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[2025 Mandalay Attraction] Travel Guide for Mandalay Hill (Updated Mar)

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Mandalay Hill is located in the north of the city of Mandalay and was known as Rakshasa Mountain in the past. This is also the highest hill in Mandalay, with an altitude of 231.6 meters. Standing on the top of the hill, you can overlook the entire city of Mandalay, and it is a good place to watch the sunrise and sunset. The main entrance to Mandalay Hill is on the south side, and there are several temples and pagodas at the foot of the hill that are worth visiting, attracting many tourists and devotees. For example, the Kudu Tao Pagoda and Sandamuni Pagoda, which are famous for their Buddhist scriptures, are also nearby. There are also beautifully carved golden palace teak temples, etc. It is recommended to visit along the way. There are two steps to go up the mountain, the more obvious one is between two huge sculptures of Sint (the guardian beast of half lion and half dragon), which requires climbing 1729 steps to reach the top. In the process of climbing, you can slowly appreciate the urban landscape of Mandalay and the beauty of the Ayeyarwady River from low to high, and there are various temples along the way. Another step is on the southeast side, which is a bit longer, but offers more vistas. The two climbing routes will intersect and lead to a hall with a huge standing Buddha, which stretches out its arms and points to the Mandalay Palace below the mountain. Continue to walk up the mountain, you will also see the ruins of the stone castle, the statue of the SanDhaMukhi banshee and other relics. Come to the top of Mandalay Hill, where there is a Hindu temple, the Sutaungpyei Pagoda, whose wall columns are inlaid with broken glass and glow in the sun. There is a terrace in the temple, which is a good place to watch the panoramic view of Mandalay City. Many tourists will come to watch the sunset in the evening. It is recommended to arrive half an hour before sunset. If you think that watching the sunset is too crowded, watching the sunrise in the morning is also a good choice.

Address:

Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Recommended sightseeing time:

1-2 hours

Phone:

+95-9-43047743

Ticket Price

Free entry

Mandalay Hill

One of a popular sightseeing sport in Mandalay. A sunset view is worth to spend a time. climbing on foot is better than climbing by a car to the top. You can enjoy every stage of view while you’re climbing up on foot. #mandalyhill #myanmar

Elizabeth ND Ko

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Beautiful Mandalay 😊

Full of culture in Myanmar. Many charming attractions around city. Very easy transportation by Grab. Nice food good price.

Belle Kasalong

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Best place for SUNSETS 🌅

Mandalay Hill is a must see in the city specially during the sunrise or sunset. The spot gives you an amazing panoramic view of Mandalay city. The hill has Buddhist temples and pagodas with beautiful golden details. . . . #passionpassport #myanmar #mandalay #temple #sunset #culturalattractions #historicculture #couplestrip

Raquel Monreal

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Mandalay Hill (Myanmar)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Visiting Hours: 8.00 AM – 6.00 PM Entrance Fee: K 1000/ USD 5. Pro tip: Visit either at 8.00 AM and leave by 11.00 AM or during sunset to avoid heat and crowd. HOW TO GET THERE Mandalay Hill is a half an hours drive away from downtown Mandalay. Any private taxi can take you to the entrance of Mandalay Hill. There are escalators and elevators to climb up the hill. Mandalay Hill is a must visit place when you are in Mandalay. The first thing that will grab your attention is a pair of huge lion statues guarding the stairway that leads to the hill. The Hill is 230m above sea level, providing a scenic view of the entire city. The sunrise and sunset at this hill is a must-see. Some tourists even risk climbing the stairway of the hill barefooted only to witness the beautiful scenery. It is highly recommended to walk and join the locals in colourful processions and prayers. From the top of the hill, you will be able to spot some of Mandalay’s landmarks like Mya Nan San Kyaw Palace, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Shwe Mann Taung Golf Course, an 18-hole course and the stunning scenery of Mandalay. You will find hawkers selling food and beverages at the foot of the hill. #getgoing2025

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The best sunset in Southeast Asia (Part 1)

