Amarapura Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Beautiful Sunset at U Bein Bridge

U Bein Bridge has become one of Myanmar’s iconic landmarks, the bridge was constructed in the 1850s by a mayor, built out of 1, 086 posts, total length 1,200 meters acrosses the Lake Taunghthaman in Amarapura, and is believed to be the oldest & longest teakwood bridge in the world, the surface planks are from the old royal palace of Inwa. I went there on January, because the weather is more cooler. The best time to see the most beauty of U Bein Bridge is in the sunset time, the slanting rays of the setting sun gave a warm orange tinge to the sky, gorgeous & peaceful, certainly becomes the most hunted photographed site for tourists and even locals.😉😎 #tripblazers#MyTripVlog#passionpassport#nationalpark

The world’s longest teak bridge

U Bein Bridge is a must see attraction in Mandalay. It is one of the best places to contemplate the sunrise and sunset. Apart from being a tourist attraction, this bridge is also a road for locals. . . . #passionpassport #mandalay #myanmar #bridge #culturalattractions #historicculture #historicallandmarks #exploresgtogether #tripaway

THE OLDEST & LONGEST TEAKWOOD BRIDGE

A day in Mandalay to cap off my trip in Burma. 🇲🇲 📍 U-Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2-kilometre bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. This spot remains one of the most beautiful sunsets I gazed on! 🌅 The Taungthaman Lake is near the ancient capital of Amarapura, and the bridge spans it. It was once the royal capital, but it has now been merged into Mandalay. The bridge was built around 1850 and is named for U Bein, the mayor who commissioned it. (U is a Burmese honorific that is essentially equivalent to Mister, except that it is earned rather than given, and it denotes someone who is esteemed in the community.) Although parts of the original pillars have been rebuilt with concrete, the structure was originally made of salvaged teak from a nearby palace. However, a surprising number of the wooden pillars survive, giving the bridge its shaky appearance. The bridge is still widely used by local pedestrians, but it is also a popular tourist attraction, particularly after sunset. Tourist-chartered small wooden boats glide under and around the bridge, lining up on the western side just as the sun sets behind the bridge's shadow. The western bank is congested with souvenir dealers, tour bus drivers killing time, and restaurants. #travelguide#historicculture#nationalpark#beautifulsunsets#bestislandtraveltowns#roadtrip#summervacation#urbanexplorer

Ubuntu Bridge, a must-see attraction in Myanmar, is beautiful when it comes to suffocation mentioning Burma. Many people will want to go to Ubuntu Bridge, which is known as the "Love Bridge." I am no exception. I came to Myanmar with my sister paper on the first day. I have seen many Raiders praise the sunset of Ubuntu Bridge, but I want to say that the sunrise is really good. Unfortunately, my camera is out of power, I can only record the shock that I visually see! So if you come here, the battery must be ready, and the sunrise and sunset are beautiful. As the longest teak bridge in the world, if you come early enough, you will see tourists from all over the world waiting in line at the Maha Ghanaian brothel to watch the monks line up for dinner, and then thousands of people will walk to the meal after dinner. U Bein Bridge. But the total length of 1,500 meters, I have only walked a short time. Therefore, it is recommended to come early and feel it with the people. The beauty here is romantic. Whether you are on board or on the bridge, you even feel great when you look far away. Not far from the sunset fields or temples, they are filled with peace and warmth. The East Lake is gradually dyed with a fascinating golden rose color. Xiaguang makes this beautiful lover bridge more charming and moving. Whether you are a local believer or a tourist, bathed in this golden color, the moment of arrogance seems to be a bit greedy. From time to time, there are monks, lovers, children, hawkers, and tourists who walk slowly, occasionally laughing and laughing, and laughing a little, then let go of the mood. is beautiful any time. If you really want to take pictures, it is best to sunrise before 11am or after 4pm. At that time, the light was not so strong and soft, and the composition was good. If it is just a pure shot, you can do it. If you want to shoot people, it is best not to be too strong. Otherwise, it's hard to sit on your face, or you can close your eyes all at once. Especially try the silhouette! Awesome. Tips: 1With a few more hidden shoe stickers. Myanmar believes in Buddhism and does as the Romans do. Basically, you have to take off your shoes at every attraction. I am not used to always take off my shoes and bring this convenience. Not easy to be punctured. 2Ubun Bridge must rent a boat, charter a boat, and charter a boat. The important thing is said three times. The scenery on the ship and the scenery on the bridge are two extremes. If the scenery on the bridge is a hundred times shocking, then the beauty that is felt on the ship is thousands or even thousands of times! I have absolutely no exaggeration. The trunks included in the water can only be taken by boat. 3 Generally, about 10:30, a thousand people will start cooking. Don't be too close to the monks, we can go to visit and learn, but also do not bother with basic respect. You can follow them, but keep the proper distance. Especially pay attention to quiet. 4 Myanmar is super hot! Do a good job of sun protection and sun protection!

Seeing this scene, can you guess what people are doing? This is the Maha Ghanaian brothel in Mandalay, Myanmar. It is the largest Buddhist college in Myanmar. There are thousands of monks. Unlike the Buddhist monasteries that are hidden in the deep forests, it is here. Not clean, even very lively. There are more than 1,000 monks here, just as many as the monks. Every morning, there will be tourists from all over the world. This is also known as the most spectacular giving. The monks in Myanmar follow the rules of noon and noon. Every day at 10 am (sometimes different from China), the monks line up long queues to enter the temple restaurant to eat. This grand The ceremony was also riddled by foreign tourists on both sides of the road, and the monks have long been accustomed to our long guns and short guns and onlookers. The simple one can be summarized as a thousand foreigners watching a thousand monks to eat. The dining monk team is very long and can't see the head at first glance. The team is from a young age to a young monk. They are lined up in a long queue. I don't know what they think in their hearts. Maybe we can know by changing our position, so it is very unbearable to be visited every day. Perhaps this is the most important practice of their daily life. In the sacred world, practice a clean and comfortable heart. Maha Ganayan brothel, thousands of people risotto, in my eyes, Myanmar's most distinctive cultural "landscape"...

