Mandalay is one of Myanmar's major cities, home to around 1,208,099 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Jade Market
Flower Market
Shwenandaw Monastery
Waterfall Hill
Jade Market
Flower Market
Waterfall Hill
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
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Local favourites
Myint Myint Khin
Recognisable by the abbreviation MMK on the company logo, the most famous purveyor of Htou moun in all of Myanmar.
Unique Bar and Restaurant
This bar and restaurant is near the foot of the Mandalay hill, and provides an easily accessible lunch spot during a tour of the nearby mona
Mingalar-bar
A good place to try a large variety of local Myanmarese cuisine. Apart from the pun-ny name, the restaurant's dishes are quite creative. The
Shop for Htou mont
They will normally let you try the different types. You can have mixed boxes as well. Eat them within 4-7 days (depends on type).
Street Pancakes
Afternoons you'll find a pleasant Indian lady making savoury and sweet street pancakes in a cast iron frying pan in front of her house. Chea
Super 81
Double-storey restaurant with great barbecued seafood. Air-conditioned second floor. The extensive menu includes Thai, Chinese, Indian and w
Tourist favourites & top-rated
AD1 Hotel
Central location in the heart of Zeygo Market. The rooftop is something special. Rooms are tacky and baths dated, but the price is OK.
Nylon Hotel
Room, bathroom quality is standard for Burma at this price. Basic breakfast and working Wi-Fi in room included. Extremely friendly staff, ex
Mahar Hotel
One block from Nylon Hotel, rooms are very clean and relatively good value for the price (for Mandalay), though single rooms are small. Hot
Peacock Lodge
Terrific home stay B&B, with very friendly family staff. A bit out of the centre. Has bike rentals. Free Wi-Fi in the rooms, includes breakf
Hotel Sahara
2-star hotel in the heart of Mandalay. 29 rooms (3 different kinds), all of which offer AC, TV, fridge, hot/cold showers, comfortable beds;