Pearl 12
Yangon-Bagan-Mt.Popa-Mandalay-Heho-Pindaya-
Kalaw-Taunggyi-Inle-Heho-Yangon
(10 days 09 nights)
Day 01 Arrival Yangon
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 Welcome
inside the terminal. Transfer and check in at the hotel. Orientation
tour Yangon if time permits. Visit the Sule Pagoda-the landmark of
Yangon City Centre, which has been enshrined the hair relic of Buddha &
walking around China Town market. Overnight in Yangon.
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Day 02 Sightseeing Yangon
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 Morning,
breakfast 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 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 03 Fly to Bagan. Sightseeing.
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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. |
Day 04 Drive to Mt.Popa(50 km, 1:30 hr). Proceed to Mandalay
(240 km, 5/6 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 Mandalay. Check in at the hotel and leisure.
Overnight in Mandalay. |
Day 05 Excursion Mingun & sightseeing Mandalay
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion to Mingun (01 hr) along 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. Back to Mandalay
and visit Mahamuni Buddha Image-one of the most sacred Buddha Images in
Myanmar with 15 cm of gold-gilded and many pieces of precious stones,
such as diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, emeralds, etc., traditional
handicraft workshops such as 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 06 Excursion Amarapura, Sagaing & Ava
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. 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. 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, Kaungmudaw
Pagoda-the magnificent dome remarkably seen from far away, silverware
factory, etc. Continue to Ava(Inwa) 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 type building of 19th century, Nan Myint
Tower-27 meter masonry high is declined due to the earthquake in 1811,
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 07 Fly to Heho. Drive to Pindaya (45 km, 01:30 hrs).
Proceed to Kalaw (45 km, 01:30 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
Kalaw and check in at the hotel and overnight. |
Day 08 Drive to Taunggyi (81 km, 03:00 hrs). Proceed to Inle
(22 km, 01 hr)
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Taunggyi-the capital of Shan State,
1500 meters above sea level. The bustling local market, the Shan State
Museum, the Sutaungpye Pagoda-panoramic view to Inle Lake, etc., are
interesting to observe. 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, which has over 700 small Buddha Images in niches
fully painted traditionally by Shan people. Check in at the hotel and
overnight. |
Day 09 Excursion Inle. Fly to Yangon.
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion on the lake. Visit floating
gardens, floating villages, Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda-the most venerable
pagoda on the lake, which houses 05 images of Buddha completely gilded,
jumping cats monastery, etc. Transfer to the Heho Airport for the flight
back to Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon, transfer and check in at the
hotel. Overnight in Yangon. |
Day 10 Departure
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Leisure on your own until time to transfer to
Yangon International Airport for the departure flight.
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