SH-C- CULTURE TOURS

Exploring Myanmar

Yangon-Heho- Kalaw- Pindaya- Nyaung Shwe- Inlay-Mandalay -Mingun- Sagaing –Monywa -Bagan- Yangon
(13days/12 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 it’s world’s second largest bell, the unfinished stupa, which could have been grander than Shwedagon, and the old person’s abode.
                                            Overnight in Mandaly.

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-Monywa
In the morning, drive to Monywa. It is situated on the western bank of Chindwin
river about 136km to the west of Mandalay. Monywa is one of the commercial centre of the Chindwin valley and border-trade centre between India and Myanmar.
Highlight in Monywa; Thanbadhay Pagoda, adorn with 500,000 Buddha images. Ledi monastery, and Kyaukka Village.
Overnight in Monywa.

Day-09 Monywa-Bagan
In the morning, visit the local market and then drive to Pakkoku where is famous
a tobacco trading centre. High light along the way; Powintaung, named after a famous Zawgyi (alchemist) who once lived there. Proceed to Bagan. If the road conditions and the time permits visit Phakangyi, just 20km to the northeast of Pakkoku is worth visiting a great wooden temple and archaeological museum.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day-10 Bagan
Full-day sightseeing begins with Nyaung Oo market, a colourful scenery to experience what natives shop around. Then, a 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 lacquerware industry and prominent Arnada Temple, an architectural milestone which stands on a Greece Cross. Then, we procceed to Myin Ga Ba Gu Byauk Kyi to compare with the one we visited this morning about the wall paintings.
We call it  aday after watching the sun disappear behind the mountain from over Pya Thet Kyi Pagoda.
                                            Overnight in Bagan.

Day-11 Bagan-Salay-Mt Popa-Bagan
In the morning, drive to salay, is a small town, about 15km south of Bagan. Salay is famous of yoke sone Monastery, exhibits antique laquerwares, wooden reliefs and a large standing gilded Buddha image. And then proceed to Mt Popa, is an 1500 metres high extinct vocanlno. Mt Popa is located a bout 50km southeast of Bagan. It is the most importanct Nat worship Centre. Enjoy the sunset view from Mt Popa. In the evening drive back to Bagan late check in at Hotel.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day-12 Bagan - Yangon
A leisure morning at Bagan and then we are flying back to Yangon in the evening.
Overnight in Yangon

Day-13 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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