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Mandalay Excursion to Amarapura – Half Day

Mandalay - Amarapura
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Mandalay Excursion to Amarapura – Half Day
This half-day Mandalay – Amarapura allow you to explore Amarapura to see the famous Buddhist monastery of Mahagandayon, 200 years old U Bein Bridge the longest teak-wood bridge the world, and the Bagaya Monastery.

Highlights

  • Buddhist monastery of Mahagandayon.
  • U Bein Bridge – the world’s longest teak bridge.
  • Bagaya Monastery

Tour Itinerary

Today, our local guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, then take a scenic drive 15 km (haft an hour) to Amarapura, the former city of Burma. Upon arrival, visit the famous Buddhist Mahagandayon monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study. Every day, at 10 am, monks will line up for their meal, this is a wonderful moment to take memorable photos.

amarapura

Then heading to the 200-year old U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest teak bridge built in 1782 at the time when Amarapura was Royal capital. Highlight your trip to Amarapura with a visit to a traditional hand-woven silk workshop in the village near the bridge to gain insight into the local production. For centuries, the exquisite hand-made silk has made the region well-known to the world and become more appealing to tourists. Seeing the clever artisans sitting at their loom and creating the intricated textiles before moving to the next destination.

U-Bein-Bridge

Later on, visit Bagaya Monastery, an ancient monastery which built entirely by teakwood and well-know for a superb collection of Buddha statues. Then return to Mandalay where your trip ends. Lunch is included. Thank you for making your half-day Mandalay trip with us!

Bagaya-Monastery

Important Note*

  • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
  • The itinerary can be customized basing on your interests (you can extend your stay at each location, add/remove activities)

Booking Policy

Price Includes

  • Entrance fees & permits
  • Tours guide (English speaking tour guide)
  • Good (private) car or van with air-condition
  • One bottle of water/per person

Price excludes

  • Drinks & beverage
  • Others not mentioned
  • Insurance

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