Walking Tours Mandalay

Travel advisory: Both the US and UK governments warn against visiting. 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 the city. Fighting, drone attacks, curfews and internet shutdowns continue, and the March 2025 earthquake damaged many sites. Check the US State Department and UK FCDO before making any plans.

Walking in Mandalay

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

Sights such walks once covered

• Mandalay Palace, whose walls and gates were damaged in the March 2025 earthquake.
• Mandalay Hill, whose access is unconfirmed since the earthquake.
• Shwenandaw Monastery and Kuthodaw Pagoda. Kuthodaw suffered serious structural damage, and access to both is unconfirmed.
• Zay Cho Market and craft workshops, whose current status is unconfirmed.

Practical notes

• Hot and humid weather runs from March to May, and the cooler months are November to February.
• Wear comfortable footwear and carry a refillable water bottle.
• Dress modestly at religious sites and remove shoes before entering temples and pagodas.