Day 05 : Mandalay – Amarapura – Ava – Sagaing – Mandalay (B/L/D)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Amarapura to visit the Mahagandayon Monastery, the largest teaching monastery in Myanmar, followed by a visit to U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest and oldest teak bridge, made from 1,850 teak pillars.
Next, head to Innwa (Ava), the former royal capital. Stop at Tampawadi Village to visit a Bronze Casting Workshop, where bells and gongs are made. In Inwa, visit the Bargaya Monastery with 263 giant teak posts and intricate carvings, followed by the Maha Aung Myae Bon Zan Monastery, known for its fine brickwork and stucco decorations.
In the afternoon, visit Sagaing, where you’ll explore U Min Thoneze, a temple housing 45 Buddhas, and the Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda. Enjoy the sunset from Sagaing Hill before returning to Mandalay for an overnight stay.