Irrawaddy River Cruise Destinations

The Irrawaddy links Myanmar’s greatest sights with its quiet riverside heart. Here are the highlights.

Bagan

A plain of thousands of temples and pagodas stretching to the horizon — sunrise here, ideally from the river or a temple terrace, is unforgettable.

Mandalay

Myanmar’s last royal capital — the U Bein teak bridge, Mandalay Hill, Mahamuni Pagoda and workshops of gold leaf, wood carving and tapestry.

Ava (Inwa)

A former capital of crumbling monasteries and watchtowers, explored by horse-cart among fields and ruins.

Sagaing

A hillside crowded with hundreds of white-and-gold pagodas and monasteries — the spiritual heart of Myanmar.

Riverside villages

Potters, weavers, cheroot-rollers and farmers along the banks — the timeless, welcoming heart of Irrawaddy life.

For an extra day among the pagodas and workshops, look at Mandalay hotels before or after your sailing.

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