Pearl 14
Yangon-Heho-Inle-Heho-Mandalay-Monywa-
Bagan-Mt.Popa-Bagan-Yangon
(11 days 10 nights)
Day 01 Arrival Yangon & sightseeing.
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 Welcome
at the airport. Transfer and check in 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 Sule Pagoda-the landmark of Yangon city Centre, which has been
enshrined the hair relic of Buddha, 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 02 Fly to Heho. Drive to Inle (35 km, 01:00hr)
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho.
Upon arrival, drive to Inle. On the way, enjoy the beauty of hazy blue
Shan plateau and ways of life of hilly region. Direct boat excursion on
the lake. Visit floating garden, floating villages, Phaungdaw Oo
Pagoda-the most venerable pagoda on the lake, which houses 05 images of
Buddha completely gilded, jumping cats monastery, etc. Check in at the
hotel and overnight.
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Day 03 Excursion to Sagar village.
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Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion to 700 years old
Sagar Pagodas, which are in ruins and recently discovered. It
was formerly located on the hills but when the water dam was
built, the village was moved to the present area and the pagodas
were abandoned. The landscapes on the way are superb. Continue
to Inpaw Khon village to observe the silk weaving looms. Back to
hotel and overnight. |
Day 04 Excursion in Inle. Evening, fly to Mandalay and
leisure. Overnight in Mandalay.
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion on the lake. Visit In Thein
pagodas in ruins covered by trees and bushes-which are supposed to be
old about 500 years. Transfer to Heho Airport for the flight to
Mandalay. Upon arrival, drive to Mandalay (01 hr) and check in at the
hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. |
Day 05 Excursion Amarapura & sightseeing in Mandalay.
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 Welcome
at the airport. Drive 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. Drive to Mandalay and
visit Mahamuni Buddha Image-one of the most sacred Buddha Images in
Myanmar with 15cm thick of gold leaf and many pieces of precious stones,
such as diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, emeralds, etc. Continue
visiting of traditional handicraft workshops such as, marble carving,
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 River cruise Mingun-Ava (Inwa)
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion to Mingun(01 hr) along the 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. Proceed to Ava by
boat for about 02 hours. On the way, we may observe the beauty of serene
Sagaing Hill & bridge from the boat. Arrive to Ava 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 building of 19th century,
Nan Myint Tower-27 meter masonry high is declined due to the earthquake
in 1838, 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 Drive to Monywa (112 km, 03:30/04:00 hrs). On the way,
excursion Sagaing. Excursion Powin caves.
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Monywa and on the way enjoy the life of
rural area. Proceed to Sagaing, where we can observe the fascinating
landscapes of the Ayeyarwaddy River from serene Sagaing Hill, the place
of over 700 monasteries. Check in at the hotel upon arrival. Drive to
Powintaung Caves-saturated in a cliff which houses over 400,000 Buddha
Images. It consists of 947 sandstone caves dug to of the hills and
considered by archaeologists to be the richest collection of mural
painting and Buddha’s statues and unique precious frescoes. Visit around
the caves and proceed to Kyaukka village, famous for its lacquer ware
products. Back to Monywa and overnight. |
Day 08 Visit Monywa. Proceed to Bagan (290 km, 05/06 hrs)
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Visit Thanbode Temple-over 500,000 Buddha Images
built in 1930, the Bodhitahtaung Temple-over 1000 sitting Buddha Images
under 1000 Bodhi trees, the Shwetharlyaung Reclining Buddha Image-one f
the biggest reclining Buddha Images in Myanmar with 100 meters long,
etc. Proceed to Pakkoku and one the way visit Pakangyi (one of the
oldest surviving wooden monastery). After Pakkoku, continue to Myit Chay
Village (28km south of Pakkoku, typical Myanmar village with a strong
craftwork tradition producing colorful woven blankets, paper toys and
traditional sandals.) Continue to Kyun Gung village(16 km south f Myit
Chay). Cross the river to arrive in Bagan and overnight. |
Day 09 Sightseeing in Bagan.
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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 10 Drive to Mt.Popa(50 km, 1:30 hrs). Fly to Yangon.
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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 top of Mt.Popa cliff temple and enjoy the landscapes.
Come down and back to Bagan. Transfer to the airport for flight back to
Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer and check in at the hotel. Overnight in
Yangon. |
Day 11 Departure
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Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Yangon International
Airport for departure. |
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