Buddhism Myanmar, the largest Buddhist college is the Maha Ghanaian brothel, which attracts many people every morning to attend the monks who eat here. You must be very curious, what is good to see if you eat, thousands of monks will line up to eat in the cafeteria at 10:30 every day. The monks in Burma obey the precepts of noon and noodles. They eat the first meal at four o'clock in the morning and the second meal at ten o'clock. Holding a black can and towel on hand, both old and young are very orderly. This is not an attraction, but this scene of the monastery has become a must-go place for travel. Go to the biggest temple to experience the life of the monks. After the meal, they will start free activities. Some monks will feed the cats, and some monks will chat, as if life is very leisurely. Although it is a famous local shooting place, my heart is contradictory. Because they built the meditation here, they have to face so many tourists from all over the world every day. I think they are quite helpless.

City of Pagodas: Mandalay

A trip to Myanmar is a journey of the soul and Buddhist culture, washing away the restlessness deep in the soul and making it more peaceful and joyful. Mandalay, Mandalay Province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the second largest city in Myanmar, is not only the economic, political, and cultural center of Myanmar, but also a famous city of pagodas and a tourist destination. Mahagandayon Monastery, also known as the Thousand Monks Monastery. It is the largest monastery in Myanmar. Every morning, tourists from all over the world gather here to witness the shocking scene of thousands of monks having meals together. There are no restrictions on vegetarian or non-vegetarian food in Myanmar's monasteries, and the monks eat whatever they receive as alms. There are two meals a day, at 4am and 10am, and only water can be consumed outside of these times. Emerald Buddha Pagoda, the only pagoda in the world built entirely of emerald. At night, the emerald body emits a soft green light, bringing a sense of peace and tranquility to people. Ubun Bridge, the world's longest century-old pomelo wood bridge. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world to watch the sunset. As the sun sets in the west, standing on the wooden bridge with your loved one, basking in the afterglow, it is so romantic and happy that it is also known as the "Lovers' Bridge" by the locals. Mandalay Palace is mainly red and gold in color, showing the noble temperament of the royal family. Although it is not as luxurious as other palaces, it is particularly grand. Climbing the tower, the entire palace is in full view, leaving nothing to the imagination. Gudutao Pagoda, meaning "the greatest merit pagoda in the world", has 729 cloud stone tablets inside, on which the Tripitaka is carved. If a person reads for 8 hours a day, it would take more than 400 days to finish reading them all. These stone tablets are also known as "the greatest books 📖". Golden Palace Monastery, a stunning masterpiece of zelkova wood architecture. Originally a golden palace, after years of wind and sun, the golden color has faded, leaving only black memories: the carved figures on the wooden doors and windows are arranged in an orderly and three-dimensional manner, making this 150-year-old monastery a classic of wood carving architecture.

Maha Gaynyan brothel has the rule of noon to eat, only two meals a day, the first meal at 4 o'clock in the morning, the second meal is the last meal of the day at 10 o'clock in the morning. After noon, I can only drink water. I don't know what they think in their hearts. Maybe we can know by changing our position, so it is very unbearable to be visited every day. Being watched by people, maybe this is the most important practice of their daily life. In the sacred world, practice a clean and comfortable heart.

Exploring in Mandalay

Mandalay palace, the last kingdom of Myanmar. The palace is surrounded by a moat. The king, queen, princess and their servants’s rooms can be visited within the compound. #mandalaypalace #myanmar #mandalay

Mandalay Myanmar

Beautiful emotional view in Mandalay, Myanmar ❤️❤️❤️Mandalay Palace in Myanmar is really amazing ❤️❤️❤️ Lovely to explore around the palace and culture ❤️❤️❤️ Many ancient statue and places are all over the town. ❤️❤️❤️ It was the wonderful moment ❤️❤️❤️

Mandalay Myanmar

Beautiful emotional view in Mandalay, Myanmar ❤️❤️❤️Mandalay Palace in Myanmar is really amazing ❤️❤️❤️ Lovely to explore around the palace and culture ❤️❤️❤️ Many ancient statue and places are all over the town. ❤️❤️❤️ It was the wonderful moment ❤️❤️❤️

The Palace that was completely made from teak wood was built in the center of a large citadel or fort. The square citadel was surrounded by four walls each 2 kilometers long with a total of 48 turrets. In the walls were 12 gates, one for each sign of the Zodiac. Around the walls was a 60 meter wide moat, crossed by a number of bridges. In 1885 during the reign of King Thibaw Min the British took Mandalay ending the Konbaung dynasty. The Palace was looted and converted into a fort for the British army. During the second World War the Royal Palace was destroyed by fire after a bombing raid. The only two original buildings that survived are the Royal mint and the watch tower. During the 1990’s the Palace was rebuilt following the original design but partly using modern materials as concrete. Inside the Palace there are some artifacts on display in glass showcases and several reproductions of thrones. Much of the original artifacts that were in the Palace at the end of the 19th century are still on display in a British museum. Several rooms of the Palace display life size statues of King Mindon Min and his successor King Thibaw Min, the last Burmese King. Today part of the citadel complex is used by the Burmese army, the Palace and surrounding gardens are open to the public.#nationalpark