Mandalay Region Travel Guide

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.
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
Amazing detail, inside and out.

Popular cities in Mandalay Region

Mandalay
Mandalay
Known for Castle, Biking and Temples
Come to Mandalay and enjoy its temples, castle and cocktail bars.

Reasons to visit

  • Mahamuni Buddha Temple
  • Kuthodaw Pagoda
  • Shwenandaw Monastery
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Nyaung-U
Nyaung-U
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Biking
Get away to Nyaung-U! Enjoy the temples, local cuisine and horse riding.

Reasons to visit

  • Bagan Golden Palace
  • Htilominlo Temple
  • Shwezigon Pagoda
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Tada-U
Tada-U
Venture to sights like Bagaya Monastery and Maha Aungmye Bonzan as you discover Tada-U.

Reasons to visit

  • Maha Aungmye Bonzan
  • Bagaya Monastery
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Pyin Oo Lwin
Pyin Oo Lwin
Known for Gardens, Biking and Flowers
Escape to relaxing Pyin Oo Lwin! Enjoy its waterfalls, gardens and temples.

Reasons to visit

  • National Kandawgyi Gardens
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Kyaukpadaung
Kyaukpadaung
Check out the local area in Kyaukpadaung—home to attractions like Mount Popa Monastery and Mount Popa.

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Popa
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Meiktila
Meiktila
Known for Universities
Get away to Meiktila! Enjoy the university life and more.
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