What to do in Mandalay Region

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Dhammayangyi Temple and hot air balloons at sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Dhammayangyi Temple and hot air balloons at sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
A sunrise balloon ride over Bagan might seem touristy, but the views are incredible. The sheer number of temples dotting the landscape is difficult to appreciate from ground level. I wasn't prepared to be so wowed, but I have to put Bagan up there with Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat - two of my favorite places.
Standing 240 metres above the city of Mandalay, Mandalay Hill offers amazing panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. At the top of Mandalay Hill is Su Taung Pyae Pagoda, a major pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists for nearly two centuries. With polished marble floors, mosaic-embedded archways and glistening gold stupas rising up towards a perfect cloud-brushed sky, this place was pretty spectacular even without the views. But add those into the equation and you’ve got somewhere worth making a brief stop in Mandalay for. Read more about Mandalay Hill and the Su Taung Pyi Pagoda here: http://galloparoundtheglobe.com/a-morning-at-mandalay-hill-myanmar/
Monks are ever-present in Southeast Asia, adorned in robes of various shades which differ from country to country. The rich hues of the fabric provide a colorful contrast to their background, as here, in dusty Old Bagan, Myanmar. #myanmar #bagan
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One Bagan Sightseeing Tour

One Bagan Sightseeing Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$126 per adult*
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The River Less Travelled By Bike from Bagan to Pakokku

The River Less Travelled By Bike from Bagan to Pakokku

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$638 per traveller*
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The Bagan Cooking Class

The Bagan Cooking Class

Activity duration is 4 hours
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Price is AU$300 per traveller*
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The largest book in the world. Each page has its own pagoda. Beautiful spot. You can’t get photos close to the pages as there is a fence.

Kuthodaw Pagoda

You can learn about the history of Mandalay with a trip to Kuthodaw Pagoda. Discover the cocktail bars in this culturally rich area or seek out the cycling trails.

Kuthodaw Pagoda
Temple of Ananda and Thatbinnyu Temple

Ananda Temple

Ananda Temple is just one of the places to see in Bagan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's temples or seek out its cycling trails.

Ananda Temple
Another reason to visit Mandalay. Sutaungpyei Pagoda on top of Mandalay Hill is gorgeous. I love seeing the monks and nuns using their mobile phones. #mandalay #myanmar #pagoda

Mandalay Hill

Explore the great outdoors at Mandalay Hill, a lovely green space in Mandalay. Discover the cocktail bars in this culturally rich area or seek out the cycling trails.

Mandalay Hill
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Dhammayangyi Temple

After visiting Dhammayangyi Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bagan. Discover the area's temples or seek out its cycling trails.

Dhammayangyi Temple

Mahamuni Buddha Temple

Find out about the history of Mandalay when you spend time at Mahamuni Buddha Temple. Discover the area's cocktail bars or seek out the cycling trails.

Mahamuni Buddha Temple

Bagan Golden Palace

Bagan Golden Palace is just one of the places to see in Old Bagan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bagan Golden Palace

Mandalay Palace

After visiting Mandalay Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mandalay. Discover the area's cocktail bars or seek out the cycling trails.

Mandalay Palace

Candacraig Hotel

Learn about the local history of Pyin Oo Lwin with a stop at Candacraig Hotel. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Candacraig Hotel

Zegyo Market

During your trip to Mandalay, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Zegyo Market. Discover the area's cocktail bars or seek out the cycling trails.

Zegyo Market

 

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Day trip destinations from Mandalay Region

Person walking on Amarapura Bridge, Mandalay

Mandalay

A year in the making..... I got the shot I wanted after a lot of research, 17’000kms and a week of travel, a very early morning, a sketchy, sandy motorbike ride and a little bit of blind luck in the form of a local kid who pointed me in the right direction. These are the Balloons over Bagan, Myanmar. #Adventure #adventurephotocontest

Old Bagan

Beautiful gardens just outside a ridiculously charming hill town in central Burma/Myanmar

Pyin Oo Lwin

mountain landscape in myanmar

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