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Tour Code: 14
Duration: 8
days / 7 Nights coach
Brief itinerary:
Yangon-Bagan-Salay-Mt.Popa-Bagan-Mandalay-Heho-Pindaya-Inle-Yangon
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DAY 01. YANGON ARRIVAL (BY CAR)
Upon arrival Yangon International Airport, welcome by
our tour guide and transfer to hotel. Aftrnoon
sightseeing tour includes downtown area : city centre
with the gilded Sule Pagoda, City Hall, the Old colonial
style City Center Buildings along the strand road,
China
Town. An extended visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the
wonders of the world, will conclude the tours of this
picturesque Garden City. The golden dome of Shwedagon
Pagoda rises 98 meters above its base and its cover with
60 tons of pure gold and famous for its religious
significance, artistic beauty and its association with
Myanmar culture. Overnight in Yangon.
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DAY 02. YANGON-BAGAN (BY FLIGHT/ CAR)
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Morning transfer to the
airport for flight to BAGAN. Upon arrival in Bagan,
transfer to hotel and take a rest for a while. Full day
sightseeing is starting with the busy Local Market (Nyaung
U) and continuing with visit to a diverse selection of
the most important pagodas and temples such as Shwezigone Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta in the early
11th Century, the prototype of later Myanmar Stupas;
Kyansittha U-Min, a tunnel with interesting paintings
and Ananda Temple; with its four huge standing – Buddha
images and numerous seated figures arrange around the
interior gallery. Htilominlo Temple, noted for its
plaster carvings and Tharabar Gate, the only remaining
gate of 9 Century A.D.
Lunch is followed by visit to a lacquer craftmen's
workshop in near by Myinkaba Village. sightseeing
continues with visits to Manuha Temple; built in Mon
style in 1059, Nanbaya Temple, a unique sandstone
monument that is such to have been the palace of King Manuha, and
Gu Byauk Gyi Temple; (under the protection
of UNESCO) , noted for its ancient mural paintings.
Finally, visit Shwesandaw Pagoda to observe a sunset in
the vicinity of Bagan's ancient monuments. Overnight in
Bagan.
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DAY 03. BAGAN-SALAY-MT.POPA-BAGAN (BY CAR)
After breakfast, directly drive to SALAY to visit the
famous monastery “Yoke Sone Kyaung” which is a cultural
heritage site in sale. It is famous with its spectacular
woodcarvings and also the native town of the famous
writer Sale U Pone Nya during the time of Myanmar Kings.
And then proceed to Mt. POPA – an extinct volcano. It is
also well known as a holly place for all the nats
(spirits) of Myanmar. Sightseeing Mount Popa where one
could see the panoramic view of the surrounding. After
lunch, will drive back to Bagan. On the way, stop at a
roadside stall to witness the local way of climbing up
the palm tree the making the jaggery. Overnight in Bagan.
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DAY 04. BAGAN-MANDALAY(BY FLIGHT/ CAR)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport. Fly to
Mandalay – the center of Myanmar Arts & Crafts, by
morning flight. After check-in hotel, start sightseeing
Mandalay by visiting: Mahamuni Image – a bronze Buddha
image cast during the lifetime of Buddha himself,
tapestry works, Marble carving workshop, and Gold leaf
beating workshop. After lunch, continue visit to: Shwenandaw Monastery – noted for its exquisite wood
carvings, Atumashi Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda – known as
the world biggest book and finish the tour by visiting
Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset and the panoramic view
of the city. Overnight in Mandalay.
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DAY 05. MANDALAY-HEHO-PINDAYA (BY FLIGHT/CAR)
Morning transfer to Mandalay Airport for domestic flight
to HEHO. Upon arrival in Heho, overland drive to
PINDAYA
(92 km, 2 hours drive) and visit downtown to observe
traditional hand-made paper and umbrella making
workshops. And then visit Botaloke Lake, the unique
Pindaya Caves, where pilgrims placed thousands of Buddha
images over the span of many centuries, Singaung Shan
Monastery. Overnight in Pindaya.
DAY 06. PINDAYA-INLE (BY CAR/ BOAT)
Drive to NYAUNG SHWE (90km). An excursion by boat on
INLE LAKE will include seeing the famous leg rowers,
typical floating gardens and local method of fishing and
village life. Further visits are made to Phaung Daw Oo
Pagoda, Nga Phe Chaung (Jumping cats) Monastery, the
weaving village of I and other sights. If the time
permits, watch birds roots in the bushes. Overnight in Inle.
DAY 07. INLE-HEHO-YANGON (BY FLIGHT/ CAR/ BOAT)
Morning breakfast at the hotel. And then visit to Local
Market in the Inle lake region, where one can see
several hill tribes selling and buying fresh vegetables
and regional products. Then transfer to Heho for flight
back to Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon, transfer to the
hotel. Evening sightseeing includes Botataung Pagoda and
Nanthida Jetty to see river life on the Yangon River.
Overnight in Yangon.
DAY 08. YANGON DEPARTURE (BY CAR)
Today is the last day in Myanmar. So, you should go
shopping for your beloved ones or for yourself at
Bogyoke (Scott’s) Market where you can find Myanmar
famous gems and jewellary sales centers, Myanmar
traditional products such as antiques, wood and jade
carvings, cotton and silk fabrics, lacquerware,
paintings, silverware, tapestries, slippers, Longyis,
souvenir and so on. After lunch at leisure, evening
transfer to airport for departure flight.
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