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Mandalay, together with Bagan, is the main embarkation point for Irrawaddy River cruises in Myanmar.
Central hotels around the moated royal palace.
Quieter area below the hilltop pagodas, famous for sunset views.
Close to the jetties used by river boats and cruise ships.
The gateway town to the temple plains of Bagan, the other main cruise port on the Irrawaddy.
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November–February is cool and dry, the peak time for river cruises; March–May is very hot, and low water levels can affect sailings late in the dry season.
Most sail between Mandalay and Bagan in either direction, with some longer routes; check your itinerary.
Conditions change; check your government’s latest travel advice before booking.
Many travelers add a night or two in Bagan to see the temples at sunrise before or after a cruise.