Pearl 09
Yangon-Bagan-Popa-Mandalay-Heho-
Pindaya-Inle-Heho-Yangon
(08
days 07 nights)
Day 01 Arrival Yangon & sightseeing.
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Welcome
at the airport. Transfer and check in at the hotel. Visit the National
Museum-04 storey building which displays all about Myanmar, mainly the
Lion Throne of the last king of Myanmar, who exiled to India in 1886,
the Botahtaung Pagoda-the combination of stupa & temple, the colonial
area, the Sule Pagoda-the landmark of Yangon city Centre, which has been
enshrined the hair relic of Buddha, the Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha
Image-70 meters long and huge colossal image. Finally, visit the
Shwedagon Pagoda-one of the wonders of the world where we can observe
the ways of life of Buddhists such as offering the water, candles,
flowers, etc. Overnight in Yangon.
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Day 02 Fly to Bagan. Sightseeing in Bagan.
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Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan.
Visit local market, where we can understand the daily life of local
people, the Shwezigon Pagoda-the glory of Bagan, which was built over
900 years ago, the Htilominlo Temple-the best pilaster carving, the
Nathtaukkyaung-monastery made of teak wood at the bank of the river,
which as various antique Buddhist palm scriptures and Buddha Images, the
Ananda Temple-the masterpiece of Bagan, the Gubyaukgyi Temple-the best
mural paintings of 11th century, the Manuha Temple-huge Buddha Images in
sitting and reclining positions, the Dhamayangyi Temple-the biggest and
the finest brickworks temple in Bagan, the Sulamani Temple-the 12th
century temple, which is proud for its colorful wall paintings, the
lacquerware workshop-the unique of Bagan, etc. Finally, enjoy the sunset
on top of the Mingalarzedi Pagoda-the last one built in Bagan before
Mongolian invasion. Overnight in Bagan.
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Day: 3 Bagan - Mpt.Popa - Mandalay
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Day
03 Drive to Mt.Popa (1 & 1/2 hr). Proceed to Mandalay. Overnight in
Mandalay.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mt.Popa-an extinct volcano
which is known as “Home of the Spirits” and observe the life of rural
area on the way such as producing the palm sweets. We may stop several
places for making the photos and knowing the countryside. Climb up 777
steps to reach on the top of Mt.Popa cliff temple and enjoy the
landscapes. Come down and proceed to Mandalay. Check in at the hotel and
leisure. Overnight in Mandalay.
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Day 04 Excursion Amarapura, Sagaing & sightseeing in Mandalay.
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Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Visit Mahamuni Buddha Image-one of the most
sacred Buddha Images in Myanmar with 15 cm thickness of gold leaf and
many pieces of precious stones, such as diamonds, rubies, pearls,
sapphires, emeralds, etc. Excursion to Amarapura (01:00 hr), an ancient
capital of Myanmar, where we can observe the life of over 1000 monks at
Mahagandaryon Monastery & silk weaving factory. Proceed to Sagaing,
where we can observe the fascinating landscapes of the Ayeyarwaddy River
from serene Sagaing Hill, the place of over 700 monasteries. Drive to
Mandalay and visit Mahamuni Buddha Image-one of the most sacred Buddha
Images in Myanmar with 01 ton of gold-gilded and many pieces of precious
stones, such as diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, emeralds, etc.
Continue visiting of traditional handicraft workshops such as, marble
carving, gold leaves beating, Kuthodaw Pagoda, which houses 729 marble
slabs sculptured the teaching of Buddha, Shwenandaw (Golden Palace)
Monastery, which is the masterpiece of wood carving, etc. Finally enjoy
the sunset on top of Mandalay Hill where we can admire the beauty of
Mandalay City, Shan Plateau, etc. Come back to hotel and leisure.
Overnight in Mandalay. |
Day 05 River cruise Mingun-Ava.(Inwa)
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Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion to Mingun(01 hr) along the
mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. During the river cruise, we may enjoy the
fascinating landscapes of the river as well as the daily life of the
people living along the Ayeyarwaddy. Visit Mingun pagoda, which was
dedicated to be the highest one but remained as the biggest pile of
bricks & the biggest ringing bell of 90 tons, the unusual
Myatheindan pagoda, which represents Mt. Meru and the abode of
celestial beings. Proceed to Ava by boat for about 02 hours. On the
way, we may observe the beauty of serene Sagaing Hill & bridge from
the boat. Arrive to Ava and visit by horse carts to Maenu Okkyaung
Monastery-built by the chief queen in 1818 for the venerable chief
monk is the unique brick building of 19th century, Nan Myint
Tower-27 meter masonry high is declined due to the earthquake in
1838, Bargayar Monastery-well known for its wood carving with 267
teak pillars. Come back to Amarapura and enjoy the sunset by
crossing over U Bein Bridge. Overnight in Mandalay.
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Day 06 Fly to Heho, drive to Pindaya (01 & 1/2 hrs). Proceed
to Inle (2 & ½ hrs).
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Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to
Heho. Drive to Pindaya and enjoy the marvelous landscapes of hilly
region with vegetable plantations, terrace-landing cultivation, etc.
Visit the Pindaya Caves-houses 8094 Buddha Images cast in lacquer,
wood, stone, alabaster, etc, umbrella workshop, which is made of
pulp. Proceed to Inle and on the way, visit Shweyanpye
Monastery-typical Shan Monastery, made of wood which is about 500
years old and its pagoda-there are over 700 small Buddha Images in
niches fully painted traditionally by Shan people. Check in at the
hotel and overnight.
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Day 07 Excursion in Inle.
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Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion on the lake. Visit In Thein
pagodas in ruins covered by trees and bushes-which are supposed to
be old about 500 years, floating gardens, floating villages,
Lotus-petal robe weaving looms, Phaungdaw Oo Pagda-the most
venerable pagoda on the lake, which houses 05 images of Buddha
completely gilded, In Paw Khon village to observe the silk weaving,
jumping cats monastery, etc. Overnight in Inle.
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Day 08 Fly back to Yangon. Departure.
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Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight back
to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to Bogyoke market and visit. In
the evening, transfer to Yangon International Airport for the
departure flight.
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