Mandalay, Myanmar skyline: the 28 most iconic buildings and best views in Mandalay

This is a Buddhist stupa, located in Mandalay, Burma, that contains the world's largest book. It lies at the foot of Mandalay Hill and was built during the reign of King Mindon in 1857. The "book" consists of 729 marble slabs, each inscribed with a page of the Tripitaka, the complete Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism. Each slab is housed in its own small shrine.

The largest stone book in the world is located in Kuthodaw Paya ("Pagoda of Great Merit"). It consists of 729 stone steles with Buddhist canons, that form the complete text of the Tripitaka. Each stella is located in a separate pavilion. Continuous reading will take approximately 450 days. 2,500 monks gathered in Mandalay in 1871 for the Fifth Buddhist Council, where they spent 5 months examining, collating and writing down the sacred texts of the Tripitaka. They decided to immortalize these sacred texts in stone, as a souvenir for posterity, and began construction, which lasted for 8 years. The craftsmen carved only 10 lines a day. In 1900 the text from the stone steles was printed on paper resulting in 38 volumes of 400 pages each.

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Amazing historical landmark 👍 Its name translated literally means Royal Merit. It contains 729 tone-inscription caves, each containing a marble slab inscribed on both sides with a page of text from the entire book in Buddhist text. You will find a magnificent tree with the compounds. Truly amazing! Just remember that it's a space of prayer so you are required to dress modestly and remove your shoes. Ladies, no shorts or mini skirts! ⚠️

Very neat set of small white buildings, each with a stone "page" of the largest book in the world inside. You have to walk from building to building to read it. The buildings themselves are very cool to look at even if you can't read Myanmar because there are so many of them.

Beautiful pagoda with an interesting history. The Buddhist scriptures in each of its many stupas were once etched with gold and gemstones, but the British looted this all when they came through. It is still a beautiful place. Some rows of stupas are better maintained than others. The marble floor tiles help keep one's feet cool while the sun blazes, as do some leafy trees. Women who enter can borrow a longyi for free at the entrance. There is no entrance fee for tourists.

Kuthotaw Pagoda is an amazing place. King Mindon had built the pagoda as part of the traditional foundations of the new royal city, Mandalay in 1857. He convened and lead the Fifth Buddhist Synod in 1871. The king wanted to leave a great work of merit by having the Tipitaka set in stone for posterity. The construction began in 1860 and the inscriptions were opened to the public on 4th May 1868. They were arranged in neat rows within three enclosures, 42 in the first, 168 in the middle and 519 in the third. One more stands at the southeast corner of the first enclosure making it 730, and this stone records how it all came into being. Thirty four brick rest houses (Zayats) stood all around except on the east side of the pagoda.

A panoramic view overlooking the Mandalay city Very scenic

I recently visited Mandalay Hill, a famous viewpoint offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Known for its religious significance and scenic beauty, it’s a must-visit for those exploring Mandalay.

Mandalay Hill is an awe-inspiring site that offers a profound spiritual and panoramic experience. The ascent up the 1,729 steps is rewarded with breathtaking views of Mandalay, the Ayeyarwady River, and the surrounding landscapes. Sunset at Mandalay Hill is particularly enchanting, with the sun casting a warm glow on the golden stupas. It's a place of tranquility, reflection, and stunning vistas, making it a must-visit attraction for travelers exploring Mandalay and seeking a deeper connection with Myanmar's heritage.

As a foreigner, this has to be one of the most breathtaking places I've ever been to. I don't think I've ever seen anything more interesting than the Mandalay hill.♥️♥️

From memory, as we were told at the entrance, it is about 1700 steps to the top but this made the climb all the more worthwhile! The view is spectacular right across Mandalay. The cost of entry was tiny although they could have been a little more transparent about it. There are benches at intervals for those that need a rest on the way up and drinks vendors selling water and other drinks. There are other interesting temples to see in the vicinity of Mandalay Hill after you've walked back down. If you want to learn about the country you're visiting, you have to make the effort! We recommend it.

We were lucky enough to arrive in the city and to be transported right away in this amazing temple. The sunset light was the best thing and all the colours of the walls and decorations irradiated brightness and sparkles. The monks were super nice, they came talking to us (to practice their English as we later discovered), they were curious and kind. Amazing experience :-)

Very nice place to climb. It takes from 40 minutes to 1 hour approximately depends on you. There are many pagodas on the way and local markets where you can stop. The hike should be done barefoot so be prepared to end with your feet very dirty. The views from the top are very amazing and the atmosphere very good. If you are very tired to return by walk, you can take a local transportation that takes you to the bottom of the hill, the price is 1000 kyats per person.

Sandamuni Pagoda in Mandalay is a really peaceful and beautiful place. The golden pagoda in the center is surrounded by so many white stupas, which look amazing. Each stupa holds a marble slab with Buddhist texts, similar to Kuthodaw Pagoda nearby. The whole place feels calm and quiet, perfect for taking photos or just sitting and enjoying the atmosphere.

Beautiful site with countless pagodas. It’s free to walk in but you can also leave a donation if you wish to. I would recommend visiting early in the morning or late afternoon before sunset to avoid the heat. Toilets are available outside the complex, a short 2 minute on the right hand side of the main gate. There are also plenty of food stalls at the exit. There is enough place to park a car outside.

Beautiful pagoda located near the northeast corner of the Golden Palace at Mandalay. It is known for its multitude of white stupas that give it a very unique look. It was built in the late 19th century as a memorial to a young prince who was assasinated during a rebellion.

