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Tour Program
Hospitality of Myanmar (11 Days/ 10 Nights)
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Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay – Amarapura – Mingun –
Inle – Kyaikhtiyo – Mawlamyaing – Yangon |
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11 Days/10 Nights |
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FLMCT 13 |
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DAY 01: ARRIVAL YANGON
Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport
welcome by our local guide and transfer to your
Hotel. In the afternoon drive to Botataung Pagoda,
where sacred hair relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined
in it and late in the afternoon, visit the Shwedagon
Pagoda, the massive bell-shaped stupa rises nearly
100 meters above its hill-top surroundings. Wander
through this magnificent structure and its
courtyards, stupas, bells, Temples, and Buddha
images, and see religious and secular visitors from
all parts of the globe. Shwedagon has become the
symbol of Myanmar. Enjoy the sunset over the Pagoda.
Overnight in Yangon. |
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DAY 02: YANGON - BAGAN
Early morning flight to Bagan. Full day sightseeing tour
of Bagan with a diverse selection of the most important
pagodas and temples, such as Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King
Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine;
the Gubyaukgyi Temple, a temple with exquisite murals of
Jataka scenes; the Ananda Temple, with four huge standing
Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around
the galleried interior and the Shwe Gu Gyi Temple, noted for
its fine stucco carvings and panoramic views of the area’s
many monuments. In the afternoon visit Myinkaba, two km
south of Bagan. This village is well known for its
lacquerware workshops and has also a number of interesting
temples, as Nanphaya Temple, said to have once been the
residence of King Manuha and Gubyaukgyi Temple, which has
very nice frescoes inside. Overnight in Bagan.
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DAY 03: BAGAN - MANDALAY - AMARAPURA -
MANDALAY
Morning flight to Mandalay, the city of the last Myanmar
Kings. Upon arrival drive to Amarapura the "City of
Immortals" and visit the 150 year old Mahagandayon
monastery, and famous Buddhist learning center. It is home
to a thousand monks, who will form a procession as they go
to take their noon and final meal of the day. Amarapura was
the capital of upper Burma until 1850. As was the custom,
most of the important wooden palaces and monasteries were
taken down and transported to the new capital in Mandalay.
Apart from Pagodas that have survived, the ancient art of
silk and cotton weaving, using handlooms, is very much alive
and visit U Bein wooden bridge, over 150 years old, which is
still in use. In the afternoon visit the Mahamuni Pagoda,
originally built by King Bodawpaya in 1784, hosting the
revered Mahamuni image, cast in the 1st Century and now
covered in thick gold leaves; Shwenandaw monastery, noted
for its exquisite wood carvings; Atumashi monastery
(Incomparable Monastery); Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the
world’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist
scriptures and finally climb Mandalay Hill for the sunset.
Overnight in Mandalay. |
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DAY 04: MANDALAY - MINGUN - MANDALAY
After breakfast drive to jetty to watch the busy
riverside activity and take a local riverboat to the ancient
capital of Mingun (appr. 1 hour per way). Visit the Settawya
Pagoda, with a footprint of the Buddha, walk to the huge
Mingun Bell, see the nearby unfinished Mingun Pagoda, built
to be the world’s biggest pagoda and visit the Hsinbyume
Pagoda, a reproduction of the mythological Mt. Meru. Back to
Mandalay, there is enough time for a visit some of the
famous handicraft workshops such as wood carving, marble
cutting and gold leaf making! Late afternoon flight back to
Yangon. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for check-in and
overnight.
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DAY 05: MANDALAY / HEHO - NYAUNG SHWE -
INLE
Morning flight to Heho in Shan State. Upon arrival drive
to Nyaung Shwe (appr. 1 hour), a small town at the northern
end of Inle Lake. From here take a boat for the excursion on
Inle Lake (25 km) famous for its unique one-leg rowers,
typical floating gardens, local methods of fishing and
village life and the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda housing five
sacred and almost shapeless Buddha images, contorted because
of the quantity of applied gold leaf, gifts from the
believers. The Buddha images are purported to have come here
in the 12th Century. In the afternoon, proceed to the silk
weaving village of In Phaw Khon and visit Nga Phe Chaung
(the biggest and oldest monastery around Inle Lake).
Overnight at Inle Lake.
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DAY 06: EXCURSION TO INDEIN
Morning excursion to Indein (appr. 1 hour drive) to see the
ancient Bagan + Shan style pagodas, built during Bagan
Period, passing the beautiful scenery with tall grasses and
little water steps. The ruin pagodas, hide in the bushes
will give you an impression of you were in the 12th - 13th
Centuries ago. Overnight at Inle Lake. |
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DAY 07: HEHO / YANGON - KYAIKHTIYO
Morning transfer to Heho Airport for flight back to Yangon.
Then proceed drive to Kyaikhto via Bago passing the World
War II War Cemetery, dedicated to the 27,000 Commonwealth
Forces who died in Burma and the Sittaung Bridge, an area
humming with riverside activity, with small markets at the
water’s edge, and small riverboats, coming and going with
passengers and cargo. Carts drawn by water buffalo amble
along the highway. At Kinmon Base Camp, transfer from your
car to a special open truck for your ascent to Ya The Taung
junction camp (appr. 45 minutes drive). From here continue
the journey up to the Golden Rock on foot. (This trail is
sometimes steep, but is smooth, and there are covered
shelters every 50-100 meters to rest, and have a cold drink.
Porters will be available to assist anyone who wishes help,
and a "sedan chair" conveyance is available for those who do
not wish to walk.) Along the way, will be many pilgrims who
have walked from the very base of the mountain. At the
shrine, is a small stupa placed atop the Golden Rock, a
massive granite boulder. Covered with gold leaf, and
precariously balanced over the edge of the mountain, it is
purported to be held in place, "balanced on hairs of the
Buddha". Enjoy the late afternoon activities at the shrine,
before returning back to your hotel for overnight. |
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DAY 08: KYAIKHTIYO - MAWLAMYAING
Early morning climb down from Golden Rock and drive to
Mawlamyaing passing through Thathon (the ancient capitals of
Mon Kingdom). Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. After a
short break, visit Mawlamyaing, the capital of Mon State, is
located at the bank of Thanlwin River and a good place for a
journey back into British times. Visit Kyiakthanlan Pagoda,
from where you have terrific views over the city and drive
to View Point and take photos. Overnight in Mawlamyaing. |
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DAY 09: MAWLAMYAING
After breakfast, drive to Kyaik Khami Yae Le pagoda, with a
nice view of beach and some shopping at the colorful local
souvenir shop. Then drive to Setse Beach. On the way back,
visit Thanphyuzayat second world war memorial cemetery. On
the way back to Mawlamyaing, also visit to Mudon to see the
world’s largest reclining Buddha image. Late evening drive
back to Mawlamyaing. Overnight in Mawlamyaing. |
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DAY 10: MAWLAMYAING - YANGON
After breakfast, drive back to Yangon. On the way back to
Yangon at the fine view points, the driver will stop the car
for taking photos. Upon arrive at hotel, free at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
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DAY 11: YANGON
After breakfast continue sightseeing of Yangon: Sule Pagoda
, dating back over 2000 years, the Mahabandoola Park with
its Independence Monument and walk around the downtown area
and the sprawling Bogyoke Market. Wide streets, orderly town
planning and neglected public buildings revive visions of
British rule, while busy streets scenes and shimmering
pagodas, bursting through a leafy canopy, hint at the rich
local culture. Skyscrapers and glaring neon billboards have
yet to overtake the capital. Afternoon free at your own
leisure, till transfer to Yangon International Airport for
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