Mandalay Hill — Local services in Mandalay District

Mandalay Hill offers a fantastic experience with breathtaking views, especially at sunset. You can go up by taxi or walk, which takes around 25-30 minutes. It’s worth arriving at least half an hour before sunset to enjoy the scenery and spend some time meditating in the hilltop sanctuary. The walking route passes through several shrines, so wearing shoes that are easy to take on and off is a good idea.

The path is not isolated but does pass some vendors and typical pagoda-style stalls. Once at the top, the panoramic views are stunning, and the sunset is truly magical. It’s worth waiting for the full experience before heading back. After sunset, it’s safer and more convenient to take a taxi down, as the area is not very secure in the dark. Alternatively, start your descent just before sunset while there’s still enough light. Mandalay Hill is a must-visit, but plan your timing carefully for the...

Is a good choice to hike up the hill when you eat too much in Mandalay. Take the road that divide the Golf Cub and you can ask the local there to guide you to the entrance of the few hundred steps stair case that lead to the top of Mandalay hill. The red step are safe but the ending white step are not. It's steep, high and not so well maintence. In between the Red and White step. There are 2 dogs which will bark at you. No worry. They just want to let the monk knows that someone is passing through. At the top of the stair case. You have to remove sock and shoes. Foreigner had to pay 3000mmk to maintance the Temple on top the hill. At the hill top. You will have a vista of the Mandalay city. You can walk one round the hill top. If you can't climb the staircase. A Cap will able to bring you to the top and take an elevator all the way...

You can not come to Mandalay without visiting Mandalay Hill. The trek up the stairs, starts with removing your shoes(200 kyat for someone to look after you shoes). There are a LOT of stairs and just when you think you are at the top – there are even more! Its not that bad, along they way you have different view points of Mandalay. There are your standard stall holders selling souvenirs and drinks. The buildings/temples at the top of the hill are the nicest – architecturally. But it is the view we came for – 360degree of Mandalay (and as far as the eye can see) as well as the SUNSET. Unfortunately the day we went it was a little hazy. Foreigners pay 1000kyats at the top. There are cars and elevators if you are in a rush but the effort of the journey is part the difference between watching a travel show and going...