As the centre for silk and cotton weaving, marble carving, bronze and silver crafts and kalaga tapestries, Mandalay offers a vast array of Burmese culture.

 

 

Myanmar Travel Information

At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy to navigate travel information section dedicated to a Myanmar tour.

Learn about the history and culture of Myanmar, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Myanmar's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Myanmar for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Myanmar tours today!

 

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After your Myanmar tour consider taking the time to visit other destinations. Goway offers exciting China vacation packages, India tours and Thailand vacation packages plus a comprehensive selection of vacation packages in many other Asian countries.

 

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Mandalay, Myanmar

  • Mandalay to Bagan Expedition River Cruise

    Enjoy a cruise aboard a traditionally styled ship and visit sites around Mandalay before heading south to Bagan, home to more than 3000 Buddhist temples. This cruise gives a wonderful glimpse into both well known and lesser known places
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,951
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing, Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Myanmar Showcase

    Stunning beauty, mystical ambience and peace loving people are the essence of Myanmar. The gleaming temples in Yangon alone are outstanding but Bagan and Mandalay totally complete the experience.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,798
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • The Golden Land: Irrawaddy River Boutique Cruise

    Cruise through the heart of Myanmar from Mandalay through Bagan to Yangon. See this timeless land from your cruise ship marveling at the amazing sights of this historical destination.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,947
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • The Strand Luxury Cruise: Bagan to Mandalay

    Explore Myanmar’s ancient capitals on a river cruise down the Irrawaddy River. Stroll past thousands of temples on the heritage trail in Bagan before boarding the luxury Strand Cruise and sailing up the Irrawaddy River to explore the ancient capitals of Mingun and Ava and the nation’s second largest city, Mandalay.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,712
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing, Small Group Touring
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  • The Strand Luxury Cruise: Mandalay to Bagan

    Explore the ancient ruins of Myanmar aboard the peerless Strand Cruise. Voyage down the Irrawaddy from Mandalay to Bagan, mooring in prime locations close to the best temples while enjoying the vessel’s luxury facilities.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,510
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing, Small Group Touring
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