Walking Tours Mandalay Region

Travel advisory: The US advises against all travel to Myanmar. The UK advises against all but essential travel to Mandalay, and against all travel to Sagaing and the area north of Mandalay city. Conflict, drone attacks, curfews and internet cut-offs persist, and the March 2025 earthquake left many of the area’s sites damaged. Check the US State Department and UK FCDO before making any plans.

Walking in Mandalay Region

Under current official advice, walking tours in Mandalay Region cannot be recommended, and no organised operators can be verified. Mandalay is spread out with uneven pavements and intense heat from March to May, and curfews and checkpoints apply in some areas.

Sights such walks once covered

• Mahamuni Pagoda, Shwenandaw Monastery and Kuthodaw Pagoda. A building at Mahamuni collapsed in the March 2025 earthquake, Kuthodaw suffered serious structural damage, and access to all three is unconfirmed.
• Mandalay Hill, a pilgrimage hill with covered stairways, whose access is unconfirmed since the earthquake.
• Zay Cho Market and craft workshops, whose current status is unconfirmed.

Practical notes

• Wear comfortable shoes and carry plenty of water.
• Dress modestly at religious sites and remove shoes before entering temples.
• Avoid walking alone at night, and take precautions against petty theft.