Into the unknown
28th December 2016Mandalay, Myanmar's last royal city, is famous for its legendary iconic bridges, glinting stupas, monasteries, nunneries as for the fabled 'glass palace'. In addition to popularized activities such as sightseeing and visiting the pagodas, Mandalay can be explored in original ways to get a meaningful understanding of the city, the local life and the culture.
Sunset at U Bein Bridge
Volunteer as a teacher for a half day
Volunteer as a teacher by Gerben Bloemendaal
Volunteer as teacher of English/Math/Art at the local monastic school for a half day and where you can donate school books and enjoy a sponsored lunch with the children.
Explorer Mandalay in a different way
Cyclo in Mandalay
Visit the jade market and railway bazaar; from here the customers will jump into cyclos for a fun ride through the back streets to the Shwenandaw Temple.
Sunset Boat at U Bein Bridge
Sunset at U Bein Bridge
Visit the world’s longest wooden Bridge by boat and enjoy the spectacular sunset with cocktails, snacks whilst local harp players strum out traditional songs.
Tea Shop Foodies Tour
Mandalay’s distinctive cuisine and traditional teashops
Travel by local trishaw through the streets of Mandalay's suburbs, visit fresh markets, tea shops and street stalls to sample a variety of treats and rub shoulders with the locals.
Bike Tour – Countryside & Local Life
Local woman driving an ox cart in village
Escape the hustle and bustle of the dusty city and discover the tranquility and charm of the Mandalay countryside.