Getting Around
Many sights are centred around Mandalay Hill, which makes foot-walking feasible in that area. The best and cheapest way to see the city is by bicycle, as traffic isn't as heavy as in other Asian cities. Taxis are relatively inexpensive and are excellent for travelling around Mandalay.Try not to shop with a driver, as you’ll end up paying over the odds thanks to commission deals drivers work out with shop owners.
By taxis
Taxis are relatively inexpensive and are excellent for travelling around Mandalay.
White taxis and ‘blue taxis’ (which are ancient Mazda pick-ups) whisk folks around Mandalay most hours. Prices are negotiable. A ride from downtown to the Bagan jetty is about K2000 or so. A full-day trip by blue taxi to nearby attractions is about K20, 000
On foot
Many sights are centred around Mandalay Hill, which makes foot-walking feasible in that area.
By bicycle
The best and cheapest way to see the city is by bicycle, as traffic isn't as heavy as in other Asian cities.
There are several central places to rent bicycles, including Mr Htoo Bicycles (83rd St, 25/26; per day K2000; 8am-7pm). Marie-Min Vegetarian Restaurant can usually help to arrange a motorbike.
Taxis are relatively inexpensive and are excellent for travelling around Mandalay.
White taxis and ‘blue taxis’ (which are ancient Mazda pick-ups) whisk folks around Mandalay most hours. Prices are negotiable. A ride from downtown to the Bagan jetty is about K2000 or so. A full-day trip by blue taxi to nearby attractions is about K20, 000
On foot
Many sights are centred around Mandalay Hill, which makes foot-walking feasible in that area.
By bicycle
The best and cheapest way to see the city is by bicycle, as traffic isn't as heavy as in other Asian cities.
There are several central places to rent bicycles, including Mr Htoo Bicycles (83rd St, 25/26; per day K2000; 8am-7pm). Marie-Min Vegetarian Restaurant can usually help to arrange a motorbike.