Into the unknown

Mandalay, 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

Sunset at U Bein Bridge

Volunteer as a teacher for a half day

 

Volunteer as a teacher by Gerben Bloemendaal

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

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

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

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

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.

 

 

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