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HIRE A CAR AND DRIVER VISIT AMARAPURA
DennyP Says: AMARAPURA: I had heard so much about AMARAPURA with its many sights ..I decided to hire a small car and driver for the day and a little bartering provided a good price which was only a few dollars each for the three of us for the day..He then waited when we crossed the river...
VISIT THE U-BEINS "TEAK" BRIDGE
DennyP Says: THE TEAKWOOD BRIDGE AT AMAPURA I only found this bridge by accident when talking to a German traveller at the monks breakfast gathering in the town that morning. The U-Beins Bridge I do not know of the names origin but it is a strange one. This apparently is the longest...
Reclining Buddha near U-Beign Bridge.
vuzu Says: There's a temple which is located near U-Beign Bridge. There's an open air reclining buddha and very nice enviroment. It's along the way to U-Beign bridge and worth a visit.And you can take some of the bridge from the temple.
No name place by the lake.: Beautiful prawns.
planxty Says: As you approach the beginning of the famous U Bein bridge there are several outsoor restaurants set up on what is effectively the foreshore of Lake Taungthaman. It makes for a beautiful setting with views of the stunning U Bein bridge (see seperate tip). I imagine it would...
Hewer Says: In the dry season, which runs from November to April, there are many little stalls lakeside or on the floodplain. You can buy snacks, drinks, a beer or even have a sit-down meal.Note that if you buy a beverage they prefer it if you consume it there and give them back the can...
thedouglas Says: If you decide to walk across the bridge amongst all the local villagers, to have a look around the little village of Taungthaman, you can get a small boat back with one of the many keen paddlers who will accost you on your arrival at the bridge. If you employ someone, he...
thedouglas Says: These guys drove us around Mandalay, and then out to Amarapura and surrounds, and then on to the airport at the end of the day. We employed them for US$25 per day, and received first class treatment for the 3 days we spent with them.We found them outside the Sedona Hotel,...
Hewer Says: All of the souvenir shopping in Amarapura is centered around the U Bein Bridge. There are two ways to buy souvenirs:1. ShopsThey haven't mastered the art of the hard sell here yet, but competition for your business is fierce. You can find these shops in the small huts at...
Hewer Says: This is the most important festival at the pagoda on the shores of Lake Taungthaman next to U Bein bridge. This festival attracts large numbers of pilgrims and runs for ten days, traditionally from the 5th waning day of Tawthalin to the new moon. This occurs late in...
Hewer Says: Basket-weaving is a commonly-practiced craft in Amarapura. The dominant market for baskets is local traders and householders.In recent years, many tourists have been attracted to U Bein bridge and the demand for local products has increased as more people move to the area...
MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT CASH FUNDS
DennyP Says: MONEY Never travel anywhere here without sufficient cash money as there are no banks in so many places here.No ATM's no one accepts travellers cheques!!!.Also US Dollars are the money of choice although Burmese "kyiat" is the local currency..There are a few things to be...
ALWAYS CARRY PLENTY OF FRESH WATER
DennyP Says: AMARAPURA When travelling here especially in the really hot months (it's always hot) this country can be like a furnace...ALWAYS make sure when you set out for the day that you are carrying plenty of fresh water as there are many places that it is not readily available.....
Hewer Says: As you walk along the U Bein bridge, there are sheltered huts every two hundred meters or so. These all provide welcome relief from the hot sun, but they are also full of souvenir vendors. Unfortunately the standard line "I'll come back later" (when you intend to never come...
CARRY A GOOD MOSQUITO REPELLANT ALWAYS
DennyP Says: I CARRY A SMALL BACKPACK FOR THE ESSENTIALS. ALAWAYS CARRY PLENTY OF FRESH BOTTLED WATER HERE IN THE TROPICS CARRY A SMALL ROLL UP PONCHO FOR THOSE FREQUENT TROPICAL RAINSTORMSALWAYS USE GOOD BOOTS/SHOES FOR HIKING I ALWAYS CARRY THESE ESSENTIAL ITEMSALWAYS CARRY AND USE A...
Digital Camera batteries and memory card or film
vuzu Says: Well, all your digicam batteries/memories cards or film need to be prepare before you set off your trip to U-Beign bridge and Mingun. As most people will spend the whole day outside of the hotel and might not return after these two highlights in Mandalay. So, get as many...
herzog63 Says: While I was at Pahtodawgyi I took a walk up to the shore of the lake to get a photo and discovered that the area is also a garbabe dump. It's too bad that the beach of the lake is chosen for the dump. I understand the fact that garbage has to go somewhere but it seemed sad...
Ruins in the village of Taungthaman
herzog63 Says: After you cross U Bein's bridge you will come to the village of Taungtaman. Here it seemed like the main industry was cutting and drying palm leaves and bamboo. There are also a few boat drivers. I didn't see any weaving mills as the area has a lot of them but the people...
Hewer Says: Even in rural Myanmar, people are interested in football. We saw this soccer field on the floodplain of Taungthaman Lake(!) A few days prior to my visit, Myanmar had lost 4-2 to Singapore in the Tiger Cup semi-finals after having three players sent off (Singapore went on to...
herzog63 Says: This Pillar can be found on the grounds of Pahtodawgyi.It looked like it had just recieved a fresh coat of paint. With so many temples around there must be plenty of jobs for the upkeep people. Especially reapplying paint.
U Bein's Bridge at Dusk from the lake shore
herzog63 Says: The views of Ubein's Bridge are really fantastic. This is taken from the Kyauktwagyi Paya side of the bridge. It's from this point that we hired a small boat for the ride back to the other side of the lake.
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I noticed that the stone carvers kept a picture nearby of the Buddha that they were making. It thought that was quite interesting to see. They would chip away...
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Amarapura - Home of U Beins Bridge
Before I arrived in Mandalay I hadn't heard of Amarapura! I did read about U Beins Bridge in the Lonely Planet guide but didn't realize that it was in Amarapura. On my truck ride into Mandalay from......
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Amarapura is an ancient city and former capital of Burma which sits about seven miles South of Mandalay. Nowadays, however, it is difficult to know where Mandalay ends and Amarapura begins. The town...
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AMARAPURA : A dozen kilometers south of Mandalay is the town of AMARAPURA.known as the "City of Immortality". This is well worth the visit and you will need most of a day to see the many interesting...
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The Bridge and Unexpected Lessons
Like most visitors I travelled to Amarapura on a day trip from Mandalay. The main attraction for me in coming here was the U Bein bridge, which I'd neither heard of nor seen a picture of before I went...
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