Pearl 11
Yangon-Mandalay-Bagan-Popa-Pindaya-
Shwe Nyaung-Inle-Heho-Yangon
(10 days 09 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 Mandalay. Excursion Mingun & sightseeing in
Mandalay.
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to
Mandalay. Upon arrival, drive to Mandalay(01 hr). Direct excursion to
Mingun (01 hr) along 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. Back to Mandalay and visit 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.
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Day 03 Excursion Amarapura, Sagaing & Ava(Inwa)
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Visit Mahamuni Buddha Image-one of the
most sacred Buddha Images in Myanmar with 01 ton of gold-gilded
and many pieces of precious stones, such as diamonds, rubies,
pearls, sapphires, emeralds, etc. Excursion 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. Proceed to Sagaing, where we can observe the
fascinating landscapes of the Ayeyarwaddy River from serene
Sagaing Hill, the place of over 700 monasteries, Kaungmudaw
Pagoda-the magnificent dome remarkably seen from far away,
silverware factory, etc. Continue to Ava(Inwa) 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 type
building of 19th century, Nan Myint Tower-27 meter masonry high
is declined due to the earthquake in 1811, 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 04 River cruise to Bagan (ETD-06:00)
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 Early
morning, after the breakfast, transfer to the jetty for the river cruise
to Bagan by ferry boat. Leisure and enjoy the marvelous landscapes
during the cruise. The boat may stop at some villages to get the local
passengers up and down. Arrive to Bagan and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Bagan. |
Day 05 Sightseeing in Bagan.
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 Visit
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 06 Excursion to Mt.Popa & drive to Pindaya
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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 proceed to Pindaya. Check in at the hotel and leisure. Overnight in
Pindaya. |
Day 07 Visit Pindaya. Drive to Aungban (34 km, 01 hr). Train
to Shwe Nyaung. Drive to Inle (11 km, ½ hr)
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Pindaya Caves-houses 8094 Buddha
Images cast in lacquer, wood, stone, alabaster, etc, umbrella workshop,
which is made of pulp. Transfer to Aungban Railway Station for the train
to Shwe Nyaung(ETD-15:06, ETA-17:15). Drive to Inle and check in at the
hotel. Overnight in Inle. |
Day 08 Excursion in Inle
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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, floating gardens, floating villages, Lotus-petal
robe weaving looms, Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda-the most venerable pagoda on the
lake, which houses 05 images of Buddha completely gilded, In Paw Khon
village to observe the silk weaving, jumping cats monastery, etc.
Overnight in Inle. |
Day 09 Fly to Yangon. Sightseeing.
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 Morning,
breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Heho Airport for the flight to
Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to Bogyoke market and visit. In the late
afternoon, transfer to Yangon International Airport for the departure
flight. |
Day 10 Departure
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Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Yangon International
airport for the departure flight |
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