Welcome to Mandalay, the cultural capital of Northern Myanmar.

Meet your driver upon arrival at the airport for a private transfer to your hotel. Check-in and rest of the day at leisure to start exploring the city on your own. The more time you spend there, the more you will discover its rustic charm. From colorful walks around the moat, visits to various monasteries and pagodas, and of course, the endless string of teashops, there is so much more to this unassuming town.

Transportation: Mandalay Airport (MDL) to Ostello Bello Hostel by Private Car or Van
Accommodation: Ostello Bello Hostel in Superior Room

Pick-up at your hotel at 08:00 by private car and guide and transfer to meeting point where you will meet your trishaw and ride through the streets and alleys of Mandalay to get a chance to discover the lives of the city. At some interesting roadside shops, you may stop, and your guide will motivate you to try local foods such as Myanmar rice noodle (Mohinga), coconut noodle, pickled tea leaf salad. Then visit some handicraft shops such as bamboo weaving (depends on season),?? Then you will reach the palace front market (Nan Shae Market) and wader around it. Then you will continue your ride to go to visit a charming monastery called Shwenandaw Kyaung and the famous Kuthodaw Pagoda and passing by Mandalay Palace.

Continue by private car , you will visit the great Mahamuni Pagoda which is historical and the biggest one in Mandalay. It is a must for all travelers visiting Mandalay. The huge statue of Buddha is decorated with thick gold leaves. The pagoda is always crowded with the local worshippers. 

Head over to the Shwe Kyin Monastery,observe how right after sunset the young student monks gather and line up for their evening prayer. You will discretely observe their evening rituals while walking around the magnificent teak monastery. A unique evening which will allow you to fully delve into the spirituality of the area before returning to your hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ostello Bello Hostel in Superior Room
Miscellaneous: Mandalay City Tour with English speaking guide (full day)

Free day at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ostello Bello Hostel in Superior Room

Free time at leisure until check-out.

Meals: Breakfast