Upon arrival flight to Mandalay, SM travel guide will welcome you at Mandalay airport and driven to the city, a journey of about one hour. Our first visit is Shwe Nandaw Kyuang, also known as the Golden Palace Monastery, which is noted for its intricate wood carvings. Then visit Kayuk Taw Gyi Pagoda to view its huge marble Buddha. The marble is from Sagyin Quarry and took 10,000 men almost two weeks to transfer to its current location. Afterwards, visit Kuthodaw Pagoda, home to ‘the world’s largest book’, a collection of more than 700 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist teachings. Afternoon sightseeing includes a visit to Zegyo market and some of Mandalay's cottage industries, such as weaving and kalaga tapestry-making, Burmese sweet-making, and bamboo fan-making near Eindaw Yar Pagoda. We spend our sunset at the top of Mandalay Hill, which rises 240 metres above the city.