Myanmar Tour

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GBS Tour 5: Culture Centre of Myanmar

Yangon - Mandalay – Amarapura – Sagaing - Mingun - Yangon ( 6 Days / 5 Nights )

This program takes you Mandalay know as culture centre of Myanmar. The classical name of the city is ‘ Ratana – Punja’. Founded and built by King Mindon in AD (1856-57). Mandalay was the most Myanmar of all cities and home of the most traditional Myanmar music and dance. Mandalay together with Saging, it made up the religious heart of Our Country, with its Monasteries, Monks and Pagodas

Day – 1: Arrival Yangon

Arrive at Yangon International Airport. Meet and greet our experienced guide. Transfer to hotel. After refreshment, sightseeing begins from Sule Pagoda – in the heart of the city. We'll explore the downtown area, where the ghost of the British Colonial influence still prevails. From there we will visit the (64m) long massive reclining Buddha at Chaukhtagyi Paya. We've scheduled a late afternoon visit to most revered and most famous landmark, one of the World's wonder 
"Shwedagon Pagoda" at dusk, as the Sun begins to fall over the City. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
 

Day – 2: Yangon – Mandalay by domestic flight

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Mandalay (schedule flight, 1 hour 30 min flying). The City of Mandalay took it name from the Mandalay Hill, which is situated at the north east corner of the town. Founded and built by King Mindon in ( AD 1856- 57 ). Arrive Tada U Airport and transfer to Mandalay. On the way to the hotel, visit Maha Muni Pagoda (the great Pagoda) Gold beating, stone carving and bronze casting, wood carving and tapestry cottages. Check in at the hotel. In the afternoon we will visit to ' Kuthodaw or Maha Lawkamarazein Pagoda', its distinctive feature is the collection of ( 729 ) stone slabs , on which is inscribed the whole of the Tripitaka. Then to ' Shwe Nandaw' the Golden Monastery. After there we will drive up to Mandalay Hill on a pick - up truck ). View from Mandalay Hill is Superb. After Sun - Set from Mandalay Hill, drive back to hotel . Overnight at hotel. 
 

Day – 3: Mandalay – Amarapura – Ava – Mandalay

Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Amarapura – the ancient capital of Myanmar Kingdom. Visit Maha Gandha Yone, where there are ( 700 to 800 ) monks residing permanently. They're taught Dama, Buddhist Philosophy and U Bein Teak Bridge – 1.2 km long. Visit to the former Royal Capital of Innwa (AVA) with local boat (10 minutes). Visit Innwa by charming horse-drawn carriage pass through the ancient's city walls to visit a brick and continue visit to the impressive wooden monastery of Maha Aungmye Bonzan. Visit to the Nanmyint Watch Tower. Drive back to Mandalay. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day – 4: Mandalay – Mingun – Sagaing - Mandalay by boat

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the jetty to take a boat trip about 45minute up from Mandalay to Mingun. Visit Mingun unfinished pagoda, Mingun Bell weighing ( 90.52 ) tons, Mya Thein Dan Pagoda and the home for the aged. Afternoon visit stone carving and wood carving cottage and Maha Muni Pagoda (the great Pagoda). Then drive to Sagaing and visit silver smith cottage, Rattan Work – shop, Kaungmudaw or the Pumkin Pagoda and Sagaing Hill. Drive back to Mandalay and overnight.

Day – 5: Mandalay – Yangon by domestic flight

After breakfast at hotel,transfer to the Tada U Airport for the flight back to Yangon (Domestic schedule flight,1 hr 20 min flying). Arrive at Yangon Airport. On the way to the hotel, visit the Lawka Chantha Abayalabha Muni Image carved out of (500) tons Marble Rock. Then check in to the hotel. The afternoon is devoted exclusively to shopping in the vast and sprawling Scott Market, today known as Bogyoke Aung San Market. The market is fill with Myanmar Souvenirs, from lacquer ware to gems and jewelry ( which are available at extremely discounted prices ). Stroll along the China Town area and experience first hand its rustic market. Overnight at hotel in Yangon
 

Day – 6: Departure Yangon

Breakfast at hotel and leisure till the flight time. Then transfer to the airport for the departure flight to conclude this happy trip.