Sandar Muni Pagoda, Mandalay Travel Guide

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Mandalay Palace, head south towards 26th Street. Once you reach 26th Street, take a left and walk east until you reach the intersection with 80th Street. Turn right onto 80th Street and continue walking until you reach the intersection with 27th Street. Here, you will see a local market; continue straight past the market. After about 1 kilometer, you will reach the junction with 90th Street. Turn left onto 90th Street, and then take a right onto 30th Street. Sandar Muni Pagoda is located about 500 meters down this road on your right.

• Trishaw

  From the city center, you can hire a trishaw (three-wheeled bicycle taxi). Tell the driver you want to go to Sandar Muni Pagoda, located in Chanmyathazi. The driver will likely know the location. The ride should take around 15-20 minutes depending on traffic, and you can expect to pay around 1,500-2,000 Kyat.

• Motorcycle Taxi

  For a quicker option, consider taking a motorcycle taxi. You can find these near popular areas like Zegyo Market. Inform the driver that you are going to Sandar Muni Pagoda. The ride typically takes about 10-15 minutes, with a cost ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 Kyat.

• Local Bus

  You can take a local bus from the Mandalay bus terminal or nearby stops. Look for buses heading towards Chanmyathazi. It may take you close to the pagoda, but be sure to ask the bus conductor to alert you when you reach your stop. The bus ride will cost you around 300 Kyat, but do note that you may need to walk a short distance to reach the pagoda from the bus stop.