A sea of whitewashed stupas sets Sandamuni Pagoda apart from the thousand other pagodas that you will likely visit in Mandalay. If you take your time to observe the architecture, you will be rewarded with intricate details, linear perspectives and geometric patterns. A favorite place for marriage pictures, the brightly colored clothes of brides-to-be will contrast with the stark whiteness of the pagodas. Monks in saffron robes compete for your attention. During the visit, I did not mind being barefoot because I felt like I was floating on a magic carpet.

It is a beautiful pagoda which is covered with thousands of pagodas ! Actually the main golden pagoda is surrounded with 1700 of white little little pagados and it is a beautifull sight !! You will also get a areal view of this pagodas from mandalay hill !! And it is must visit

This is actually a better sightseeing experience than Mandalay Hill due to the fact it sees far less visitors. Not much shade around the large central stupa, so go earlier in the day to beat the heat.

This is similar to the nearby Kuthodaw pagoda because of the large number of whitewashed ancillary stupas, also each containing a tablet of scriptures - 1774 in total! Each slab measuring 1.68 meters tall and 1.07 meters wide! Wow. The pagoda houses the largest iron Buddha image in Burma, named the Sandamani image, cast in 1802 from of almost 41,000 pounds of iron, it is now covered with a layer of gold. Its difficult to get a true perspective of the number and e extent of these buildings. Aerial photos or Google Maps view helps.

This is a major pilgrimage site, located southwest of Mandalay, Myanmar. The Mahamuni Image, originally came from Arakan is enshrined in this temple and is highly venerated. According to legend, Buddha himself visited the Dhanyawadi city of Arakan in 554 BC. King Sanda Thuriya requested that an image be cast of him. Once complete, the Buddha breathed upon it, and thereafter the image took on his exact likeness.

Beautiful place but very badly damaged during the recent earthquake. Reconstruction however is in full swing, but large parts of the temple complex are currently not accessible. Also the fish pond got a big hit during the EQ, and all the fish have died. Very friendly staff who are happy to explain things to you. Despite the damage still very impression, don't forget to look up once in a while as the ceilings have the most beautiful elements of the whole temple.

The Pagoda is clean and exquisite. You can pray and donate. You can also feed to fish and tortoises at garden in this pagoda area. Be aware that one cannot wear shorts or skirts, dresses to visit. Bring a longyi for ladies or long pant. I didn't see any panhandlers near pagoda area at this time and people are no longer bothered for this.

This is an amazing temple to be in. There is a K5000 entrance fee for foreigners. This temple has got so much gold in it's interior and exterior that it looks so magnificent. Here, you get to witness devout worshippers apply gold leaf on the buddha statue. There's a video live stream as well as women are not allowed near it. There's also a bronze statue museum on-site with English explanations and an art gallery which details the faith in Myanmar. Would definitely recommend a visit here.

My first stop in Mandalay was here at Maher Myat Muni Pagoda. As always you must leave your shoes, etc. and walk barefoot. You walk past many merchants selling goods before getting to the pagoda. Here you must pay camera fees, but they don't apply to mobile phone cameras. Here only males can enter the central area with the big Buddha statue. I was ask by a local woman to present an offering on here behalf which is common.

Wow, what an interesting place. Unfortunately, you can't actually see the gold leaf Buddha, but they do have pictures of it at various years going back to 1935 so you can see the transition as it gets more and more gold leaves on it. The surrounding building is pretty impressive too. It seems to be a very holy place for people so please be respectful here.

In the compound of pagoda, the landscaping is very nice and relax place. The flowers are also so beautiful.

I visited Mandalay Palace on January 11, 2025. At the entrance, soldiers are stationed, and after paying the entry fee, you need to leave your passport in exchange for a visitor card, which you return to get your passport back when leaving. The palace must have been magnificent in its time, with impressive buildings and large green spaces. However, it now feels quite abandoned. I was practically the only visitor, aside from meeting the museum attendant in the small museum. The neglect is visible in the condition of the buildings, and apart from the structures, there isn’t much else to see. The museum does provide an interesting overview of the king and the palace’s history. If you’re in the area, it’s worth visiting, but I wouldn’t go to Mandalay just for the palace.

All empty without any sign , what all of those for ? If you just want to take some photos like I did , ok , nice on photo , that is it .

Beautiful but empty. Foreigners need passport to get in. Not much English signs. Nice place to visit if you want a sense of history and quiet. Entrance is via Eastern gate. They only accept Myanmar currency, 15,000 kip when I went. Be aware that you still need to walk a good 10 minutes from the entrance to get to actual palace front.

Mandalay Palace, located in Mandalay, Myanmar, was the royal residence of the last two kings of the Konbaung dynasty, King Mindon and King Thibaw. It was built between 1857 and 1859 as part of King Mindon's founding of Mandalay as the new royal capital. The palace complex is situated within a walled fort, encircled by a moat, and follows a traditional Burmese palace design. Although largely destroyed in World War II, a replica was rebuilt in the 1990s. Key Features and History: Construction: Built by King Mindon, replacing Amarapura as the capital, to establish a new royal city. Design: Follows traditional Burmese palace architecture with a walled fort, a moat, and one-story buildings. The number of spires above a building indicates its importance. Historical Significance: Mandalay Palace was the royal residence and seat of government until its capture by British forces in 1885 during the Third Anglo-Burmese War. World War II: The palace was heavily damaged by allied bombing during World War II, with only the royal mint and watch tower surviving. Reconstruction: A replica was rebuilt in the 1990s using modern materials, but it aims to preserve the original design. Visiting the Palace: Location: The palace is located in the center of Mandalay city, between 12th and 26th streets. Opening Hours: Generally open from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Entrance Fee: There is an entrance fee, typically around US$10. Attractions: Visitors can explore the palace grounds, including the audience hall, royal throne, and other royal buildings. The watchtower offers panoramic views of the palace and surrounding area. Getting Around: Renting a bike or taking a city tour are good options for exploring the palace and its surroundings.

