Half-Day Mingun Excursion From Mandalay


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  • Half-Day Mingun Excursion From Mandalay

Mandalay, Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Trip Type:   Half-day Tours
Duration:  4 hours
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city on this tour with a relaxing boat ride upriver from Mandalay. Through the habitat of the endangered Ayeyarwaddy dolphins, you'll be taken to visit Mingun. The site of a huge, unfinished temple dating back to the 18th century. Had it been completed, it would have been the world's biggest temple. Also on this tour, you'll visit the Mingun Bell which is displayed in a nearby pavilion, believed to be the largest hanging, un-cracked bell in the world.

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Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city on this tour with a relaxing boat ride upriver from Mandalay. Through the habitat of the endangered Ayeyarwaddy dolphins, you'll be taken to visit Mingun. The site of a huge, unfinished temple dating back to the 18th century. Had it been completed, it would have been the world's biggest temple. Also on this tour, you'll visit the Mingun Bell which is displayed in a nearby pavilion, believed to be the largest hanging, un-cracked bell in the world.Your tour begins with a pick up from your hotel in Mandalay by your guide and driver. You will be driven to the boat jetty as you embark on a 1-hour boat ride upriver over the Ayeyarwaddy River to the Ancient Mingun which is lovated on the western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River and is famous for its huge, unfinished stupa as well as its impressive bronze bell which was commissioned by King Bodawpaya in 1808 that weighs 90 ton.

Upon your arrival, you'll start with a visit to the Mingun Bell, a striking sight of the world's largest un-cracked bell. After admiring this bell, you'll continue to the Hsinbyume Paya as well as the unfinished Mingun Paya, built as one of the world's largest stupas. The Mingun Paya looks like a nice pile of bricks and holds the record for being the biggest pile of bricks in the world.

After your visit, you'll enjoy the scenic river cruise downstream the Ayeyarwaddy River back to Mandalay, passing picturesque villages along the way.

Your tour ends with drop off to your hotel in Mandalay.




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