Pearl 13
Yangon-Mandalay-Bagan-Mt.Popa-Kalaw-
Pindaya-Inle-Heho-Yangon
(10 days 09 nights)
Day 01 Arrival Yangon
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 Welcome
inside the terminal and transfer to the hotel. Leisure and wandering
around China Town market. Overnight in Yangon.
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Day 02 Sightseeing in Yangon
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Visit 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.
Optional Romantic candle light dinner.
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Day 03 Fly to Mandalay. Excursion Amarapura, Sagaing &
sightseeing in Mandalay.
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight
to Mandalay. Upon arrival, transfer 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 04 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. |
Day 05 River cruise to Bagan (ETD-06:00)
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 Early
morning, after the breakfast, transfer to the jetty for the river cruise
to Bagan by ferry boat. Leisure and enjoy the marvelous landscapes
during the cruise. The boat may stop at some villages to get the local
passengers up and down. Arrive to Bagan and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Bagan. |
Day 06 Sightseeing in Bagan.
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 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. |
Day 07 Excursion Mt.Popa (50 km, 1:30hrs). Drive to
Kalaw(240km, 8/9 hrs)
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 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 Kalaw. Check in at the hotel and leisure. Overnight
in Kalaw. |
Day 08 Drive to Pindaya (45 km, 01:30 hrs). Proceed to Inle
(97km, 02:30 hrs)
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. 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. |
Day 09 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 Pagoda-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. |
Day 10 Fly to Yangon. Sightseeing & departure
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Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Heho Airport for the flight
to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to Bogyoke market and visit. In the
late afternoon, transfer to Yangon International Airport for the
departure flight.
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