Mandalay Palace is a majestic historical site that beautifully encapsulates Myanmar's rich heritage. The intricate architecture, serene moat, and meticulously landscaped gardens transport you to a bygone era. While some parts are under renovation, the palace remains a must-visit for history enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into royal life. Don't miss the scenic sunset view from the watchtower.

The Madalay Royal Palace is a wonderful collection of buildings situated in a huge complex that is surrounded with a wall and a moat. If you are visiting the palace grounds by yourself, make sure to inquire about entrances that are open to tourists. This will avoid unnecessary delays. Remember also to bring your passport. Palace guards will keep it until you exit. The architecture of the palace is striking. Some of the buildings have kept their gold leaf ornamentation, while those that no longer have it are painted in a deep red color. The palace has a couple of exhibition rooms, but the exhibits need significant improvement.

It is overall not a great place to visit. Here are things to know: (1) You may only enter from the east gate. (2) They take foreigners passports. (That was unsettling and unwelcoming.) (3) The palace is poorly maintained and in a sad state of disrepair. It desperately needs a pressure wash and paint as well as wood repair. (4) There is almost nothing inside. No furniture, very few instructional panels, no maps or brochures -- just empty buildings where your visit disturbs flocks of pooping pigeons. (5) A small museum in back has several nice artifacts tastefully displayed. (6) There is a great view from the tower. In general there is a lack of care and attention to the palace. It is made all the more stark by how nice Thailand and Cambodia's palaces are. I hope Myanmar will improve this palace in the future and not allow it's history to rot. It is a sad place squandering it's potential as it sits now (Mar. 2020).

A large building with one entrance gate functioning. We didn't go in but took some photos of this impressive building, through the fence.

Kyauktawgyi Pagoda in Mandalay is a peaceful and less crowded temple worth a quick visit. The highlight is a massive marble Buddha statue, which is beautifully carved and impressive in size. The atmosphere is calm, making it a nice place to take a break from the busier sites in the city. It’s not the most famous pagoda in Mandalay, but if you’re nearby, it’s worth stopping by.

In a country with a million pagodas to visit, you need to look for distinguishing marks to differentiate between them. I remember Kyauktawgyi Pagoda because it had a big Buddha statue made of white marble. The statue's nails are also painted with gold leaf. The second mark is a dark blue and ornate gong in place of the classical bell. Looking at my pictures, I also remember very long and beautiful corridors connecting various parts of the temple.

It is a nice place for photographers, children, couples, and who want to relax with natural

One of the beautiful place in Mandalay .One of the historic place in myanmar.Have many glittering building and peaceful place. There are small shop which you buy things for offer to pagoda and memorial stuff like clothes

OMG Rakhine Traditional Fresh Seafood, delicious and healthy atmosphere.

This pagoda is world recorded of the biggest books.

Must to visit in Mandalay. Historical place.

Pretty place. Nice to walk beside walls.

A public place for all the visitors.You can learn about Myanmar's last king and many more history about the city.

Very nice place to visit. Eye charming 😀. Enjoy good time.

An amazing chance to see a pristine fortress & moat with a Royal palace at its centre.

Foreigner can't enter from this gate, foreigner must enter from east mote gate

Walking is good but little hot

You can't enter Mandalay Palace from this entrance

The Maha Atulawaiyan (Atumashi) Kyaungdawgyi is an impressive and unique monastery. Its grand white structure stands out with its distinct design, which feels different from the traditional pagodas in Myanmar. While the interior is more minimal compared to its exterior, the atmosphere is peaceful.

You will probably visit this place just because it is part of your ticket to Shwenandaw, its more famous sibling. It does not lessen the beauty of some of the details of this building, especially the perspective of the grand staircase and the external wall elements. Its wedding cake architecture is best seen from a distance.

Pakhangyi Monastery, officially known as Kyaungdawgyi is a Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, Yesagyo Township, Magway Region, Myanmar. The wooden monastery was built by Pho Toke and Daw Phae, and was built using 254 teak pillars that range from 50–90 inches each in height. Most parts of Myanmar formerly known as Burma are still highly conservative. I loved a lot of things about this country. It’s super laid back, which meant my introverted self flourished. Mandalay oozes with kindness, respect, love and humility from the Burmese people.

Huge place with a grand hall. I would say that it worth a walk thru since you are already here for the wooden monastery and the ticket price includes this place.:)

A place of worship, nothing particularly interesting but the entrance is covered by the Mandalay Archaelogical Zone ticket so why not check it out ?

It’s a huge monastery only with several historical description posters inside.

This building looks very impressive from afar, and is lovely in its simplicity and decoration once there. A peaceful place to wander around and enjoy the atmosphere. Enjoyable visit and a must see. Exquisite detail work and beautiful ceilings

Famous places when u visit to Mandalay

It's a good place to find either a moment of prayers or personal refreshment in the midst of busy city.

