Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Mandalay Region March 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Mandalay Region ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Mandalay Region Types of activities [Mandalay Region travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Mandalay-Region.dx553248635923465634) ![Dhammayangyi Temple and hot air balloons at sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923465634/7fd68a58-a694-467f-a54d-a3dc5c105318.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dhammayangyi Temple and hot air balloons at sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923465634/7fd68a58-a694-467f-a54d-a3dc5c105318.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A sunrise balloon ride over Bagan might seem touristy, but the views are incredible. The sheer number of temples dotting the landscape is difficult to appreciate from ground level. I wasn't prepared to be so wowed, but I have to put Bagan up there with Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat - two of my favorite places.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323155/1ad83bcc-5d87-40a8-bf55-236b5a6ef630.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Standing 240 metres above the city of Mandalay, Mandalay Hill offers amazing panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. At the top of Mandalay Hill is Su Taung Pyae Pagoda, a major pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists for nearly two centuries. With polished marble floors, mosaic-embedded archways and glistening gold stupas rising up towards a perfect cloud-brushed sky, this place was pretty spectacular even without the views. But add those into the equation and you’ve got somewhere worth making a brief stop in Mandalay for. Read more about Mandalay Hill and the Su Taung Pyi Pagoda here: http://galloparoundtheglobe.com/a-morning-at-mandalay-hill-myanmar/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2251/32b24b2a-2041-4e15-982f-c0d5b4659654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Monks are ever-present in Southeast Asia, adorned in robes of various shades which differ from country to country. The rich hues of the fabric provide a colorful contrast to their background, as here, in dusty Old Bagan, Myanmar. #myanmar #bagan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323155/d2fccff3-11af-4046-affb-9a4fafffa81a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635923465634) ## What to do in Mandalay Region --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Mandalay Region ![The largest book in the world. Each page has its own pagoda. Beautiful spot. You can’t get photos close to the pages as there is a fence.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2251/1a5c0c3a-2d53-4c3d-92a8-a6c443af3afe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuthodaw Pagoda You can learn about the history of Mandalay with a stop at Kuthodaw Pagoda. Discover the cocktail bars in this culturally rich area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Kuthodaw-Pagoda-Mandalay.d6114606.Vacation-Attraction) ![Another reason to visit Mandalay. Sutaungpyei Pagoda on top of Mandalay Hill is gorgeous. I love seeing the monks and nuns using their mobile phones. #mandalay #myanmar #pagoda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2251/e0fc95d5-4c05-431f-8698-9ece2cea3f17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mandalay Hill Explore the great outdoors at Mandalay Hill, a lovely green space in Mandalay. Discover the cocktail bars in this culturally rich area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Mandalay-Hill-Mandalay.d6114612.Vacation-Attraction) ![“If water is still enough, everything is reflected clearly. If mind is calm, then wisdom grows.” Zhao De](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2627/6667c501-a467-490a-9dcf-5f043590a1ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shwezigon Pagoda Learn about the local history of Nyaung-U when you spend time at Shwezigon Pagoda. Make time to visit the area's temples, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Shwezigon-Pagoda-Nyaung-U.d6114676.Vacation-Attraction) ![Two People Cycling on Ubein Bridge, Mandalay, Myanmar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114664/7f6dd755-bddb-46a2-ab16-b9d545e02142.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### U Bein's Bridge Learn about the local history of Mandalay with a stop at U Bein's Bridge. Discover the area's cocktail bars or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/U-Beins-Bridge-Mandalay.d6114664.Vacation-Attraction) ![Temple of Ananda and Thatbinnyu Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114666/3a281d07-eea3-4049-9618-5bcc70850a61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ananda Temple Ananda Temple is just one of the places to see in Bagan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's temples, or seek out its biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Ananda-Temple-Nyaung-U.d6114666.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mandalay Palace After visiting Mandalay Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mandalay. Discover the area's cocktail bars or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Mandalay-Palace-Mandalay.d6114614.Vacation-Attraction) #### Candacraig Hotel Learn about the local history of Pyin Oo Lwin with a stop at Candacraig Hotel. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Candacraig-Hotel-Pyin-Oo-Lwin.d553248621526917887.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sandamuni Paya Learn about the local history of Mandalay when you take a trip to Sandamuni Paya. Discover the cocktail bars in this culturally rich area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Sandamuni-Paya-Mandalay.d6114622.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bagan Archaeological Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Bagan Archaeological Museum in Old Bagan. Make time to visit the area's temples, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Bagan-Archaeological-Museum-Nyaung-U.d553248621526917553.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Mandalay Region ![Person walking on Amarapura Bridge, Mandalay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2251/ec314952-7ce4-40d7-8fcd-1861db13dfb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mandalay ![A year in the making..... I got the shot I wanted after a lot of research, 17’000kms and a week of travel, a very early morning, a sketchy, sandy motorbike ride and a little bit of blind luck in the form of a local kid who pointed me in the right direction. These are the Balloons over Bagan, Myanmar. #Adventure #adventurephotocontest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323155/e997b479-e523-481c-8170-d263696f372e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Old Bagan ![mountain landscape in myanmar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341175/d130d5d0-41dd-4dcd-8fcd-12c4a03b2caf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kalaw ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000475638/fcaaa1e2-e9a2-4e56-b0b8-b42b5e59896f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sagaing ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app