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Mandalay, Myanmar

Zegyo Hotel in Mandalay, Myanmar
Address: 84th Street at 27th Street, Mandalay, Myanmar

Located next to the famous Zegyo market, the Zegyo Hotel in Mandalay, Myanmar is in a great location in Mandalay.

At the intersection of 84th Street and 27th Street, the hotel is centrally located in the city.

The Zegyo Hotel has clean rooms with air conditioning.

The Zegyo Hotel also has a good restaurant that serves traditional Burmese food and local beers.

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Mandalay Hill

Mandalay Hill in Mandalay, Myanmar is a 230-metre hill dotted with monasteries and temples.

At the top of Mandalay Hill are spectacular views of Mandalay and beautiful payas and temples.

The fee for entrance to Mandalay Hill is US$3.

People visiting Mandalay Hill can walk or take a van to the top of the hill for a small fee.

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Royal Palace Mandalay

The Royal Palace in Mandalay, Myanmar is a small city within the larger city of Mandalay.

Located between 12th Street and 26th Street, the Royal Palace is in the heart of Mandalay.

The Royal Palace in Mandalay was built in 1861 by King Mindon and recently restored.

The Royal Palace is one of the best attractions in the city and is definitely worth a visit.

People visiting Mandalay can see the old ramparts and palace walls, the chambers, and the beautiful palace halls.

The entrance fee for the Royal Palace in Mandalay is US$5.

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Myanmar Train

Trains from Yangon to Mandalay, Myanmar

Trains run regularly each day from Yangon to Mandalay.

The trip takes fifteen hours and trains from Yangon to Mandalay run both in daytime and at night.

The cost of a train from Yangon to Mandalay is USD$15 for a regular seat.

Trains from Lashio, Hsipaw, and Pwin U Lwin to Mandalay, Myanmar

There are two trains a day from Pyin U Lwin ($4/$2) and one from Lashio via Hsipaw and Pwin U Lwin ($9/$3 from Hsipaw).

Trains from Pyin U Lwin to Mandalay cost USD$2-4.

Trains from Lashio to Mandalay cost USD$9.

Trains from Hsipaw to Mandalay cost USD$3.

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On the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River, Mandalay is an important city for Myanmar’s economy and a great city for visitors to soak up the culture.

Whether visiting Mandalay’s Royal Palace, Mandalay Hill, or watching the city’s many monks go about their daily routines, Mandalay is a great city to visit in Myanmar.

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The Jetty

Boats from Bagan to Mandalay, Myanmar run regularly throughout the year.

However, the schedule varies according to the season and the water level on the river.

The general boat schedule from Bagan Mandalay is below.

Make sure to check an updated boat schedule when you arrive.

Boat from Bagan to Mandalay

Runs: Daily

Departs Mandalay 6:30am

Arrives Bagan 6:30pm

Cost of boat from Bagan Mandalay: USD$20

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Ferry Boat from Mandalay to Bagan

Boats from Mandalay to Bagan, Myanmar run all throughout the year.

The boat schedule varies according to the season and water levels on the river.

There are two different kinds of ferry boats from Mandalay to Bagan, the slow boat to Bagan and the speed boat to Bagan.

The ferry boat schedule from Mandalay to Bagan is listed below.

Be sure to check updated ferry boat schedules when you arrive in Mandalay.

Slow Boat from Mandalay to Bagan

Runs: Sunday and Wednesday

Departs Mandalay 5:30am

Arrives Bagan 4:30pm

Cost of boat from Mandalay to Bagan: USD$33

Speed Boat from Mandalay to Bagan

Runs: Daily

Departs Mandalay 7am

Arrives Bagan 4:30pm

Cost of boat from Mandalay to Bagan: USD$10

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