The 11th Century archaeological site is considered one of the richest and most amazing site in Asia, comparable to the sites of worldwide importance such as Jerusalem, and Rome however Bagan remain virtually un-known. This once splendid and glorious capital of the First Myanmar .
Quotation: Net US$ per person and valid from Oct 01st '07 to September 30th '08
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Day 01 Arrival, Yangon <coach> |
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Arrive
at Yangon International airport, meet with your guide and
transfer to hotel .Yangon is the most unique of Asia cities and
it is located on the triangle land of Yangon River (Hlaing
river) and Bago river, 20 miles inward of the river-mouth, Sule
as the centre of the city. Once a garden city of Asia, Yangon
has reputed for it’s enriched religious edifices and colonial
buildings as it has much more colonial buildings than any other
cities in Asia resulted by keeping apart from the outside world
for about 4 decades. The harmonious composition of old and new,
Orient and Western with strong Buddhist way of daily-life and
architectural significant never miss. After fresh up at hotel,
visit DOWNTOWN YANGON with colonial atmosphere and afternoon
visit SHWEDAGON Pagoda "rising 326 feet, glittering with gold
like sudden hope in the dark night of the soul" write by
Somerset Maugham in his Gentlemen in the parlor certainly
claimed to be the world richest golden stupa of two thousand
five hundred years old. The golden dome rises 98 meters above
its base and is covered with 60 tons of pure gold along with
numeric precious stones such as jade, ruby, sapphire and diamond
including a 76 carat solid diamond on its top. Overnight in
Yangon.
Day 02 Yangon – Bagan <flight / coach> |
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Breakfast
at hotel and transfer to airport for your Bagan bound flight.
Bagan, founded as early as in 849 on the banks of the Ayeyarwady
River was the capital of today Myanmar. The 11th Century
archaeological site is considered one of the richest and most
amazing site in Asia, comparable to the sites of worldwide
importance such as Jerusalem, and Rome however Bagan remain
virtually un-known. This once splendid and glorious capital of
the First Myanmar Empire is now a 42 square km area dotted with
thousands of ancient pagodas, stupas, shrines, ordination halls
and monuments. Upon arrival, you will visit the colourful Nyaung
Oo Market, the Shwezigon Pagoda ,a prototype of Burmese stupas,
and its magnificent golden stupa, Kyanzittha Umin in where some
walls of which are ornamented with frescoes dating from 11th to
13th century, Wetkyi-in Kubyauk-gyi temple with the fine
frescoes depicting scenes from the Jatakas painted on the
interior walls, the elegant Htilominlo Temple which is a
double-storied structure rising 150 feet above the ground level
and noted for its fine plaster carving and glazed sandstone
decorations. In the afternoon, continue to visit Ananda,
Kyansittha’s masterpiece and the crowing achievement of the
Early Style of temple architecture. Enjoy sunset from one of the
ruins and dinner with Puppet Show or Cultural Show. Overnight in
Bagan.
Day 03 Bagan –Mandalay < Coach >
In the morning, after your breakfast at hotel, start to
proceed to Myinkaba village where you may observe the process of
traditional laquerware, a specialty of Bagan, which is one of
the best-know Myanmar handicrafts.You will continue to visit the
monuments of Myinkaba village, Gubyaukkhi, an early period Pyu-style
temple of Hindu influence with some of the oldest mural
paintings in Bagan. Afternoon/ Evening transfer to airport for
your Mandalay bound flight. Mandalay (founded 1857 by king
Mindon) is the last kingdom as well as the center of the Myanma
cultural, tradition, arts and crafts has long been known as a
centre of skilled craftsmanship and in former times supplied the
royal courts. A four of traditional workshops includes crafts
such as woodcarving, marble masonry, Kalaga tapestry and gold
leaf making etc. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in
Mandalay.
Day 04 Mandalay < coach>
Early
morning after breakfast ,visit a half day tour to Min Goon by
boat . In Min Goon you can see the world largest ringing bell.
On the way we can have very beautiful panoramic view of Daily
life of people from the Irrawaddy River Bank. Afternoon return
back to Mandalay and upon arrival at jetty , city tour can be
made after lunch Highlight : Kuthowday pagoda, Shwe Nandaw
Kyaung and the Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 05 Mandalay – Heho – Inle <flight / coach>
Morning
Leisure time until departure to INLE (Heho) flight. Inle Lake,
the second largest natural lake in Myanmar with 14 miles long
and 7 miles wide, situate 1320 meter above the sea level among
the hazy blue mountains. Upon arrival at Heho Airport, meet with
your guide and drive to Inle Lake (91 km, approx 2 hour) and
check in at your hotel. After fresh up, board on a traditional
long and tall motorized boat for a sightseeing tour of the lake.
Traveling on the lake is an exhilarating experience for nature
lovers and a chance to observe the unique traditions of the
Intha people. Wonder unique leg rowing fishermen, floating
firms, houses and monasteries on the stilt etc. Visit 11th
Century PHAUNGDAW OO PAGODA housing five sacred Buddha Images,
the weaving village of INPAWKHON, famous for traditional
silk-weaving, SE GAUNG Village, visit floating village of YWAMA,
the lake’s downtown and largest village on the Inlay Lake,
famous for the blacksmith work and NAN PAN Village with cheroot
making and boat-building dockyards etc and end your day with a
visit famous NGAPHECHAUNG, a museum like monastery where old
belongings of many monasteries are restored, then. Return to
your hotel. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.
Day 06 Inle – Heho – Yangon <flight / boat / coach>
Breakfast at hotel and morning sightseeing of different minorities’ market is worthful. Then transfer to airport for your Yangon bound flight. Upon arrival at Yangon airport, visit Bogyoke market, formally known as Scott Market, a sprawling 75 year old shopping complex noted for its variety of handicrafts and other items which provide an excellent opportunity for a shopping spree (close on every Monday). Late afternoon transfer to hotel and overnight in Yangon.
Day 07 Departure <coach>
Take your leisure till transfer to Airport for onward departure.
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