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 Mandalay, Myanmar travel tales
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Read about first hand stories on travel tips and guides, events, entertainment,shopping, food, business and transportation.
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Inle Lake city guide,
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| E Blundell |
22 January 2005 |
Stayed at Sedona Hotel Mandalay - Mandalay, Myanmar.
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Mandalay and the nearby mountains (about 2 hours drive) have many interesting sights to visit. We would recommend using a private (tour) taxi as you can get to places that are not accessible by tour coach. The drivers also are very knowledgible and can provide a lot of information and help, e.g places to eat. You can usually hire by the day and cost ranges between about US$30 to US$50.
We found the modern Mandalay airport a refreshing change from the outdated and poor condition Yangon airport.
When arriving make sure to purchase a ticket that allows foreign tourist entry for most of the attractions/sights in the Mandalay area. The cost is US$10 per person but can save a lot of money over paying at each individual sight. Be prepared for additional charges for the use of still cameras and video cameras. These vary from place to place and are usually paid in local currency.
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| G Aydt |
04 January 2005 |
Stayed at Mandalay Hill Resort - Mandalay, Myanmar.
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Mandalay city itself isn't a real beauty. But you should absolutely walk all the 1.400 or so steps up to the hill and start about 4 p.m., so you'll be there before sunset. While walking you will meet a lot of Myanmar people, who like to talk to foreigners and who love to practise english. Mahamuni pagoda is also a must. There is a view point for sunset somewhere at the Irawady (I don't know exactly where, you should ask for good places apart Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset). This place isn't yet touristic at all - people are living on their houseboats...great ambiance!!! The surroundings of Mandalay are very nice, very green. Amarapura, Sagaing, Inwa are nice. and there are more places. I've been twice to Myanmar and in both cases I took a taxi with driver from the Inle Lake (Nyaungshwe) to Mandalay (it has to take the old road) and the route is SO nice. You first go a long way through the mountains and then it's green and there are canals. Even if the trip by car lasts about 7 hours - it's worth while!!!
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| L Kenyon |
21 September 2004 |
Stayed at Sedona Hotel Mandalay - Mandalay, Myanmar.
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After much research and shopping around the best antiques are to be bought from Soe Moe which although out of town well worth the effort. The Moustache Brothers nightly show is a must do as is the Mingin river half day trip.
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| K Maniero |
07 August 2004 |
Stayed at Emerald Land Inn - Mandalay, Myanmar.
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We visited Mandalay, Amapura, Inwa, Saigan and Mingun. We took a small taxi for two days: it was very funny and cheaper (only 18 USD).
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| A Evans |
09 March 2004 |
Stayed at Emerald Land Inn - Mandalay, Myanmar.
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We had a "whistle stop" tour of Mandalay and so did not really get a feel for the city. However a restaurant we used was "KO's Kitchen". This was exceptional value and close to our hotel. The service would not be out of place in any 5 star restaurant and the food was equally good. It does appear in lonely planet.
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| G Subramaniam |
11 February 2004 |
Stayed at Mandalay Swan Hotel - Mandalay, Myanmar.
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In Mandalay, we highly recommend a boat trip on the Irrawady river to Mingun to see the collosal uncompleted Mingun Paya.
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| E Perlo |
22 January 2004 |
Stayed at Popa Mountain Resort - Mandalay, Myanmar.
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We reached Mt Popa by taxi (about 40 minutes), through interesting countryside, stopping only at a palm plantation to smoke some cheroots and drink the local brews. The kids rode on buffaloes. You can trek in the hills, or horseride, feed the monkeys at the temple or go to the deer reservation.
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| C Yang |
21 January 2004 |
Stayed at Emerald Land Inn - Mandalay, Myanmar.
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We hired a car to get around at the cost of USD17 per day. The English speaking driver was very helpful and he served as a tourist guide to us as well. He recommended us to see the sunset at Ubengdada (old bridge) which was one of the most wonderful experiences I ever had.
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| K Silkey-larsen |
25 December 2003 |
Stayed at Sedona Hotel Mandalay - Mandalay, Myanmar.
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Mandalay hill about 4 pm is mystical with buddhist chanting. Take along a walkman with recording potential. We didn't and wished we had. Stay for the sunset. It draws a crowd but the sunset mixed with the chanting will take you some place new within.
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| A Pollak |
24 November 2003 |
Stayed at Emerald Land Inn - Mandalay, Myanmar.
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We hired a taxi driver for one day and we visited AVA, AMARAPURA and the SAGAIN hills which was really fascinating! For ladies:I had a traditional hairwash done in a beauty salon! This was an extraordinary experience! It is really different in europe but the head massage was really perfect! I really recommend this to all women-it is very relaxing!
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