There is an English Mass every Sunday at 5pm which I attend. I also heard they have on Fridays at 6am.

Everyday Morning Mass - 06:00 AM Every Sunday First Mass - 06:00 AM, Second Mass - 08:00 AM & Third Mass 17:00 PM

A real work of art and a place to enjoy the presence God.

How lovely is your dweling place O Lord!

God be with those Christians been persecuted in that community and that country.

This Temple don't have to pay entrance fee. Is quite big and is free to move around. They don't even collect that 200mmk toilet fee. You enjoy the quiet atmosphere there. Local go to the big Mediation Hall to get peace of mind. The temple can only see from outside. Is much better then visiting Shrenandaw Temple which have to pay 15,000 to enter and 500 for toilet. See nothing special. Same type of wood curving as the Shweinbin Temple.

Built in 1895 by a pair of wealthy Chinese jade merchants, this carved teak monastery is well beloved by tourists and locals. The central building stands on tree-trunk poles and the interior has a soaring dark majesty. There were beautiful intricate detail carvings on the walls, doors and even on the roof all over the architecture.

An ornately carved temple that must have been spectacular in its heyday but now in need of restoration. Its surrounded by the old dwellings of the resident monks, but its eerily quiet.Note the sign to remove "slippers" (shoes), but then you walk around on the ground barefoot - unusual vs only entering a prayer hall.On the one side, the wooden gates at the top of the staircases are open and you can go to the first level and enter the prayer hall upstairs.

Beautiful monastery, the woodwork is exquisite. Very calm and peaceful place. Thankfully there was not many people there, so it didn't disturb the serenity of the monastery.

Impressive and aesthetically pleasing structure. Very relaxing, we were there at 3pm on a Monday and were absolutely alone. But please, send somebody with a hammer to re-nail all those planks, nails are protruding a bit of everywhere and it isn't pleasant as you have to walk bare feet there...

Quiet but beautiful, not just the wooden building but also the path around it. Small but really nice atmosphere.

There are three wooden monasteries in mandalay, shwenandaw,bagaya and shweinbin monastery,all the three monasteries are wooden temples and very similar to each other.This is my personnel view and my opinion only.If you visit either one of the monastery,there would be no need to visit the other two monastery,the best of the three would be Shwenandaw monastery which is quite close to the palace and within the city centre

Nice hindu temple to visit..Sri Ganesha Temple in Mandalay.

Its was an ancient temple 😍😍and decoration was awesome

Hindu Temple. Peaceful and clean...

Very famous temple

Beautiful.

Hindu Religious Temple.

Very lovely..

I went there during sunset time. It was over crowded. Many Monks, Nuns and local were there waiting to see sunset. The bridge is safe to walk on. I took a boat ride when reaching the middle of the bridge. Viewing from the lake at the bridge during sunset is beautiful. There are many small eats at both side of the bridge end.

One of the tourist site deserving to be visit and site seeing. The ancient wooden long bridge built without any iron nail but it is renovated by using iron nails.

Should go in the morning or evening, because little bit hot at afternoon. Nice place to take a picture with the antique bridge. Should eat coconut ice cream when you get there

A wooden bridge that was built around 200 years ago, located in Amarapura near Mandalay city. It's also the longest teak footbridge in th world. Worth visiting for the amazing scenery. Recommend visiting at sunset to enjoy the breathtaking vista.

Quite spectacular sunsets across the lake as you walk over the bridge. Very busy with locals of all ages. Nice way to end the day.

Visiting U Bein Bridge was one of the most memorable parts of my trip to Myanmar. Stretching gracefully across Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura, this teakwood bridge is not just a stunning sight, but also a deeply cultural experience. I went during sunset, and the view was absolutely magical—orange and pink hues reflecting off the water as locals and monks crossed the bridge. The atmosphere was peaceful, yet full of life. Fishermen rowed small boats below, children played along the shore, and tourists quietly admired the scenery. I also enjoyed watching the silhouettes of people walking across the bridge against the glowing sky—it felt like a scene from a painting. The bridge can get crowded, especially in the evening, so I recommend going early to find a good spot for photos. If you’re into photography or want a romantic, picturesque experience, U Bein Bridge is a must-visit.

A wonderful place to see sunset and moon in Mandalay. This beautiful bridge is the longest teak wood bridge in the world. It is also very famous location in Myanmar that you have to go. You can see a lot of local people go there for hanging out with their friends or family. I am really keen on the image of the monks walking on this bridge at sunset, very very impressive.

I had a great time catching up with my brother. The hotel entrance was super cool and beautiful. And the pool at the back of the hotel was amazing! At night, you can see a bunch of foreigners enjoying dinner at the hotel’s unplugged bar. They’re listening to English music and having a blast. Dinner tonight was delicious too!

It's a beautiful hotel with great facilities. The breakfast is a bit lackluster due to the lack of guests. They used to have great promotions but now they exclude foreigners from those promotions so I won't go back.

A very relaxing space. This hotel maintains a high sense of style, luxury, and comfort. The rooms facing the front are a little on the small side, but are well laid out and comfortable. Showers have excellent water pressure. Try to get a room on the other side though - these are a little larger, offering sweeping views of the pool and pagodas - probably worth any price difference. The breakfast buffet is over the top. The dinner buffet looked good too, but did not get to try. Also, if your schedule permits, catch the "Happy Hour" at the Spa - on offer 9-17:00 which offers a 50% discount. Be sure to leave yourself lots of time at checkout, as the already slow elevators become choked by the bellmen trying to get everyone's bags down. Would stay here again, hopefully to get some use of the fabulous pool area.

