Mandalay International Airport 36 min
Hsinbyume Pagoda (Mya Thein Tan Pagoda) (55 min) Large 19th-century Buddhist pagoda with a white–painted exterior modeled on a legendary mountain. Shwenandaw Monastery (32 min) Ornate 19th-century Buddhist monastery that was once part of the royal palace at Amarapura. Kaunghmudaw Pagoda (25 min) Known for its egglike shape, this 17th-century pagoda is a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists. U Bein Bridge (23 min) Historic circa-1850s footbridge constructed over a lake using teakwood pillars & planks. Taung Tha Man Lake (25 min) Tranquil lake crossed by a famous wood bridge used by local fishermen & tourist boats. Zay Cho Market (20 min) Historic marketplace with 12 acres of merchants selling local foods, clothing, electronics & more. Mahamuni Buddha Temple (15 min) Revered temple complex & pilgrimage site featuring the sizable Mahamuni Buddha statue on a throne. マハムニパゴダ (29 min) Mingun Pahtodawgyi (54 min) Temple, monastery, buddhism, and architecture Mandalay Hill (36 min) A Buddhist pilgrimage site, this prominent hill features ample pagodas, monasteries & scenic views. Saggaing Hill (30 min) Buddhist center with many monasteries & gold-topped pagodas with river views & day trips. Mingun Bell (53 min) Completed in 1810, this massive bell is 12 feet tall & weighs approximately 200,000 lbs. Mahagandhayon Monastery (16 min) Monastery and buddhism Kuthodaw Pagoda (31 min) The Mahamuni Buddha image is deified at this important Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site. Bagaya Monastery (12 min) Ancient working Buddhist monastery made entirely of teak, with intricate carvings & reliefs. |