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Mahagandayon Monastery

As one of the largest teaching monasteries in Myanmar, Mahagandayon Monastery, just west from U Bein’s Bridge (Bridge of Love) in Amarapura, is home to several thousand young monks. 

The Monastery was founded in 1914, regarded as a center for monastic study and strict religious discipline.

Mahagandayon Monastery is usually one of the major destinations of Mandalay tour. If you visit at 11am, you can watch the whole monastery eating silently. 

In the Buddhist Lent Festival, thousands of monks gather in Mahagandayon Monastery, contributing to the religious atmosphere of Amarapura.

Monks Line in Two Rows to Receive Offerings.     The Buildings of Mahagandayon Monastery.

Recommended Tours with Mahagandayon Monastery:  4 Days Yangon - Mandalay Circling Tour;  8 Days Inspiring Myanmar Tour;  13 Days Myanmar Exploration Tour;  etc.

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