Travel to the imperial capitals dotted around Mandalay. Explore Inwa to the sound of hoofs, with a horse-drawn chariot taking you to wooden monasteries, leaning towers, ancient palace walls and majestic banyan trees.

Now cross the wooden slats of U Bein bridge on a visit to Amarapura, where more gracious fables come from the annals of history.

Return to Mandalay and you’ll join novice monks on the mountain above Mandalay city, watching the sunset as they seek to practice their English.