Mandalay Hill, Mandalay

A very beautiful hill that is well worth the visit at night or during sunset. You get a very beautiful view of the city itself. Sunset was also incredibly beautiful.

LOVED the whole experience - need to be there before sunrise. And climbing the steps up is a major workout 😲.

Magnificent panoramic outlook over the surrounding lowlands, especially around the golden hour and under a slightly hazy sky.

Definitely the best place to visit in Mandalay, there are also other attractions like the Place and other pagodas, but considering the spot and the view it's definitely the one that you should visit if in Mandalay. Remember to bring disinfectant tissues to clean your feet after the visit!

From memory, as we were told at the entrance, it is about 1700 steps to the top but this made the climb all the more worthwhile! The view is spectacular right across Mandalay. The cost of entry was tiny although they could have been a little more transparent about it. There are benches at intervals for those that need a rest on the way up and drinks vendors selling water and other drinks. There are other interesting temples to see in the vicinity of Mandalay Hill after you've walked back down. If you want to learn about the country you're visiting, you have to make the effort! We recommend it.