Cultural Land of Myanmar Trip 4 Days 3 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Yangon and sightseeing

Stop At: Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Rd 95-1 Maha Bandula, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Upon arrival to the Yangon international airport, you will be welcomed by Thai speaking guide and transfer to your hotel. (Note: Early check in at hotel is subject to availability.)
Yangon is the former capital and a sprawling city, lined by the Yangon River on the west and the Bago River on the south.
Your journey begins to explore through the colonial-style city center area with colonial building still standing elegantly, and the busy harbor.
First visit golden Sule Pagoda built over 2,000 years ago. And see the impressive city hall of Yangon from green Mahabandola Park (Former Fythch Square). And continue through others impressive colonial buildings.
And then visit Botataung Pagoda located on the banks of the river in downtown Yangon is one of the city’s most highly revered temples. The 40 meter high golden pagoda enshrines a sacred hair relic of the Buddha. And continue drive to see famous for some of Yangon's most impressive colonial buildings. Visit through the Bogyoke (Scott’s) Market (closed on Mondays and public holidays) where hundreds of gemstone, clothes, handicrafts, arts, clothes and food stores are busy day with colorful.
Proceed then to the enormous 65 meters long Reclining Buddha image at Chauk Htat Gyi.
Complete the day with an extended visit to one of the world’s most spectacular monuments, one of the wonders of the world the Shwedagon Pagoda.
Lunch and dinner will be served at local restaurants.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Yangon, a 3-star hotel.

Day 2: Yangon – flight to Bagan & Sightseeing

Stop At: Bagan, Bagan, Mandalay Region
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
In the morning, transfer to domestic airport for flight to Bagan. Upon arrival in Nyaung Oo airport, transfer to the hotel.
Bagan, the ancient city alongside the mighty Ayarwaddy River holds over 2000 temples and pagodas is remarkable archaeological site of Asia represents the spiritual heritage of the country.
Visits to the most section of significant pagodas and temples of Bagan including Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine; see 13th Century frescoes adorning the corridors of Kyansittha 'Cave' Temple. Continue to Gu Byauk Gyi at Wetkyi Inn village, another 'cave' temple with superb murals of Jataka scenes; Next stop is Htilominlo, the last Bamar style temple built in Bagan, with old murals and friezes. And Ananda Temple, masterpiece of Mon architecture with four standing Buddha images. Visit next to Thabyinnyu Temple, the highest in Bagan area. And visit Dhammayangyi Temple widest temple in Bagan which not uncompleted to build. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit one of Myanmar’s most treasured handicrafts, a lacquerware craftsmen’s workshop in nearby Myinkaba village. You will continue to Manuha Temple, built in the Mon style in 1059 and follow on to Nanbaya Temple, a unique sandstone monument said to have been the palace of King Manuha. Proceed to one of the temple to watch the panoramic view of sunset over the famous Ayeyarwaddy River. Dinner will be served at local restaurant.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bagan, a 3-star hotel.

Day 3: Bagan – flight to Mandalay & sightseeing

Stop At: Mandalay, Mandalay, Mandalay Region
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.

In the morning, transfer to domestic airport for flight to Mandalay.

Mandalay is the last capital of the Burmese kingdom and second largest city, nowadays cultural and arts as well as the trade center of the country.

Experience and comprehensive sightseeing in Mandalay visit one of the most revered religious monuments in Myanmar, the Mahamuni Pagoda, with its spectacular Buddha image covered with thick layers of gold leaves. Mandalay is well known for handmade arts, craft and its skilled of craftsmen and traditional workshops, visit the process of pounding gold-leaf and also visit how bronze and marble Buddha statues are carved, cast and molded. And the production of wood carvings, kalaga tapestries are made. We observe the process of pounding gold leaf, detailing teakwood carvings and embroidering Myanmar tapestry. We also see how bronze and marble Buddha statues are carved, cast and molded. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.

And contiune visitto Shwe Inbin Monastery, is over 100 years old and can see beautiful wood curving. the Golden Palace Monastery, a superbancient wooden building with intricate carvings,
Mergui Explorer | Cultural Land of Myanmar – 4 Days (for Thai Market) | Page 3 of 4
and Kuthodaw Pagoda, home to the world's largest book made of 729 marble slabs, inscribed with Buddhist teachings. And Kayuk Taw Gyi Pagoda to view the huge marble Buddha.

Enjoy spectacular views at sunset from Mandalay Hill, where the great views of the surrounding countryside, Irrawaddy River and city centre. Dinner will be served at local restaurant.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mandalay, a 3-star hotel.

Day 4: Mandalay sightseeing & Departure

Stop At: Mandalay, Mandalay, Mandalay Region
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.

In the morning excursion to Amarapura, 15 km from Mandalay. Visit Mahagandayon, a famous Buddhist monastery, where more than a thousand monks live and study.

And proceeding to Bagaya Monastery, with a superb collection of Buddha statues.
Continue to 200-year-old U Bein teak bridge, built in 1782 at the time when Amarapura was Royal capital. Visit a traditional hand-woven silk workshop as town also famous for silk- and cotton weaving. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.

And then transfer to the airport for departure flight from Myanmar.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.