Great property. Amazing pool area and convenient to all the sites. The staff are extremely friendly and willing to help. There are three restaurants to choose from and I would recommend spending one night at the BBQ and dance performances. The food is good at all the restaurants, nothing exceptional but good quality. Spring for a suite, the executive lounge is worth the additional cost (which is very affordable) there is food and drinks available all day. Cocktails in the evening. There are bikes to rent if you want to ride to all the sites. Very easy except for Mandalay Hill, walk or get a car.

Hotel is dated on every level. Expect 3-star comfort although they charge as if they were a 5-star. Furniture is old, windows don’t close properly, aircon never stopped in my room, towels look older than me, bathroom design is not user friendly. On the plus side the breakfast is good, hotel staff very nice and the pool has a good ambiance (and view to Mandalay Hill) in the evenings. Mandalay is lacking in good, new/refurbished hotels. Hilton looks better but there just aren’t any good enough options.

Good hotel for the price you are paying. But service levels of the staff needs an updating : service at the lobby bar is slow, service at the buffet breakfast is sub par - the buffet closed about fifteen minutes past while we were still there having our breakfast, and the staff’s way of telling us that the buffet was already closed was by standing beside our table. Two feet away. Literally. Spooking us to leave. Rooms are old and dreary. Toilet and bath none the better. The hotel needs a renovation soon.

Nice hôtel located at the bottom of Mandalay hill. Our room was very nice and had a beautiful view over the hill. The deco however looks a little outdated and needs an uplift. The pool is very nice and quite a good size. The spa was absolutely fantastic and beautiful - not to be missed. The buffet breakfast was nice the first day but had no diversity. They had the exact same food everyday and it became quickly very boring. We had access to the executive lounge too which was very disappointing. Of all the lounges we went to around the world, that was probably the worst in terms of food choice and drinks - alcoholic drinks were only served from 17h00 to 19h00 so not very flexible. They had horrible deep fried dim sums every nighg and stale popcorn, stale crisps and stale sandwiches. It felt as thought they were recycling whatever was left from the morning breakfast. Not good. The staff are super nice and helpful. They will go out of your way to make you feel welcome and comfortable.

We found this an OK hotel. Nice and central, in its own courtyard. Rooms are OK, but a bit dated. Reasonable breakfast. Value for money. Staff were friendly and helpful. Note the lift does not go to each floor, just the stairs between floors. But staff are helpful with baggage.

A surprisingly modern and amazingly clean hotel, hidden from the main streets. The rooms were very comfortable and it felt worth the money. Service was amazing, with our names on a sign to greet us at check-in. Breakfast was also pretty good, with quite a large selection available.

nice hotel. large rooms and bathroom. staff is super friendly and helpful. housekeeping staff very helpful with carying our suitcases. waiters at the breakfast are very helpful with getting your food without being intrusive. always smiling and well trained. good hotel, i recommend. only silly that elevator stops halfway the staircase, so you still need to carry a few steps.

A good hotel located centrally in the city. Rooms feel a bit date but were clean and had everything you needed. The water pressure was not great. Very friendly staff and nice pool.

A 3.5 star resort-style hotel tucked at the side of a busy road which you never suspect there is a hotel. It's like walking into another world. Truly peaceful and tranquil at night. Ideal for business people who seek peaceful rest after a hectic work day. Can relax at the pool. Great venue to host seminar. The restaurant is on the ground floor and non-hotel guests can eat there as well. Great place to chill without rowdy crowd.

Set back from the road with really welcoming staff, a clean hotel with an atm on site. Our twin room was good with a great aircon. Wifi worked well until our last day when it got a quite patchy. The swimming pool was devine, plenty of shade around it but also mosquitos so beware. Breakfast was ok. We booked a tour through reception and it was such good value, less than half the price of similar tours on Viator. Our driver for the day was Win San and he was fabulous. He had great knowledge and was extremely helpful. Highly recommend him.

Overall acceptable and staff very helpful. Single room small with limited view. Breakfast good..good location. Wi-Fi poor (guess Myanmar problem) ..cappuccino at 4200kyvts makes it one of the most expensive coffees in Myanmar.. Pool available but did not use.

Reached to there, I liked room style and lightning and surrounding area keep silence and good privacy but something happened in hotel some customers are shouting outside, some rooms are not soundproof need to be repaired for that (positive thinking).

The worst hotel at its price level. Wifi is terrible. Nothing from the ads is real — no welcome fruit basket, no proper amenities. Do not be fooled by its appearance. First day, they gave me a room with a bathtub where the shower handle was embedded inside and couldn’t be detached. It barely reached chest height, so I had to sit down in the tub just to wash my hair. Second day, they switched me to a shower room, but the water pressure was so weak it felt like it was coming from a toilet spray handle. Way too many mosquitoes. Breakfast? Absolutely inedible. No real food. With how much they charge, the least they could do is offer real butter — but nope, only cheap margarine. The night reception woman was also one of the worst experiences — completely careless, no sense of service at all. The price is insane for what you get. Avoid at all costs.

A small boutique hotel which they claimed as such. In my opinion, the main essence of the hotel rely on mainly the hospitality of the trained staffs who make the place far better than any hotels in Mandalay. A lovely swimming pool, A nice Indian Restaurant, Happy Hour Free-flow cocktail and free snacks & Tea time made special to the guests. Though small and dark rooms may not be big issue because of the welcome environment the create there.

