Interior View of Shwenandaw Buddhist Temple

Shwenandaw Buddhist Temple

Buddhist temple Monastery

Ornate 19th-century Buddhist monastery that was once part of the royal palace at Amarapura. People often mention monastery, wood, Mandalay, Myanmar,


Address

2427+7G2, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Rating on Google Maps

4.50
(976693 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM

Visitor Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: monastery (10) wood (9) Mandalay (6) Myanmar (6)
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  • 5/5 Dirk S. 5 years ago on Google • 281 reviews
    {"0":"Very old and ancient wooden monastery. Recommend to visit the place early in the morning or if not possible during lunch time to avoid loud and rude travel groups.\nThe place is worth to stay quiet to enjoy the old art. There is a entrance fee of 10000 Kyats.","2":["0","163"]}
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shubham S. 4 years ago on Google • 477 reviews
    {"0":"The wooden creaking monastry! There\u2019s a decent entry ticket, get one if you have time, because then you need to cherish the wooden delicate detailed carvings! This place can get crowded, so being patient again will get you clear beautiful clicks and memorable moments!","2":["0","268"]}
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Georges Y. 4 years ago on Google • 1366 reviews
    {"0":"In the land of one million pagodas, Shwenandaw stands out not because of its size or gold ornaments, but because of the material that was used to build it, namely wood. Given that the wood or the veneer that covered it have not been maintained for a long time gives the place extra character, not that it lacked it in the first place. If there is a pagoda that you cannot pass up in Mandalay, let it be this one. It's relatively small and you won't need to allocate that much time to visit it, unless you want to.","2":["0","232"]}
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Igor M. 3 months ago on Google • 1605 reviews New
    Переоборудованный из королевской опочивальни в храм полностью деревянный павильон. Оригинальная резьба

  • 5/5 Le H. 6 years ago on Google • 160 reviews
    {"0":"Even though this monastery does not have the gold glitter like many pagodas in Myanmar, the intricate teak wood carving is exquisite!\nThis is a rare jewel that gives us a window to Myanmar glorious royal past. It's quite popular with the local ladies for photos ops \ud83d\ude0a","2":["0","268"]}
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Happyness Nokwatu Raselabe (. 4 years ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Pakhangyi Monastery, officially known as Kyaungdawgyi is a Buddhist monastery in Yesagyo Township, Magway Region, Myanmar. The wooden monastery was built by Pho Toke and Daw Phae, and was built using 254 teak pillars that range from 50–90 inches each in height.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pushan S. 5 years ago on Google • 499 reviews
    A beautiful monastery made entirely of teak wood. It features intricate carvings and was previously part of the royal palace at Inwa. After the town was devastated in the March 1839 earthquake, the capital was move to Amarapura and the old palace was repurposed as a monastery.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Guy B. 7 years ago on Google • 482 reviews
    'Shwenandaw Kyaung' or 'Golden Palace Monastery. This building was originally part of the Royal Palace and occupied by King Mindon and his chief queen. After Mindon’s death in 1880, King Thibaw Min had the building dismantled and relocated to its present site, where it forms part of the Atumashi Monastery. Famous for its beautiful wood-carvings, it was once entirely covered in thick gold, but only some of the interior gold still survives, due to the harshness of the weather.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Williams T. 4 years ago on Google • 448 reviews
    {"0":"A east west dirctions, wooden monastery. So that you might see the sun light through the windows shining on buddha statues and inside rooms.\nI thing here is the one to make ticket worthy.","2":["0","187"]}
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 พิทยากร �. 9 months ago on Google • 118 reviews
    {"0":"Graciously beautiful. So well crafted even it has mostly rotten on the outside but still shine the superb craftsmanship of old time wood smiths.","2":["0","144"]}
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KEN A. 7 months ago on Google • 67 reviews
    入場料は15,000MMK (やや高いが、保存管理費のためにぜひ) 観覧所要時間は20分程度 かなり雰囲気のある木造寺 オススメスポット
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wai Lin P. 1 year ago on Google • 30 reviews
    {"0":"The Shwenandaw Buddhist Temple in Mandalay is a mesmerizing architectural marvel. Its intricate teak carvings tell stories of Myanmar's rich history and spirituality. Walking through its hallowed halls feels like stepping into a bygone era. A must-visit for anyone seeking cultural and spiritual immersion.","2":["0","306"]}
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kozaw l. 8 months ago on Google • 487 reviews
    Historical place.

  • 5/5 Tatiana K. 6 years ago on Google
    Stunning wood carvings, clean and neat surroundings, just mind your step ‘cause there some nails appeared
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rawadee K. 8 months ago on Google • 282 reviews
    Fantastic wood building.

  • 3/5 Fishman F. 4 years ago on Google • 216 reviews
    {"0":"Interesting to see what a neglected monastery looks like. The once glory filled and spiritual energy of this place is evident despite the worn down exterior. Hopefully the country and regional government leaders will continue to restore this historical site and others like it.","2":["0","277"]}

  • 5/5 Min Soe W. 8 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Must see in Mandalay. The only original part of Mandalay Palace. Beautifully preserved building.

  • 5/5 Myo Min Hlaing (Francis M. 8 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Need to know about our History and knowledge.

  • 4/5 Wai Phyo O. 3 years ago on Google
    Shwenandaw Monastery is a historic Buddhist monastery located near Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Region, Myanmar.

  • 3/5 Vincent O. 5 years ago on Google
    An old, all-world temple with incredible detail in the carvings. However it lacked appeal and information to make it a fascinating attraction.

  • 5/5 Galit M. 1 year ago on Google
    Bountiful monastery all wood

  • 5/5 Nick T. 1 year ago on Google
    A temple made entirely of wood. It's worth visiting for 30 minutes, especially when paired along with nearby Kuthodaw. Tickets are 10,000 mmk, but can be used at other cultural zones also.

  • 5/5 David K. 2 years ago on Google
    The most masterpiece of Myanmar art during the reign of the Burmese monarchy🇲🇲.If you are visiting Myanmar, you should go there.

  • 1/5 Ko Z. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
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