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MINGUN Mandalay and around 309
arrIVal and dEParTurE MInGun
By ferry Far and away the nicest way to reach Mingun is by return); these depart from Gawein Jetty, not the Mingun
ferry – the trip from Mandalay takes about 1hr, slightly Jetty, and run Jan–April only. Bikes can be taken aboard for
faster when travelling downstream on the way back. a small additional charge.
Government boats (K5000) leave from the pier on 26th St By taxi or motorbike tour It’s possible to combine
in Mandalay at 9am, returning at 12.30pm. You’ll need to Mingun with Sagaing and other destinations on a
show your passport (or some of form of ID) when buying a motorbike or taxi day-trip, though this will add two
ticket. The alternative is to take one of the boats operated hours of travel to the day, and a fair bit more to the price.
by MGRG/Pioneer (38th St, between 79th and 80th sts; It does, however, give you the chance to see the village
T02 66204, Wmgrgexpress.com), which depart Mandalay during the peaceful afternoon hours after the ferries
at 9.30am and 2.30pm, and stay in Mingun for 3hr (K8000 have left.
EaTInG
The Garden Cafe On the riverbank opposite the (K12,000), good juices and real coffee. Daily 9am–5pm.
Mingun Bell T09 773 077 933. An unexpected find, Point Behind Settaya Paya. This riverside establishment
this idyllic French-owned garden café has a lovely is one of the nicest of the various low-key teahouse dotting 7
riverside location and serves up sandwiches (with proper Mingun, set slightly away from the busy village centre.
baguettes), salads and a few grilled dishes (mains It serves up simple noodle and rice dishes (K2000–3000),
K5000–6000), as well as Myanmar set lunches plus beer. Daily 8am–10pm.

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