This hotel is an oasis in every sense of the word. It's sumptuous and elegant, and the service is impeccable. It's also totally different from its surroundings, literally walled off from the neighborhood. The location isn't good, but if you're paying these prices you're probably taking a taxi everywhere. The hotel is small and the pool smaller still, but bonus points for the free drinks pool-side nightly. (Also see the Google+ listing for Hotel Red Canal.)

Water Heater temperature is unstable, Wifi is really slow. Breakfast is very basic 2 star standard. Room is too dark and not soundproof. Overpriced in general. Service staff are very nice and helpful.

Beautiful boutique hotel located in a quiet, green environment friendly place and just 10 minites walk to the moat where you can go for exercise walk. I liked breakfast at this hotel and especially their staffs. They are friendly and helpful. The receptionist Moe was very imformative and friendly. She spoke very good english. I recommend this hotel for someone like personal services and family atmosphere while in Mandalay. I liked the Chin room at the ground floor with a small canal front.

A pleasant small Boutique hotel with friendly staffs. Rooms are nice but some are tight. Do not dive to the pool as it is too small. Very delicious Indian Food but pricy.

Lovely small place with good rooms. Comfortable and great customer service. They also give free bicycles to explore the city. The breakfast is nice. We really enjoyed staying at this place. Well located to main attractions and easy to reach them.

This is a very nice hotel; clean, modern, with comfy beds, good aircon, and friendly staff. The shower is a bit annoying as it's angled too high so you end up having to hold it to shower and it does take a while to heat up. I would recommend asking for a room at the back of the hotel to avoid the noise from the road.

Just a great place to stay in Mandalay! Close to some great restaurants, clean rooms, and super helpful friendly staff. We stayed three nights, went to Hsipaw for the night, and we were able to leave our luggage here in storage. We decided to come back and stay another night. After checking out, and exploring Mandalay for another day, we could shower and wait for our bus in the lobby. Would recommend this place to any, and everybody!

This hotel in Mandalay deserves a post! 20 USD a double room with a very good breakfast included, free bike, super clean and new, great shower and super comfy king bed all for me! Very nice rooftop for breakfast and chill area. Staff is lovely! I already love Mandalay!

Nice breakfast on the top floor that also provides nice views. The rooms are clean, and the hot water and wifi work well. There's a lot of construction going on nearby at the moment which makes the nights and early mornings not so pleasant, but hopefully when it's all done it won't be so annoying.

Pros: It's near the city center. Allowed check-in as soon as we arrived in the morning. Clean room. inclusive of toiletries, Wi-Fi (although slow & unstable) & breakfast. Whenever they clean the room they'll provide you with new set of bottled water and replace used sachets of coffee. Staff are friendly. We rented motorbike for 13,000kyats but were never collected for fuel refilling. Cons: What could be the offer in Agoda is not real if you haven't booked ahead online. Expect frequent brown out (power outage) but they have a ready Generator set (so there's nothing to worry)

Nice hotel with helpful staff. Just beware of the male staff. I was told by the ladies at recep it was 9000ks for bus to bagan in the morning but when i asked again at nite the guy told me it was us9. As i was tired from the day trip i took it i that i heard wrongly. The stress sets in when asked to board a local bus that goes around picking up customers along the way.

Really good hotel, they upgradged us for free. The room was comfortable and clean. The bed was actually not the hard brick type you experience in much of Asia. They have free bicycles and breakfast. Friendly staff with good English. We would stay again for sure!

I had a clean room, with good bed/matress/pillow. This place is well located. The staff was great and particularly helpful (managed to find a hotel for the rest of my trip during a very busy time, booked boats tickets etc..). A convenient motorbike rental is available at this hotel, they also lend bikes for free. I recommend this place.

The deluxe rooms are nice, big and comfy, toilet ok, all clean, wifi ok, extremity friendly hotel staff that spoke good English, breakfast buffet was excellent with good choice. The hotel provides free bicycles, bokked me a motorbike taxi for the whole day for a good price. Some good eatery is just around the corner. They allowed me an earthly check in in the morning hours even if the hotel was fully booked out (they cleaned the room in 10 minutes after the first check out, that way i could check in already at 8:30am)

The most friendliest and attentive staff ever. The breakfast was awesome, every day something different. They answered every question, if you rent a scooter, you don't have to pay fuel, they fill it up. We checked out at 12 and our nightbus was at 6 so we sat at the restaurant, drank our own beer and we could put it in their fridge to keep it cool. Although they filled up our glasses every time. It was just awesome!

Stayed three nights here. The location is quite good. There are plenty a food places nearby if you head south of 81, 82 or 83 street. The room was quite big and clean, the hotel is only about a year old. Staff are quite friendly and will help you to sort out a motorbike (15k kyat for automatic). The internet is slow and sometimes difficult to use. Also, my room faced the main road and can get a bit noisy. Overall, a comfortable place to stay.

Very good hotel for that price. Comfortable beds, daily cleaning, laundry if you need. Staff is nice and speak English. Breakfasts are tasty and varied during our stay.

Super friendly staff who can not do enough for you. Clean and comfy rooms.shower takes a while to get hot. Breakfast is good,not amazing but does the job. My only problem is the noise.not the owners fault but theres a mosque close by and the traffic starts early and every driver likes to use their horn.

