ART OF LIVING TOUR - 7 NIGHTS & 8 DAYS

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Yangon

Stop At: Chauk-htat-gyi Buddha Temple, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
the third largest reclining Buddha Image of Myanmar, Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, which is the 68m-long.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
the magnificent Shwe Dagon Pagoda, almost 100m high, the holiest site of Burma for Buddhist.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Taw Win Garden Hotel.

Day 2: Yangon-Bagan

Stop At: Nyaung U Market, Village of Nyaung U, Bagan Myanmar
Nyaung-U Market where you can explore not only the way of life but great photo opportunity.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bagan Temples, Bagan Archaeological Zone, Bagan Myanmar
Shwezigone Pagoda, the most prominent stupa and proto type of all stupas in Myanmar; Hitlominlo Temple, one of the famous temples in Bagan; Ananda Temple with four standing Buddha Images, Nanpaya Temple, Manuha Temple, Thabinnyu Temple, etc.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Myanmar Treasure Hotel

Day 3: Bagan-Mandalay

Stop At: U Bein Bridge, Amarapura Myanmar
U Bein Brigde, which was built more than 200 years ago with only teak woods. Time permitting; observe Mahargandayone Monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay Myanmar
the famous Mahamuni Pagoda, the most highly revered Buddha image in the country and believed to be casted during the Buddha’s time.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Shwenandaw Monastery, Shwenandaw Golden Palace, Mandalay Myanmar
Shwe Kyaung Monastery, an excellent example of a traditional wooden building.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Myanmar
Enjoy the sunset at the top of Mandalay Hill
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Hazel.

Day 4: Mandalay-Mingun-Sagaing

Stop At: Mingun Bell, Hauptstrasse, Mingun Myanmar
the 90 tons Mingun Bell, the world second largest un-cracked bell
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Mingun Myanmar
leisure walk to Mingun Pahtotawgyi, a massive unfinished and world largest pagoda in the world.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun Myanmar
Hsinbyume Pagoda, the most beautiful archaeological style with seven terraces also known as Myatheindan Pagoda.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: U Min Thonze Caves, Sagaing Hills, Sagaing Myanmar
U Min Thonze or thirty caves pagoda where you can find so many Buddha images in a crescent shaped colonnade.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Soon U Ponya Shin Paya, Sagaing Myanmar
enjoy sun set at the most impressive Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Hazel

Day 5: Mandaly-Kalaw-Pindaya

Stop At: Kalaw view Point sightseeing, Myanmar (Burma)
Kalaw, one of a popular hill station in the British days and now old hill station with a laid-back atmosphere, refreshing climate, scenic views as well as peaceful and quiet place.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Thein Taung Pagoda Monastery, Kalaw Myanmar
Thein Taung Pagoda, which is one of the earliest Buddhist centers in Kalaw.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kalaw Railway Station, Kalaw Myanmar
Old Railway station dated back to colonial era.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Pindaya Caves, Pindaya Myanmar
the ancient Pindaya Cave, located about one mile southwest of the town of Pindaya.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kalaw Heritage Hotel.

Day 6: Kalaw-Inle Lake

Stop At: Inle Lake, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
Inle Lake, famous for its unique leg rowers.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hpaung Daw U Pagoda, Taunggyi Myanmar
the middle of the lake to find Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the holiest religious site in Southern Shan State.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Shwe Yaunghwe Kyaung, 1 km north of Nyaungshwe, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
Shwe Yan Pyay Pagoda, built to commemorate the site where first meeting between the British Officials and the Saopha of Nyang Shwe took place in 1886.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, Taunggyi Myanmar
Nga Phe Chaung Monastery, the most famous and ancient monastery in Inle Lake.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Myanmar Treasure Hotel.

Day 7: Inle Lake-Yangon

Stop At: Yangon Central Railway Station, Mingala Taungnyun, Yangon (Rangoon) 11222 Myanmar
Yangon Central Railway Station to various neighborhoods in town and on the outskirt of town in a circle around. The slowly traveling train gives you unique opportunity to enjoy observing the lively and colorful life of the rural Burmese people. Disembark after almost 1hr in Insein Township. One of the city’s best fresh markets is here, filled with vendors and piles of colorful items for sale. Spend time walking amid the stall examining the fruits, produce and meats on sale as well as chatting with the friendly locals.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: China Town Yangon, Yangon Town, Myanmar, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
walking tour through Chinatown and little India, two fabulously diverse and vibrant neighborhoods of Yangon. We will finally explore the street markets, snack vendors and many places of worship as you walk along the street.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Taw Win Garden Hotel

Day 8: Departure

Stop At: Yangon International Airport, Yangon Airport Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Enjoy your Breakfast at the hotel and take your leisure time. At departure time, transfer to Yangon International Airport for your next destination.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.