Burma, Mandalay, January 2013, Part 3

[cdnski12]

Incredible carvings!

[cdnski12]

The cart ready to go.

A museum piece in Thailand ... but everyday farm work cart in Burma.

[Phuketrichard]

lots of pics thanks,

Have done some checking for next month an it seems i have a few weeks off, checked air asia and from Phuket-BKK- Mandalay its less than 7,500 baht return!!!
so off i am going,

I want to spend my time between Mandalay an Bagan ONLY. ( its been over 26 years since i was last there)
for those that have been, which place should i spend most of my time? Plan on also renting a motorcycle form Zach in Mandalay to do some day trips.

I love walking and photographing people/places.

Suggestions? Must sees, places to stay ( $25-35) Must have internet.


Thanks

[terry57]

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I want to spend my time between Mandalay an Bagan ONLY.

Which place should i spend most of my time? Plan on also renting a motorcycle form Zach in Mandalay to do some day trips.

Suggestions? Must sees, places to stay ( $25-35) Must have internet.

Firstly, you obviously have not read my 3 threads on Burma or you would not be asking for accommodation in your price range and want Internet.
Good luck with that one.


Mandalay on a motorbike getting out into the surrounding country side would be OK but in general its a bit of a dusty shit hole.

Bagan hands down for a place to hang out.

Enjoy your trip.

[Phuketrichard]

seems there are more than a few in my price range on bookings .com ( up to $40) in both cites, but was hoping u had more info

Also in July its the green season. so hoping the dust will not be that bad

Didn't go thru all ur threads

Given u have been to both places where would u spend the most time just hanging out? which had the best local market, best vibes, most people orientate places?

[terry57]

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If you're going in July its the Low season so prices are down. It will be pissing rain then wont it ?

Try going in January, prices sky rocket because of a shortage of Hotels, I was there in High season hence my comment.

Its a no brainer for me, Bagan leaves Mandalay for dead.

Bagan is a laid back cruisey place where as Mandalay is an unattractive city with heavy pollution.

Hey, That's only my opinion though and you may prefer Mandalay.

Go check them out.

PS.

The Internet is shite in Burma. ????? Slow as.

[phunphin]

The in laws Burmese palm workers were, very friendly happy people. not to mention tough as nails.

[terry57]

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I found the Burmese to be friendly decent people.

Quite a pleasure to deal with, made the trip excellent.

[mattrauen]

Kool!!!