SH-C- CULTURE TOURS

Legendary cities

Yangon-Heho- Kalaw- Pindaya- Nyaung Shwe- Inlay-Mandalay -Mingun- Sagaing –Bagan- Yangon
(11days/10 Nights)
 

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 - Kalaw
In the morning, we are flying to Heho airport and drive 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-03 Kalaw - Pindaya- Inlay
We establish our day with Kalaw Market where we can meet various ethnic races buying and selling things. Then, we head 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, a town on the edge of Inlay lake.
Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.

Day-04 Inlay
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.
Then, we continue to Indein through a beautiful canal. Indein Pagoda is quite an ancient one, said to be built by king Asoka of India.
                                           Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.

Day-05 Nyaung Shwe - Heho - Mandalay
Morning leisure at Nyaung Shwe.
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-06 Mandalay - Mingun
Full-day sightseeing in Mandalay.
In the morning, we experience the monarch’s life by observing the golden palace monastery, which used to serve as a private chamber to King Mindon, the founder of Mandalay, the imcomparable monastery, a brick building with the combination of Myanmar and European architectural style. Then, we are visiting the tapestry and wood curving industries.
In the evening, we cruise to Mingun with special boat.
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.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day-07 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-08 Mandalay - Bagan
In the early morning, we are cruising to Bagan. Along the Ayeyawady River, we can witness the various life styles. Arrive to Bagan before the sunset time.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day-09 Bagan
Full-day sightseeing begins with 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-10 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-11 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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