10 DAYS YANGON, BAGAN, MANDALAY & SHAN PLATEAU
Trip code: MA-LXE10
Daily departure from Singapore or Bangkok
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DAY 01
ARRIVAL
YANGON
Fly Bangkok /Yangoon
PG701 1110 1150 -daily
Fly Singapore/Yangon
MI 516
1025/1150 - daily
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to hotel.
This afternoon, tour of Yangon including the old colonial city,
Kandawyi Lake and of course Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most
outstanding religious monuments in Southeast Asia. Enjoy sunset
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DAY 02 |
YANGON/BAGAN(B,L,D) |
You would be transferred to the airport
for flight.
Fly Yangon/Pagan 6T 401 0630/0750
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to hotel.
Pagan is the most amazing sight in Myanmar if not Southeast
Asia. Across 40 sq km of the country, there are literally
thousands of stupas & temples. In every direction, you will see
ruins of all sizes, some soaring into the sky and others
standing quaintly at a corner. The meandering Irrawady completes
the scene. Our exploration of this amazing archaeological site
starts from the golden stupa of Shwezigon. Then, we continue to
Kubyauk Gyi with exquisite mural and Ananda, rated by many as
the most beautiful in Pagan. In the afternoon, we continue with
Nanpaya, for its Mon style architecture and Manuha for its four
Buddha images. Then, we climb up Shweshandaw Pagoda for the
beautiful sunset over Pagan…..
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Breakfast at hotel. Morning walk along the temples avenue: from
Mimalaung Kyaung to Pahtotharmyar, Nat Hlaung Kyaung, Ngekywe
Nadaung, and Thetbinnyu temple – the highest temple in
Bagan, and Shwegugyi temple – famous for Bagan style Buddha
Statue. Then continue to visit Nagayon temple – late 11th
century standing Buddha Image protecting by Dragons, proceed to
New Bagan to visit a lacquer ware workshop. Lunch at a local
restaurant located on the Ayeyarwaddy River bank.
Afternoon visit Dammayangi – the most massive temple,
Dhamayarzaka – one of the few stupas with 5 entrances in Bagan,
Minanthu village and its temples - Phayar Thonezu and
Nandamanya temple – 13th century finest mural paintings,
sunset view from a temple terrace.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel. |
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DAY 04
BAGAN/MANDALAY
(B,L,D)
You would be transferred to the airport
for flight.
Fly Pagan/Mandalay HK 005 0825/0855
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the Mahamuni Pagoda, gold leaf
hammering, Shwe Inbin Monastery Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for
its exquisite wood carvings and Zegyo Market. We also visit
Kuthodaw Pagoda, renowned as the world’s largest book for its
marble stone slabs of the entire Buddhist scriptures; and sunset
on Mandalay Hill.
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This morning, we will go to Mandalay
jetty where we take a short and pleasant ride upriver to Mingun,
the site of what would have been the world’s largest zedi had
not King Bodawpaya died in 1819 thus halting all further work.
Later an earthquake in 1838 split the monument and reduced it to
partial rubble. Nonetheless, it is still a very impressive sight
as we approach from the river. Nearby we can also visit the
Mingun Bell, moved from the zedi after the earthquake and now
hung in a new shrine building. It is said to be the largest hung
uncracked bell in the world.
In the afternoon visit to the former royal capital of Amarapura
and U Bein bridge. The bridge is more than two centuries old and
at 1.2 km long, it is the longest teakwood span in the world.
Continue visit to Sagaing, a former capital of the Shan kingdom
in the 14th century, is slightly down river from Mandalay and
has many interesting stupas scattered over Sagaing Hill. Today
it’s mostly known as a religious center. The highlights include
Thabyedan Fort, Tupayon Paya, Aungmyelawka Paya, Onhmin Thonze,
Soon U Ponya Shin Paya, and Hsinmyashin Paya.
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DAY 06 |
MANDALAY/KALAW
(B,L,D
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You would be transferred to the airport
for flight.
Fly Mandalay/Heho HK 005 0915/0945
Arrive at Heho and drive about 1 hour to Pindaya. Visit the
Buddhist cave with hundreds of Buddha statues. Then, drive for
about another 2 hours to the hill resort of Kalaw. Check into
Hill Top Villa.
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DAY 07 |
KALAW/INLE LAKE
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Today, we do a ½-day trek to the
Palaung villages of Ywathit, Taryaw and Nyaung Gon. The animist
Palaung Tribe was amongst the earliest inhabitants in Myanmar
and has kept much of its tradition, way of living and trade.Late
afternoon, drive about 2 hours to Nyangshwe by the unique and
magical Inle Lake. It is located 1,328 meters above sea level
and is 22 km long and 11 km wide.
From Nyangshwe, we boat about 1 hour to your resort Enjoy
beautiful view of sunrise and sunset from your cottage.
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Enjoy a full day boating around the
lake.
Highlights include the famous Intha fisherman rowing in the
one-legged style characteristic of Inle Lake and their floating
strips of ‘land’ for growing vegetables. Besides the enjoyment
of the scenery there is a visit to the ‘jumping cats’ monastery,
Phaungdaw U Pagoda and weaving factories.
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DAY 09 |
INLE LAKE/YANGON(B) |
Rise early this morning. We shall boat
back to Nyangshwe and drive to Heho airport for flight to
Yangon.
Fly Heho/Yangon HK 006 1005/1115
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to hotel.
You have the afternoon at leisure. Bogyoke Market is a delight
to explore and Golden Valley offers many excellent Art
Galleries. |
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DAY 10
YANGON DEPARTURE (B)
Transfer to the airport for flight.
Fly
Yangon/ Bangkok PG 702, 1310 1500 - Daily
Fly Yangon/ Bangkok MI 515 1245/1710 - Daily
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PRICES PER PERSON:
These prices are based on min. two persons traveling together
sharing one room.
The prices stated can only be indicative and may be adjusted
once we know your date of travel, number in your party and if
you have any other specific requirements.
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Hotels |
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Savoy hotel in Yangon
Thiripyitsaya in Pagan
Golden Island Cottage 1 in Inle Lake |
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The Governor's Residence in Yangon
Tharabar Gate in Pagan
Inle Princess Resort (lake-view room) in Inle Lake |
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The Strand Hotel in Yangon
Tharabar Gate in Pagan
Inle Princess Resort (lake-view room) in Inle Lake |
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COST INCLUDE:
Domestic airfare;
Accommodation on twin share basis;
Meals as stated;
All tours & transfers in private air-con minivan with English
speaking guide including all entrance fees;
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COST EXCLUDES:
Airport taxes;
Visa;
Travel insurance;
Personal & other expenses not stated
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