Complimentary breakfast cooked by staff was filling and delicious is served from 7am to 9.30am at the rooftop. View from the rooftop is beautiful as you can have breakfast while enjoying the morning sunshine. The rooftop bar is simply a fridge of drinks you can help yourself to and pay later when you check out. Good to put on mosquito repellent as there may be more at night. Dorms bed are good. Pillows and linings are clean. As it's situated beside the street, it can be slightly noisy for light sleepers. Toilets can be improved on as they're clean but old. The staff themselves are friendly and polite, willing to answer any questions you have on tours, rentals, and etc. The hostel sells local business charities by selling their shops and having a box in which you can place others you want to donate to the local orphanage.

Great hostel! Stylish interior, clean rooms and bathrooms, friendly and amazingly helpful staff with great proficiency in English. Breakfast at the rooftop, usually some egg, noodles, potatoes, fresh coffee & tea and watermelon. Went on a day trip super early one day and they even made me breakfast for takeaway. Only thing that’s a little annoying is that there is no bin in the bathroom, only in the toilets and that the toilets get splashed by the shower.

New hostel in Mandalay. Nice place to stay with comfy bed, good and huge breakfast and affordable price. Located in south gate of Mandalay Palace. I didn't give 5 stars because the bathroom, they combine toilet and shower. And sometimes the floor is slippery. But overall it was nice to stay here, the staffs are pretty nice! :)

Really nice place, one of the best hostels I have tried in Asia. Clean and big rooms with clean toilets and hot showers. The young woman in the reception is extremely helpful and friendly, she certainly deserve a pay raise;)

Best hostel ever! Clean beds, real blankets, comfi mattress. Privacy due to curtains and box beds. Staff is very friendly. Breakfast included on terasse with great view. I didn't want to leave!

Where do I start... Every solution was "we'll move you to another room" and they don't sort out the problem. Our first room had a terrible chemical in it which caused us ALL to suffer from nose burns, eyes burns and throat burns. This was within 20 seconds of being in there. Immediately, I said I couldn't breathe so we got another room, but the a/c didn't work. We got moved to a 3rd room and again the a/c didn't work. Finally the 4th room was ok. I also thought it was a huge rip off for a private room with shared bathroom (I actually assumed we had our own private bathroom because of the price $32). The view was nice on the top floor and the beds were nice too. Hosts and staff are pleasant.

Like 👍🏻 . Warm shower 🚿 . Spacious and cozy bed - Confortable enough matress, good power socket, hangers at the end of the bed, good light, space at the end of the bed (to put our stuff if we want) and it comes with curtain for privacy 🛏 . Ok Breakfast 🍞 - Consisting of noodles, 1 fried egg, 2 slices of watermelon and 2 slices of bread (with jam and butter on the side); I had orange juice but I believe I could also have tea or coffee if I wanted it. . 4 Bed Female Room - Has a mirror, is spacious enough for my belongings and also has big locker underneath the bed for storage; . Staff - Seems nice and they speak english at a good level; Water refiller (so bring your own bottle) 💧 Rooftop Balcony - Seems to have nice atmosphere (not sure how is it at night time though); Dislike 👎🏻 Mosquitos - A lot of mosquitos in the bathrooms and halls. I haven't seen one in the room yet... but I think is sheer luck. (Update, yes I have) They have mosquito nets in the windows, but it seems they are not serving its purpose; No air con - to keep mosquitos away; Room doors are not locked - They don't give us a key to the room, only to the locker, which means at anytime, anyone can enter the room. Twice, in two days, I had two guys coming in thinking this was their room, when in fact, they were in the wrong floor. It can get confusing and does not feel safe enough because anyone can simply enter at anytime; Dead Bedbug in my bed - I wasn't bitten at night, so I am not sure if it was one off and where he came from... or how did he died ☠️ anyway, it wasn't pleasent to see... ; Bathrooms and showers - Not clean enough, they should do it more often; They also don't provide any shampoo or shower gel; They also only have 3 cubicles for the whole floor, so toilet and shower are not separate from each other, which I would prefer if they were separate as a matter of convinience for guests. Hairdryer - I think they have hairdryers, however they are not on the bathrooms so I think in order to use it, we need to ask staff, so I have not bothered with it so far;

I lived near this pagoda during my business trip to Mandalay. The pagoda compound is large, similar to the Tooth Relic Pagoda in Yangon.

A famous Buddhist temple in upper Myanmar. Copy of the teeth of Buddha was set in there.

Heard this Temple in built by Military Junta back in my mom's time. I am a Buddhist but I wouldn't go to a temple built by Junta.

Very Quiet and Peaceful Buddha Campus.

My team use to go and do the cleaning around the Pagoda every sunday.

Wide and good shadow , taste local foods

Environment around from the pagoda is just a little messy.

Probably of historical significance but I only went to find it after I knew it was there. From later online research:" Built in 1903 to commemmorate queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. The solid red brick tower has an elegant tiered Burmese style roof." And another reference:"Superintendent of the Burma Archaeological Survey, Charles Duroiselle, described the workings of the clock tower: “It is from this platform that the passing of time was made known to the city by sounding regularly a gong and a very large drum at each watch, that is, every third hour; the day and the night were each divided into four watches. The time was marked by a clepsydra or water-clock. This consisted of a large water jar on the water of which was placed a brass bowl; in the bottom of the latter was pierced a tiny hole, its size so calculated that the bowl filled with water and dropped to the bottom of the jar at exact recurring intervals, which were the hours…" wow!!

