Mandalay is quite large but it is possible to walk to some of the attractions, depending on your accommodation’s location. In addition, the fact that the streets are organized by a grid system with consecutive numbers, will make your life even easier. However, not all of the attractions are very close to each other and the weather can be very hot, so you can always hire a bike, or better yet order a taxi since their prices are quite cheap. If you are looking to explore the city for the day, arrange for a driver for the whole day, it will save you time and money.
Great post, love your photos! Can’t wait to visit Myanmar one day, it looks incredible. Especially the Hsinbyume Pagoda, so beautiful 😀
Thank you so much Charlotte, you should!
Mandalay is so close to my native land in Northern East India. When I lived in India, Mandalay had not opened up to tourists, like it is now
Thanks for sharing this beautiful post- it makes me want to visit this country soon
Thank you so much Mayuri, our pleasure! We’ve always wanted to visit India. Hopefully, we’ll get there soon 🙂
This is so beautiful Place and you captured very well.Your post is so much help,bookmarking it.would love to visit those monastery and craft making sessions
Thank you Mayuri, it is a beautiful place. Hope you’ll get to visit Myanmar soon.
I’m impressed that you found Mandalay worthy of three or four days! I was happy in just a day and a half – one day to visit the surrounding historical towns and major temples, and half a day in the city itself. I think I was able to see all of the sites you mentioned in one day (with a car and driver).
Thanks for commenting Carly. We actually had a driver too but we spent at least 1-2 days driving around Mandalay visiting the small artisan workshops – we just found them so unique and charming. Plus visiting the markets more than just one time. We had maybe a very busy 3-3.5 days itinerary there.
Absolutely stunning photography. You’ve absolutely make me want to visit this unique area. Just wonderful. Someday, I will make it here and hope it hasnt changed too significantly culture-wise.
Thank you so much Jessica, we are thrilled you enjoyed it. Hope you’ll get there soon 🙂
Gorgeous photos and they show such exuberance and charm of Mandalay. As a market person myself, I also love your feature on the colorful markets of Mandalay.
Thank you so much Danial, it’s a pleasure to hear! Mandalay’s markets were just so packed with colors, fresh produce and a commotion of people we just had to spend there a few good hours!
I’ve never heard of Mandalay, but you’ve captured the culture perfectly in your photos (as always!)
Thanks so much Sarah, we really loved it!
What a great post, very comprehensive! And I love your photography! I have so many things on my bucket list I’m not sure when I’ll get to Myanmar but it’s great to dream nonetheless!
Dreamers get to fulfill their dreams at one time or another, and Myanmar is so magical, you definitely need to visit it one day.
I definitely need to make another Asia trip soon. There are so many beautiful countries and Myanmar is one of them. Your post is great and makes me wanna go right away!
Thanks so much, Pia for your kind words. Hope you’ll get there soon rather than later and glad you like our Mandalay Attractions Guide 🙂
Mandalay is so beautiful. And your pictures make it look even prettier. The Hsinbyume pagoda is definitely something one should take a day trip for. What a big Instagram sensation it has become now.
Yes, we know, you see the Hsinbyume Pagoda everywhere. It’s beautiful but Mandalay has so many other attractions to explore as well!
This looks like a beautiful cultural experience. The pottery looks beautiful and the veggies looked so fresh and tasty. Pinned this for later
Thanks so much Allie! It was definitely one of our favorite places in Myanmar, we didn’t expect to love it so much.