Amazing of Myanmar

Upon arrival, you will be met outside the baggage claim area by your guide who will escort you to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Your guide will be holding a welcome signboard with the ASIA TOUR ADVISOR LOGO & your name. During the drive your guide will provide an introduction to Yagon.

Located in the fertile delta region of central Burma (Myanmar), the former capital and waterfront city of Yangon with its crumbling British colonial mansions and ancient stupas, thriving restaurants and lively bars, is a melting pot of old and new. Home to over four million inhabitants, it's a sprawling city, the streets interspersed with parks and lakes, much of its allure stemming from the colourful street life. Marvel at the glittering Shwedagon Pagoda, wander the cobblestone streets of Bogyoke Market or simply watch the rickshaw drivers in their striped longyis (sarongs) peddle lazily through the streets as you sip on a cup of tea at a roadside tea stall.

Accompanied by your guide explore the sights of Yangon. Begin with a visit to the octagonal Sule Pagoda. Originally an Indian structure but now Burmese, it is thought to be over 2,000 years old and said to enshrine a hair of the Buddha. Stroll through downtown Yangon with its faded colonial buildings and leafy boulevards and visit the beautiful colonial style Post Office. Watch the locals going about their daily business as you pass Mahabandoola Park, named after General Maha Bandula who fought against the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War. The park includes the Independence Monument, an obelisk which commemorates Burmese independence gained from the British in 1948. Next visit Chaukhtatgyi and the Reclining Buddha which measures 70 metres (230 feet) in length.

In the afternoon you visit the National Museum, the principle museum of Burmese art, history and culture. The museum was founded in 1952 and houses an extensive collection of ancient artefacts, ornaments, art works, inscriptions and historic memorabilia, related to history, culture and the civilisation of the Burmese people.

Next stop is Bogyoke Market, one of the oldest markets in Yangon, with colonial architecture and cobbled streets. It offers Burmese handicrafts and gemstones but also has traditional Burmese and Chinese food stalls. After the market, head to the Indian Quarter for a very different view of the city. Here you will find Hindu Temples and street stalls selling Indian food. End the day with a visit to the breathtaking Shwedagon Pagoda, or Golden Pagoda, its stupa dominating the city’s skyline. This is one of the holiest places in Burma, and one reason why Burma is known as the "Land of Golden Pagodas". The pagoda itself is 99 metres (326 feet) high, studded with solid gold plates and decorated with diamonds and other precious jewels.

Leave Yangon, we will fly to Bagan - the plain of the temples and stupas. With the quantity of more than 2000(exactly 2200), one day is not enough to visit the entire temples and stupas here but enough for experiencing the best and most essential of the area. Begin with Shwesigon Pagoda – a 12th century stupa with typical style. Then we will take a temple visit with many stupas like Htilomilo temple – a 13th century temple with the name of the king at the time and sophisticated carvings, Anada Temple – with four golden Buddha toward the four directions, Anada Okkyaung - a brick monastery with 18th century mural paintings.In the afternoon, after being full with delicious lunch, we will continue the journey with Manuha Temple – one of the oldest temple of Bagan erected in the 11th century, Nan Phaya Temple – a Hindu temple with intricate carvings of Brahma. Completing the day with the sunset of the Bagan’s solemn ancient monument.

The ancient city of Bagan was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan from the 9th to 13th centuries and built over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries on the Bagan plains alone. Today around 2,200 of the original temples and pagodas remaining standing.

Today we will move to the South to visit the volcanic Popa Mountain. This mountain, in the history and myth, has been considered as the abode of Nats – the most powerful spirit of Burmese. With 1518 meters in height, this mountain is the great choice for anyone like hiking. At the top of Popa are monasteries and pagodas where the pilgrims usually come to pray and join the festival. Before passing through the palm trees and coming back, remembering taking some photos from the top of the mountain where you can enjoy the whole view of the area.

Mandalay will be our heading point today. Mandalay is the second largest and the last royal city of the country. We will reach here in the morning then visit Amarapura – a former capital of Myanmar and a beautiful township nowadays, Mahargangaryoni Monastery – meet and experience the life of the monks. Afterward, move to the South and visit Sagaing – a 15th century ancient city with numerous monasteries, Kaungmutaw Pagoda – a white egg-shaped design temple located in the northwestern of Sagaing, Ywadaung village – a traditional village with silver wears and spectacular Sagaing Hill. Close the day with the sunset on 1.2 - Km - long U-Pein wooden bridge before coming back to Mandalay.

The trishaw was invented in 1930 in Mandalay and became the most popular form of public transportation. Burmese trishaws are unique in that they have two passenger seats on one side of the paddler and are the ideal vehicle for travelling along the narrow laneways of Burmese towns.

A boat trip will take us to Mingun – a town on the opposite bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. Mingun Pagoda will be the first place today. Mingun Pagoda, actually, is an uncompleted monument with a giant bell inside and marble footprint of Buddha.
In the afternoon, you will explore the bamboo mat weaving village and experience the life of the locals before visit a series of temples and pagoda such as Mahamuni Pagoda – with numerous gold-covered Buddha statues, Shwe Kyaung Monastery – a 20th century important monastery with the other name as "Golden Palace", Atumashi Monastery – a late 19th century monastery built by King Mindon, Kuthotaw Pagoda – also a 19th century pagoda with marble inscriptions, white stupas and shrines. End the day on the Mandalay Hills and enjoy the sunset. Overnight in Mandalay.

Breakfast at hotel and then transfer to Mandalay Airport then take flight to Yangon. Arrive in Yagon, transit to your departure flight.

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