Mandalay City Day Tour

Discovery of Century Old Buddhist Monasteries

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Tour code: EXMFDBMB Mandalay City Day Tour

( Private )

Tour Level: Relaxed / Easy Tour Comfort: Budget Tour Period: All day

10.00 hours English Mandalay highlights tour details

Visit to heritage monasteries, each of which has its own unique Mandalay is one of Myanmar's most culturally rich cities and home to story a number of listed historic temples and monasteries. This full-day Get inspired by the impressive wood carvings and brick structure tour will take you to the famous monasteries as well as the hidden of the monasteries unknown ones, covering the finest architecture and century-old Participate in alms giving ceremony at Yaw Min Gyi Monastery cultural heritages that Mandalay has to offer. Lunch at monastery A short trishaw ride to experience typical local way of transportation Observe the interesting evening prayers of monks at Shwe Kyin Monastery why choose this tour?

An exclusive experience of uncovering the ancient architectures of monasteries and life patterns of monks and nuns in Mandalay Participating in the spiritual moment of alms offering at Yawmingyi monastery Witnessing the spiritual moment of evening prayers by the monks at Shwe Kyin Monastery

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tour description

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel by your guide and driver. Start your tour with a visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, home to a spectacular Buddha image covered with thick layers of gold leaves. By 10:00 hours, arrive at Yaw Min Gyi monastery, a brick monastery where the architecture reminds the European influence with beautiful stucco. Its wooden structures were all burnt down during World War II and only brick body was remained. Expect to observe the tradition of Buddhist religion and get in-hand experience of offering alms to the monks. You will be inspired by the serenity and the admirable ritual of monks having their lunch in silence. Enjoy your lunch at the monastery. Then, visit Kuthodaw Pagoda where the Theravada Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 marble slabs, giving rise to its nickname 'the world's largest book'. Afterwards, visit Dhama Wihari nunnery where over hundreds of nuns live and study Buddhism. Nuns don't go out on daily alms-food rounds, but they do collect uncooked rice, dry foods and groceries twice in a week. You will learn the daily duties and lifestyle of nuns during your visit. After that, transfer to Shwenandaw monastery, known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths, which adorn its walls and roofs. It is the single remaining major original structure of the original Royal Palace to survive World War II bombing. Proceed to the famous Shwe Im Bin, over 100-years-old gorgeous wooden monastery which is known for its impressive teakwood carvings, preserved and maintained in a good condition. Leaving the old brick monastery, you will have a chance to take a fun ride on local trishaw and head to Shwe Kyin monastery which is one of the oldest complex buildings in Mandalay, accommodating many young novice monks. This property is situated in a peaceful atmosphere of serenity, at the foot of Mandalay Hill. Observe how student monks start their evening prayers. After that, you will be transferred back to your hotel. customise the tour

Try meditation for a few minutes at a monastery Enjoy your dinner with unique setting at Daung Lan Gyi restaurant Unlimited photo opportunity during the tour includes excludes

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles Mandalay Zone Fee Transfer from/to hotel Alms offering and small donation ceremony at Yaw Min Gyi Monastery Lunch at Yaw Min Gyi Monastery Trishaw English speaking local tour guide Filtered drinking water and wet towels during the tour notes

Please note there will be supplement during the water festival period from 13-17 April. Price to be advised on request.

Contact [email protected] www.diethelmtravel.com