Travel advisory: American authorities advise against all travel to Myanmar. British authorities advise against all but essential travel to Mandalay and against all travel to Sagaing Region and the area north of Mandalay city. Armed conflict, drone strikes, curfews and communications blackouts are ongoing, and the March 2025 earthquake damaged many sights. Read the latest from the US State Department and UK FCDO before planning anything.

Sightseeing in Mandalay Region

The region around Mandalay has been known for its royal capitals, pilgrimage hills and river views. The condition of each place is unconfirmed since the March 2025 earthquake, and official advice points away from visiting.

Places the region is known for

• Mandalay city: the palace grounds, whose walls and watchtowers were damaged, and the Shwenandaw Monastery.
• Mingun: an unfinished giant stupa and a very large bell on the Sagaing Region side of the river. Hsinbyume Pagoda there is largely destroyed, and climbing the giant stupa is barred.
• Sagaing Hill: a ridge of monasteries and pagodas in Sagaing Region, where the UK advises against all travel.
• Inwa (Ava): an old capital reached by boat. Most historic structures were damaged, and Maha Aungmye Bonzan is nearly destroyed. The Nanmyin watchtower is damaged and must not be climbed.
• U Bein Bridge: a teak footbridge at Amarapura, with unconfirmed status.

A fruit garden and similar attractions near Mandalay cannot be verified.