Built in 1903 to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria

Mandalay clock tower is very beautiful. This area very crowded.

It's a historial place and monument of Mandalay City.

It's just historical.

Very old and famous clock

Near zeycho market

A Glimpse into History! The Royal Palace Eastern Gate is a must-visit if you’re in Mandalay. The sheer size and grandeur of the gate itself are breathtaking. You can really feel the history and importance of this place as you walk around. The area is well-maintained, and the views of the moat and walls are stunning, especially during sunset. It’s a great spot for photography or just soaking in the atmosphere of old Myanmar. Don’t forget to bring water and wear comfortable shoes, as there’s a lot to explore. Highly recommended for history buffs or anyone who loves cultural landmarks!

Well,,,apart from soldiers loitering the place, hogging the compound with their attitudes, this is a nice place to do evening jog, walking your pets or cycling. Renting a bike is available with MMK 2-3000 per 2 hrs if i’m not wrong. Security deposit is required as well, just FYI

Need more maintenance and repainting

It is the pleasure to see the great wall of palace at the evening and night time is even better.

Good

Great

best bridge

The Shwenandaw monastery (also known as the 'Golden Palace Monastery') is the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings as it is the sole major survivor of the former wooden Royal Palace built by King Mindon in the mid-nineteenth century. It is deemed a masterpiece of the wood-carver's art and is a large multi-tiered building with four separate zei-ta-wun roof levels.

I recently visited Shwenandaw Monastery, one of the most stunning and historically significant wooden temples in Mandalay. Known for its intricate teak carvings and deep cultural significance, this place offers a glimpse into Myanmar’s royal past and Buddhist heritage. The temple is famous for its detailed teak wood carvings, showcasing traditional Burmese craftsmanship.

Graciously beautiful. So well crafted even it has mostly rotten on the outside but still shine the superb craftsmanship of old time wood smiths.

The wooden creaking monastry! There’s a decent entry ticket, get one if you have time, because then you need to cherish the wooden delicate detailed carvings! This place can get crowded, so being patient again will get you clear beautiful clicks and memorable moments!

Very old and ancient wooden monastery. Recommend to visit the place early in the morning or if not possible during lunch time to avoid loud and rude travel groups. The place is worth to stay quiet to enjoy the old art. There is a entrance fee of 10000 Kyats.

In the land of one million pagodas, Shwenandaw stands out not because of its size or gold ornaments, but because of the material that was used to build it, namely wood. Given that the wood or the veneer that covered it have not been maintained for a long time gives the place extra character, not that it lacked it in the first place. If there is a pagoda that you cannot pass up in Mandalay, let it be this one. It's relatively small and you won't need to allocate that much time to visit it, unless you want to.

A east west dirctions, wooden monastery. So that you might see the sun light through the windows shining on buddha statues and inside rooms. I thing here is the one to make ticket worthy.

This massive, earthquake-damaged pagoda was meant to be the largest in the world but was never completed. The sheer size is awe-inspiring, and the climb to the top offers great views of the Irrawaddy River. Nearby, don’t miss the Mingun Bell (the world’s second-largest bell) and the beautiful Hsinbyume Pagoda.

Nice place to visit and should be combined with a visit to other sites in Mingun. In the past, it was possible to climb on top but they have now stopped it (there's a gate about halfway through the stairs to the top) due to some incidents in the past. There isn't much in the interior to see.

It needs 10 mins and it’s right on the road, somehow really crowded, but the external view is worth a stop! Mammoth structure, leaves in awe and if you climb the top, the view of the sandy river beaches is beautiful! No tickets required here, just take off your shoes and climb up.

This massive structure is really worth a visit. Actually there are quite lots of things to see in Min Kun Area. We spent the morning visiting Sat Taw Yar Pagoda, Min Kun Pahtodawgyi, Mya Thein Tan Pagoda and Min Kun Bell. Min Kun Pahtodawgyi itself is an amazing architecture with a mysterious story behind. It was the 18th century when it was built, there was a prophecy that if the construction had completed the whole country would have collapsed. That is why the structure was intentionally left unfinished. There is a staircase on the right side of the site that visitors can claim up. Although, the gate on the top is locked, some breathtaking views are there to enjoy!

The Pahtodawgyi Pagoda is an incomplete monument stupa in Mingun, just north of Mandalay in central Myanmar (Burma). The ruins are the remains of a massive construction project begun in 1790 by King Bodawpaya, using thousands of prisoners of war and slaves. By the time the construction project was abandoned, the pagoda had attained a height of 50 meters, one third of the intended height, then an earthquake in 1839 caused huge cracks to appear on the face of the structure, which can still be seen. [Wikipedia]

Famous incomplete pagoda in mingun. It is impressive because of its sheer size. If completed, It would have been the largest pagoda in Myanmar at 500ft high. However it currently holds the record for being the largest pile of bricks in the world and is famous for the large cracks it developed in the March 1839 earthquake.

An impressive sight and site, Pahtodawgyi distinguishes itself from the rest of Myanmar pagodas by the sheer size of its never finished building. Hailed by some as the largest pile of bricks in the world, this 18th century structure was damaged during an earthquake that took place a few years after the project was abandoned. Go around the building and check out the huge cracks that were caused by the earthquake. They are a testament to its solid construction. Other buildings would have most likely collapsed. Definitely worth the trip from Mandalay. Don't miss crossing the street to check out two giant lion brick sculptures.