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There are 5 ways to get from Shanghai to Mandalay by plane, car, or train

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Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)SHA - MDL
15h 42m
$181–570
Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)PVG - MDL
12h 4m
$156–487
Drive 3,308.9 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Mandalay3,308.9 km
37h 16m
$417–603
Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)WUX - MDL
12h 30m
$190–656
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)HGH - MDL
13h 37m
$181–560

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

7Weekly Planes

14h 7mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,780.8 km
Duration: 15h 42m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Mandalay, Myanmar?

China Eastern Airlines flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) once daily.

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Mandalay(opens in a new window), Myanmar (Burma)(opens in a new window)

Mandalay is the second-largest city in Myanmar, after Yangon. Located on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, 631 km (392 miles; road distance) north of Yangon, the city has a population of 1,225,553 (2014 census). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Mandalay

Mandalay Hill(Opens in a new window)

Mandalay Hill is a 240 m hill that is located to the northeast of the city centre of Mandalay in Burma. The city took its name from the hill. Mandalay Hill is known for its abundance of pagodas and monasteries, and has been a major pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists for nearly two centuries. At the top of the hill is the Sutaungpyei (literally wish-fulfilling) Pagoda. A panoramic view of Mandalay from the top of Mandalay Hill alone makes it worthwhile to attempt a climb up its stairways. There are four covered stairways called saungdan leading up the hill from the south, southeast, west and north, and convenient seats of masonry work line these stairways all the way up. A one-way motor road today saves time and also makes it accessible for those who are unable to climb up the stairs, leading to an escalator and a lift to the pagoda at the summit.

U Bein Bridge(Opens in a new window)

U Bein Bridge (Burmese: ဦးပိန် တံတား) is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2 km bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. Construction began when the capital of Ava Kingdom moved to Amarapura, and the bridge is named after the mayor who had it built. It is used as an important passageway for the local people and has also become a tourist attraction and therefore a significant source of income for souvenir sellers. It is particularly busy during July and August when the lake is at its highest.

Mahagandhayon Monastery(Opens in a new window)

Mahāgandhāyon Monastery (Burmese: မဟာဂန္ဓရုံကျောင်းတိုက်), located in Amarapura, Myanmar, is the country's most prominent monastic college. The monastery, known for its strict adherence to the Vinaya, the Buddhist monastic code.

Hsinbyume Pagoda(Opens in a new window)

The Hsinbyume Pagoda is a large pagoda on the northern side of Mingun in Sagaing Region in Myanmar, on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River. It is approximately 10 km northwest of Mandalay and is located in the proximity of the Mingun Pahtodawgyi. The pagoda is painted white and is modeled on the physical description of the Buddhist mythological mountain, Mount Meru.

Places to stay in Mandalay

Hotel Aurora(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Royal Pearl Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Dragon Phoenix Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

A.D.1Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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