Mandalay International Airport 54 min
Taung Tha Man Lake (34 min) Tranquil lake crossed by a famous wood bridge used by local fishermen & tourist boats. Mingun Pahtodawgyi (1 hr 22) Temple, monastery, buddhism, and architecture マハムニパゴダ (8 min) Maha Atulawaiyan (Atumashi) Kyaungdawgyi (8 min) Monastery and buddhism Zay Cho Market (10 min) Historic marketplace with 12 acres of merchants selling local foods, clothing, electronics & more. Shweinbin Monastery (16 min) Calm, secluded monastery featuring wooden architecture & intricate carvings & facades. Mahagandhayon Monastery (31 min) Monastery and buddhism Su Taung Pyae Pagoda (15 min) Ancient hilltop pagoda offering sweeping city views, reachable by walking or an escalator for a fee. Jade Market (15 min) Huge, bustling market with hundreds of traders selling locally mined jade stones & jewelry. Kuthodaw Pagoda (8 min) The Mahamuni Buddha image is deified at this important Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site. Mingun Bell (1 hr 20) Completed in 1810, this massive bell is 12 feet tall & weighs approximately 200,000 lbs. Sanda Muni pagoda (7 min) A massive Buddha statue & a grand gilded pagoda surrounded by many smaller towers. Shwenandaw Monastery (8 min) Ornate 19th-century Buddhist monastery that was once part of the royal palace at Amarapura. Kaunghmudaw Pagoda (52 min) Known for its egglike shape, this 17th-century pagoda is a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists. |