From a travel perspective, no city in Myanmar is more irreplaceable than Mandalay, not even Yangon, the former capital and the largest city in Myanmar. Mandalay is located in the interior of Myanmar. Before the rise of Naypyidaw, Mandalay was the largest city closest to the geographical center of Myanmar. Mandalay was the capital of the last dynasty of Myanmar. Before the independence of modern Myanmar in 1948, Mandalay was the cultural center and national sovereignty symbol of Myanmar, a British colony. It has also been a sacred place for Buddhists for centuries. Mandalay does not have as many temples and pagodas as Bagan, but it is famous for its magnificent temples and pagodas, such as the ancient Shwezigon Pagoda and the Mahamuni Buddha Temple, which enshrines the Mahamuni Buddha covered with gold foil. There are eight temples along the 1,000 steps up Mandalay Hill, which is the origin of the city's name. In the eyes of travelers, Mandalay is not an isolated city, but a base for traveling in central Myanmar. Outside Mandalay, there are several ancient and interesting small towns. Mingun, Sagaing, and Inwa, which are included in popular tourist routes, are ancient capitals of Myanmar that are older than Mandalay, but most tourists are more interested in Amarapura. Amarapura is also an ancient capital, but only slightly older than Mandalay. This small town with a population of 20,000, located south of Mandalay, was the capital twice in history, the first time for only 40 years and the second time for less than 70 years. The former palace buildings were dismantled by King Mindon and moved to Mandalay, leaving only the Taungthaman Lake, which changes with the seasons. Now, Amarapura impresses tourists with a temple and a bridge.

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Enjoy the city lights - Mandalay Hill.

Mandalay’s name comes from Mandalay Hill, the highest hill in the city. When Sakyamuni was preaching Buddhism, he passed by this mountain, pointed to the vast land below the mountain, and predicted that in 2400 years, a prosperous city would appear here. Mandalay really lived up to expectations. Under the rule of King Mindon👸, its 30 years of prosperity became an immortal page in history📖. When visiting Mandalay, we usually start at Mandalay Mountain, which is famous for its panoramic view of the city and river views at sunset. The climbing path is difficult. Nowadays, there is a cable car to climb the mountain and an elevator to go up to the tower. Steps have been built on the slopes of Mandalay Mountain, and there are temples every other section. There are 1,729 steps in total, leading directly to the top of the mountain. It is not very difficult to climb. You will see a large temple halfway up the mountain. It is said that there are three bones of the Buddha in the temple. After walking 2/3 of the way, there is a gold-plated statue of Shiiya Pagoda standing on the side of the road. He stretched out his hand to point to the location of the Grand Palace, which has a very unique shape. It was erected before the construction of King Mindeng's golden city began, symbolizing the prophecy of the Buddha.

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mandalay hill

Mandalay Hill is a 240-meter high hill. Red flowers are still in every picture of people, located northeast of the center of Mandalay, Myanmar. The name of the city was given after the hill. Mandalay Hill is famous for its many pagodas and monasteries and has been an important pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists for nearly two centuries. Mandalay Hill is a small hill that offers a clear view of Mandalay City and the Irrawaddy River. Inside the temple, there are white stone Buddha statues enshrined in all four directions. #dreamvoyage with Angna 😊 It's not difficult to travel, just book your flight with Trip.com, book accommodation, transportation, and car, and go to the airport. Let TripGenie book and answer any questions you have. 5555 Do you know who TripGenie is? Let's meet.

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The hike up the Mandalay hill was very interesting. There is roofing over the steps, making it a comfortable hike, especially when it is hot or raining outside. But please be mindful that there are a lot of steps (for those who don't like steps or hiking). #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

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There is a Mahajanayan brothel near the Ubuntu Bridge. Many monks will walk to Ubuntu Bridge while walking in the evening when the sun sets. Even if you live here, you can't help but be attracted by the beauty of the Ubuntu Bridge. At sunset, the afterglow of the sun spilled on the water. Occasionally the nearby monks stood on the bridge and looked at the setting sun in the distance. Quietly, the breeze blew his robes, and it must be a romantic person. When we went back, the sky was already dark. On the bridge, we met a daring local man sitting on the wooden pillar of the bridge and saw everyone shooting him and stood up directly. We all squeezed a sweat for him, for fear that he would fall. When we felt very thrilling, he jumped up and jumped into the water across the bridge, then climbed up to the bridge and climbed up. I saw a lot of people who wanted to shoot but didn't take pictures of him jumping into the water. They jumped very carefully and let everyone shoot.

Shanhai.

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Located in

Located in the northern part of Mandalay City, Mandalay Hill, formerly known as Mount Raksha, is a famous Buddhist resort in Myanmar. 236 meters above sea level. Mandalay Mountain is not high, but it is located on the bank of the city. The famous Myanmar mother river, the Irrawaddy River, came from the horizon, winding around Mandalay Hill, flowing to the fertile plains, stepping down the hill from the foot of the mountain, with 1,700 steps along the way. There are eight major temples. The early morning sun rises from the back of Mandalay Hill. The spire of the top of the mountain and the towering porch are like a paper-cut. Up to the top of the mountain is a Hindu temple surrounded by a square pillar. The pillars are inlaid with glass in a prismatic pattern. The pillars are connected by arches and the corridors are connected. It is dazzling and crystal clear in the morning sun. Many local Burmese people prayed in front of the Hindu gods, the shape of the Golden Ring Cobra, and put the folded kyat coins on the head of the snake from time to time. Do you want to pray for fortune or peace?

