Major city · Myanmar
Amarapura
Half-day trip from Mandalay for U Bein's Bridge at sunset and the weaving workshops. Not worth a night.
Amarapura was the Konbaung capital in the early 1800s. Today it is a Mandalay suburb known for the 1.2 km teak U Bein's Bridge across Taungthaman Lake, silk and cotton weaving, and bronze casting. Most visitors come for the sunset bridge view and leave the same day.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Mar–May (hottest), Jun–Oct (monsoon)
- Airport
- MDL
- Nights
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Amarapura199 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Amarapura, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetyAmarapura is generally safe for tourists.
- Emergency numbers199 police · 191 fire · 192 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMDL Mandalay International Airport (About 45 min by taxi or pre-booked car to Amarapura).
- Getting aroundTaxi or trishaw from Mandalay; walking along the bridge and the lake shore.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Mandalay–Amarapura one waycheckMMK 10,000–20,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm in Mandalay, a night, per personMMK 10,000
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel in Mandalay (double), a night, per roomMMK 70,000
- High-end bedMid-range hotel in Mandalay (double), a night, per roomMMK 120,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 30,000 · Mid MMK 60,000 · High MMK 120,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MDL Mandalay International Airport (About 45 min by taxi or pre-booked car to Amarapura)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Aug (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Amarapura: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxi or trishaw from Mandalay; walking along the bridge and the lake shore. A bicycle from Mandalay is possible if you are fit.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mandalay
goDoor to door: 30–45 min
Taxi or bus, about 30–45 min
Combine with Amarapura for a full day.
Pyin U Lwin
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Taxi via Mandalay, about 1.5 h
Hill station with botanical gardens and colonial houses.
Naypyidaw
cautionDoor to door: 3–4 h
Taxi or bus via Mandalay, about 3 h
Long drive for a day trip; better as an overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mandalay (day-trip base)
No foreigner-licensed hotels in Amarapura. Stay in Mandalay and take a 30–45 min taxi or bus.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MMK 30,000–50,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MMK 50,000–100,000 excl. bed
- High
- MMK 100,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel in Mandalay (double)1 × 1 night × MMK 70,000 | MMK 70,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MMK 60,000 | MMK 120,000 |
| Taxi Mandalay–Amarapura return1 × MMK 30,000 · check | MMK 30,000 |
| Boat ride on Taungthaman Lake2 × MMK 10,000 · check | MMK 20,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 24,000 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 132,000 per person per day, bed included | MMK 264,000 |
2026 estimate in MMK; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Taxi Mandalay–Amarapura one waycheck | MMK 10,000–20,000 |
| Boat ride on the lake (30 min)check | MMK 5,000–15,000 |
| Local meal (rice and curry) | MMK 3,000–6,000 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | MMK 500–1,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sunset crowds on U Bein's Bridge: go early for a spot or arrive by 16:00.Sunset crowds on U Bein's Bridge: go early for a spot or arrive by 4:00 PM.
- No licensed accommodation for foreigners: plan as a day trip.
- Monsoon (Jun–Oct) can flood the lake shore and make the bridge slippery.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Fire
- 191
- Ambulance
- 192
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ဦးပိန်တံတားကို သွားပေးပါTake me to U Bein's Bridge, please
Emergency
- Police199
- Fire191
- Ambulance192
Embassy
Most embassies are in Yangon. The nearest consular assistance is in Mandalay (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mandalay → Amarapura taxi: MMK 10,000–20,000, about 30 min (check)
- Boat on Taungthaman Lake: MMK 5,000–15,000 per person (check)
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello (min-ga-la-ba)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyay-zu-tin-ba-deh)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ — How much? (be-lauk-leh)
- ဟုတ်ကဲ့ — Yes (ho-kay)
- မဟုတ်ဘူး — No (ma-ho-boo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Amarapura. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Mar–May (hottest), Jun–Oct (monsoon)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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