SH-C- CULTURE TOURS

Myanmar colourful cities

Yangon - heho - Pindaya - Kalaw - Mandalay - Sagaing - Amarapura - U Pein Bridge - Bagan - Mt.Popa - Yangon

Day-01 Bangkok - Yangon
Upon arrival, welcomed by our tourist guide and transferred to Hotel.
After lunch, start to tour Yangon downtown and Bogyoke market. In the evening, we will enjoy the sunset view from over the western platform of the vivid Shwedagon Pagoda, which is towering almost 100meters above the city and is a conspicuous landmark visible from a few miles around.
Overnight in Yangon.
 

Day-02 Yangon - Heho - Pindaya- Inlay
In the morning, we are flying to Heho airport and drive  towards the amazing Pindaya Cave. Pindaya Cave is not very far from Kalaw, is also a vivid due to over four thousands Buddha images which take place inside, and were said to be built about 11century. And then we will continue to Nyaung Shwe, the gate way to  Inlay lake.
Overnight in Nyaung Shwe

Day-03 Inlay- Kalaw
Full-day sightseeing in Inlay Lake.
Highlight: floating market, floating gardens, the Paung Taw Oo Pagoda in which five Buddha Images reside, and charming jumping cat monastery; famous for its cats who could perform acrobat.
We will also drop in to the arts and crafts workshop, silverware industry, black smith workshop and silk and cotton weaving industry.
In the evening, we continue to Kalaw, is situated over 1320 metres above sea level which is rich in diversity of national races, namely, Pa-Oh, Padaung, Danu, Wa, Lahu, Kaw, Maing Tha. Taungnyo. Kayah, Lishaw
                                                  and Inntha with their unique culture
                                                  Overnight in Kalaw.

 Day-04 Kalaw - Heho - Mandalay
We establish our day with Kalaw Market where we can meet various ethnic races buying and selling things. In the afternoon we are flying to Mandalay and then we are checking in the Hotel and take a short break. Then, going out for sightseeing includes the gold leaf making industry, the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which is also known as the world’s biggest book for its 729 stone tables bearing three baskets of Dhama.
Then, we will conclude our day by enjoying the sunset view from over the Panoramic Mandalay Hill.
 Overnight in Mandalay.

Day-05 Mandalay - Sagaing
We start with the Sagaing Hill, which houses hundreds of Pagodas, Monasteries and nunneries. Then drive back to Amarapura, (11km South of Mandalay). Highlight : U Bein wooden bridge (1.2km long) and its environs; the silk and cotton weaving industries and the rural life.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day-06 Mandalay – Mingun-- Bagan 
 
Half-day sightseeing in Mandalay.
In the morning, we cruise to Mingun with special boat along Majestic Ayeyarwaddy River.Mingun is famous for its world’s second largest bell, the unfinished Stupa, which could have been grander than Shwedagon, and the old person’s abode.
In the evening, we are flying to Bagan.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day-07 Bagan
Full-day sightseeing in Bagan. Highlight : Nyaung Oo market, a colourful scenery to experience what natives shop around. Then, visit to Shwe Si Gon Pagoda, the latest prototype Stupa and Wet Kyi Inn Gu Byauk Kyi, a temple with fine mural painting.
Afternoon excursion opens with lacquer ware industry and prominent Arnada Temple, an architectural milestone which stands on a Greece Cross. Then, we proceed to Myin Ga Ba Gu Byauk Kyi to compare with the one we visited this morning about the wall paintings.
We call it a day after watching the sun disappear behind the mountain from over Pya Thet Kyi Pagoda.
                                                  Overnight in Bagan.

Day-08 Bagan - Mt. Popa - Yangon
In the morning drive to Mt. Popa whose legend could beat that of Mt. Olympus for it houses a couple of Nats (celestial beings). In the evening transfer to airport for flight to Yangon.
Overnight in Yangon.

Day-09 Yangon - Bangkok
A leisure morning at Yangon.
Then, will be transferred to Yangon Airport and assisted by our Tourist Guide about Airport procedures.
After all, our trip has successfully come to an end.

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