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According

According to local myths and legends, Buddha visited Mandalay and landed on Mandalay Hill. And extending his arm to the bottom of the mountain, predicting that a big city will appear here after the millennium. It is the future kings of Myanmar who want to move here. Finally, the Gongbang Dynasty officially built the capital. Therefore, the status of Mandalay Hill can be seen. From the mountain foot to the top of the mountain. All the way up, they are temples, just because of this. Mountaineering can be walked, or you can take the bus to the back hill and take the elevator. Once on the mountain, it was attracted by this cute, yawning is also extravagant. Sure enough, is it different under the Dharma? The view of the top of the mountain is wide and the entire plain is unobstructed. You can see the Irrawaddy River in the distance. The whole building on the top of the mountain is decorated with gorgeous tiles. It is different from the temple below.

Sasha.

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Mandalay i

Mandalay is a famous mountain of Buddhism. Mandalay City is named after the mountain. The mountain is not really tall. there is an elevator that can directly climb to the top of the mountain, saving a lot of time and effort. top of the mountain is a Hindu temple, but it also incorporates a few Islamic styles, beautiful arches, cloisters, and glass-inlaid decorations that dazzle under the light. Mandalay Hill is the best place to watch the sunset. When it is near dusk, the tourists on the top of the mountain have long been entangled. Standing on the top of the mountain overlooking the whole city of Mandalay, the high and low buildings are integrated with the dense forest. It is the mother river of Myanmar, the Irrawaddy River. It is calm and peaceful, the sunset near the river is also very moving. [Tips] Transportation: Take a taxi from the city to Mandalay Hill for about 4000 kyats. Use your bargain skills. Tickets: 1000 kyat notes: There is an elevator that leads directly to the top of the mountain. The sunset time is generally at At 5:30, after 6 o'clock, the elevator will be closed.

haruxu.

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Although t

Although the Mandalay Mountain is not high, it is located on the bank of the city. The famous Myanmar mother river, the Irrawaddy River, came from the horizon, winding around Mandalay Hill, flowing to the fertile plains, stepping down the hill from the foot of the mountain, with 1,700 steps along the way. There are eight major temples. Mandelier Mountain is the best place to view the spires of the top of the mountain and the towering porch, as if it were a paper-cut style. Up to the top of the mountain is a Hindu temple surrounded by a square pillar. The pillars are inlaid with glass in a prismatic pattern. The pillars are connected by a bucket arch, and the corridor is connected. It is dazzling in the sunlight, crystal clear, many local The Burmese worshipped the Hindu gods before the shape of the Golden Ring Eye Snake, and from time to time put the folded kyat coins on the snake head. Visit Mandalay usually starts from Mandalay Hill, which is famous for watching the city and the river scenery at sunset, and the climbing road is difficult. There are cable cars for mountaineering and elevators for the upper tower. Steps were built on the slopes of Mandalay Hill and there was a temple every other period. Mandalay's name is also from the highest hill in the city - Mandalay Hill. When Sakyamuni preached the Dharma, he passed the mountain and pointed to the vast land beneath the mountain. It is predicted that after 2400 years, there will be a bustling city. Mandalay really lived up to expectations. Under the rule of King Mindong, the 30-year glory was dotted into an immortal page in history.

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The romant

The romantic palace of Mandalay Hill has the most dazzling sunrise view of the city. In the early morning, countless lovers climbed into this dazzling romantic hall, overlooking the vast plains of the distance, accompanied by a beautiful sunrise, and the panoramic view of the entire city. Climb the romantic hilltop palace as if you are taking a pilgrimage to the dream road, collecting images of the city's soul and looking for the most intimate entrance. A splendid Buddhist temple along the way, a simple and elegant Buddha statue, a collection of pure hearts; into a pure and dreamy world, quietly listening to the time silently, pursuing the most peaceful state of mind . A devout Vatican sing, a long period of remarks, pulls the world back to a long-lost silence; landing on the foothills, face-to-face with piety, it is also deeply felt that the awesome spirit is righteous.

Adam Yue.

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