Morning visit in Mandalay

Early morning at about 3:45 am – Pick up at your hotel in Mandalay and transfer to Mahamuni Pagoda to see the amazing face washing ceremony of the Buddha image. Mahamuni Pagoda which is highly venerated in Myanmar and central to many people’s lives, as it is seen as an expression of representing the Buddha’s life in Mandalay is a must see for tourists who come to Mandalay. In fact in this particular ritual/ceremony, as we all know that the statue doesn’t open his mouth, so just imagine that the head monk just washes the Buddha’s lips, the Holy face and the Buddha’s teeth are washed over and over again with a cloth. Of course, the locals who treat this Buddha with the utmost reverence, believe he is alive. The repeated rhythm of the classic music by the traditional lives instruments ease the visitor’s and participants’ mind in a relaxing way at the beginning of the ceremony.

It’s the only one place in the world and Myanmar to see a fantastic view of face washing service early morning. It happens on a daily basis.

5:00 am – See the many monks who are coming from their monastery by queueing and holding a bowl for their foods. After that go to the tea shop and taste Myanmar tea and snacks with local people.

Continue outskirt of Mandalay city to explore the famous U Bein (wooden) bridge for sunrise during peace and silent. Charming surrounding scenery will attract you for your pleasure.

Now morning tour is finished, and you will be transferred back to your hotel.