Mandalay Travel Guide

🏠 Accommodation in Bagan Ostello Bello Mandalay - The busiest hostel I've seen in Myanmar! Mixed dorm: 20,000 MMK/night Female-only dorm: 26,000 MMK/night 🛺 Tuk-Tuk Day Tour Avoid booking tuk-tuks right outside the hostel—they overcharge! Walk a bit further and negotiate down to 60,000-70,000 MMK/day. Always confirm details clearly (record if needed). 🚩 Itinerary Maha Ganayon Kyaung (Monk Meal) 🙏 Starts at 10:15 AM (leave hostel by 9:20 AM). Watch monks silently receive alms—a humbling experience. Saw wealthy locals donating 10,000 MMK bills and kind young monks sharing milk with beggars. Jade Pagoda 💎 Stunning pagoda decorated entirely with jade (even the Buddha statues!). Free guided tour available—absolutely worth it! Innwa Ancient City 🏰 Take a horse cart (25,000 MMK for 2 people) to explore scattered temples: A ruined temple Teakwood temple (skip the 15,000 MMK combo ticket) Crumbling watchtower Me Nu Brick Monastery (enter from side gates to avoid fees). Honest review? A bit underwhelming, but "you’re already here!" U Bein Bridge Sunset 🌅 Best time: Arrive by 5:30 PM (sunset ~6 PM). Walk halfway, then relax at the bridgehead café (affordable drinks). Optional: Boat ride for sunset views. 🌃 Night Market Location: Near PSCM Computer Mandalay (opens after 4:30 PM). Must-try: Beef offal soup (2,000 MMK ≈ ¥3) 🍲 Sugarcane juice (1,000 MMK) BBQ + spicy salads (2,500 MMK) 🍢 #Mandalay #MyanmarTravel #MonkLife #JadePagoda #SunsetVibes