Striking golden stupa encircled by 1,774 white stupas containing marble inscriptions, offering a serene, photogenic temple setting near Mandalay Hill.
Mandalay Marrionettes Theater
Traditional Burmese puppet performances with live music and English narration, showcasing a fading Mandalay art form in an entertaining hour-long show.
Mingun Pahtodawgyi
An unfinished stupa that would have been the largest in the world.
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Mandalay Hill
A vantage point offering panoramic views of the city, especially at sunset.
Museum included on the archaeological ticket, offering cultural and historical context to Mandalay’s royal era and surrounding heritage sites.
Shwe In Bin Monastery
Quiet teak monastery less visited by tourists, ideal for appreciating traditional wooden architecture and observing monastic life in a peaceful setting.
Sky Bar
Rooftop bar at Ayarwaddy River View Hotel known for sweeping Irrawaddy sunset views, a relaxed alternative to temple viewpoints.
Sagaing Hill
A spiritual center with numerous monasteries and pagodas overlooking the Irrawaddy River.
Atumashi Monastery
A reconstructed monastery known for its unique architecture.
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Min Thi Ha
Noted as Mandalay’s oldest tea shop, a classic spot to try traditional Myanmar tea in a historic setting near central accommodations.
Kyauktawgyi Pagoda
Features a large Buddha statue carved from a single marble block.