10 Shopping in Mandalay Region That You Shouldn't Miss

October 1, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Mandalay Region (Burmese: မန္တလေးတိုင်းဒေသကြီး, pronounced [máɴdəlé táiɴ dèθa̰ dʑí], formerly Mandalay Division) is an administrative division of Myanmar. It is located in the center of the country, bordering Sagaing Region and Magway Region to the west, Shan State to the east, and Bago Region and Kayin State to the south. The regional capital is Mandalay. In the south of the division lies the national capital of Naypyitaw. The division consists of seven districts, which are subdivided into 30 townships and 2,320 wards and village-tracts.
Restaurants in Mandalay Region

1. Jasmine Family Lacquerware Workshop

U Khin Maung Nyo, Bagan Myanmar +95 9 250 099 162
Excellent
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5.0 based on 164 reviews

Jasmine Family Lacquerware Workshop

Reviewed By sso617 - Bern, Switzerland

One of the best things I did in the Bagan area, maybe THE best, was go to this workshop. You will have a real experience. It is a family business, on their family compound (amazing to see), and they make beautiful, exquisite lacquer items of all types. There was zero pressure, everyone was friendly, but most importantly, they actually wanted to have a relationship with you as someone interested in what they do in the traditional way. It's hard to describe--they show you *everything* about how lacquer items are made: materials, processes, etc. Going here is a completely different experience from just buying a lacquer item in a shop. It will mean so much more to you when you get it home if you buy it here. And you will be convinced that you got the best possible product. Prices seemed entirely fair to me. But, again, this is a whole experience, not just a shopping experience. The location of the shop is correct on Google maps. Just keep going until your dot is where their shop is. As others have noted, please use an e-bike to get there; local politics and the location of the shop dictate that the owners must pay tuk-tuk and taxi drivers to show up, so they are forced to charge you more as well. It's just a five minute walk from the main road, if that, but again, e-bike is best. I was a solo traveler and sometimes that means feeling a bit awkward in situations like this, but in this case it felt completely natural. Can't recommend enough. There's a reason it's the #1 shopping experience in Bagan!

2. Golden Cuckoo Jade & Gems

Main Road near Manuha Pagoda, Myin Ka Par Village,, Bagan Myanmar +95 9 970 196392 https://www.facebook.com/goldencuckoojadeandgems
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Golden Cuckoo Jade & Gems

3. MOE GEMS JEWELLERY

No 56 F 71st Street Between 28th & 29th Street, Mandalay Myanmar +95 9 523 1775
Excellent
94%
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

MOE GEMS JEWELLERY

Reviewed By buckskinbelle

Moe and her nieces treated us like we were royalty. Moe could have sold us a much more expensive piece but because she wants you to be happy more than she wants to make a huge profit, she makes sure you get the right piece you will wear. We wanted a Pigeon Blood Myanmar Ruby ring. I thought I wanted it for my middle finger. She said I would need a large ruby then and it would be a ring that would be "too fancy" and I wouldn't wear it everyday - which was my other criteria. Therefore she sold me a pinky ring. She educated us more on natural verses heat treated rubies. I LOVE my ring and haven't stopped wearing it since that day. Moe could have made a higher purchase from us but instead she wanted me to leave with what I came there to buy. You will get a good deal, quality and the real thing that you can trust and a wonderful experience with Moe.

4. Soe Moe Myanmar Handicrafts

Kan Pat Street Corner Tha Put Pin Street Next to Maha Gandar Yone Monastery, West of U Bein Bridge, Mandalay 05032 Myanmar +95 9 978 888963 [email protected] http://www.soemoehandicrafts.com
Excellent
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Good
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Soe Moe Myanmar Handicrafts

If you are at U Bein Bridge,you have one more place to find out a treasure trove of Myanmar artifacts and traditional craftsmanship.We not only collect old things but also manufacture various kinds of handicrafts.The collection includes wooden figures,bronze statues,marionettes,alabaster sculptures ,lacquerware ,old textiles,opium weights,tapestries ,tribal arts ,etc.,

5. Pomelo For Myanmar

Thiripyitsaya 4 St Next to Weatherspoons Restaurant, Nyaung U, Bagan Myanmar +95 1 295 358 [email protected] http://www.pomeloformyanmar.org
Excellent
93%
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Pomelo For Myanmar

Reviewed By 97tammys

This is a very awesome shop in so many different ways! It’s a great pit stop for picking up unique and beautifully made fair trade items. More importantly, it also gives the shopper a chance to connect with and understand Myanmar’s social-economics landscape a bit better as the store supports various local communities. The shop assistant was incredibly friendly and took his time to explain many items to me.

6. Black Elephant Studio

Sein Gone quarter, Min Ka Bar, Bagan Myanmar, Bagan Myanmar +95 9 253 205 023 http://blackelephantlacquer.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Black Elephant Studio

Reviewed By dhmadm

Veronica from Ukraine fell in love with Lacquerware and she is probably one of the world's most respected lacquerware artists. She has pioneered this social, not for profit business which we must all support. Prices are generally fixed and the money goes to the people she employs and these are poor village and town folks who have a lot of skill but if it wasn't for Black Elephant, they would not have an outlet. Lacquerware in Bagan is dominated by SIX families and there are pitfalls in buying from the standard tourist business that you guide will push you into. Instead, tell them you want to go to Black Elephant and meet Veronica and admire her passion and her fine work which has a genuine international market .This amazingly passionate lady is running a wonderful social enterprise. Do support her! The unique lacquerware you buy will forever remind you of the artistic ability of the Myanmar people channelled so selflessly.

7. Mya Thit Sar

Myin Ka Bar Myanmar +95 61 65 178
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Mya Thit Sar

8. Diamond Crown Wood Carving

Ma Thida Aye, Bagan Myanmar +95 9 472 21551 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Diamond Crown Wood Carving

Reviewed By elirand2020

Very nice shop located in Nyaung u in bagan Lowest prices for wood carving all made by hand made You also can see how they make it they do it in the shop I also tried a class with the owner very nice guy and very pariente guy you can ask every think about wood and I also made my idea with him (groot) Very recommended

9. Lin Lin Gems & Jewellery

32 33 Street, Mandalay Myanmar +95 2 32 347 http://www.facebook.com/linlingemsnjewels/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Lin Lin Gems & Jewellery

Reviewed By 123LuciaFS

Myo Su Mon receives you at this family shop and will advice you trustfully on the quality of jade and other jewellery. Nice and serious people .

10. Stallion Goddess

Sein Pann St, Kham Latt Quarter, Bagan 22290 Myanmar +95 9 44424 4469 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/stalliongoddess24/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Stallion Goddess

By Shopping In Stallion Goddess (cotton In Myanmar), You Can Support Myanmar Local People's Life. Supporting Local Producing and Sustainable Business

Reviewed By stallionGoddess_BGN - Bagan, Myanmar

Nice place to visit there. Lots of souvenirs and beautiful products there. You can buy something for your friends and family.

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