Myanmar Highlights Travel

Welcome to Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar. Upon arrival, you will find your private tour guide and driver waiting for you at the exit of the airport and then be escorted to check into the well selected downtown hotel.

Your Yangon city tour will start from the Immanuel Baptist Church. Afterwards, wander around in the European style street and then move forward to Sule Pagoda, a quiet scenic spot in the bustling downtown area. The whole pagoda is gilded and looks mysterious and magnificent, especially at night. The next stop will be Botahtaung Pagoda located on the north shore of Yangon River. We will enter the chamber where the hair relic of the Buddha is preserved.

In the afternoon, your guide will lead you to go sightseeing in Chaukhtatgyi Buddha, which is famous for housing a large Reclining Buddha statue. The statue is 66 meters (217 feet) long and wears a gold robe. Then we will take a walk in the Kandawgyi Park, appreciate the lakeside scenery of the Royal Lake, have a photo stop at the famous Karaweik Hall and view the sacred Shwedagon Pagoda in the distance. In this golden country, the Shwedagon Pagoda will be a must-see scenic spot. 

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, your guide and driver will take you to the airport to catch the flight to the next destination – Bagan, which takes 1 hour and 20 minutes. For about 200 years from the 11th to 13th centuries, the emperors have built tens of thousands of pagodas in various shapes in the city. But due to the wars and earthquakes, only around 2,000 remain. Upon landing, your local guide and driver will pick you up and accompany you to visit some of them, including Ananda Temple, Minkaba Gubyaukyi Temple, Htilominlo Pahto and Mya Zedi Temple. Afterwards, you will be taken to visit a workshop which makes the most popular article in Bagan - lacquer ware. Finally, a private boat tour over the Irrawaddy River will be arranged for you to appreciate the splendid sunset. After 40-minute sunset watching, you will be escorted to check into the hotel.

Friendly Note:
The sunset view in Bagan attracts many photographers all over the world every day. If you are also interested in photograohing, please tell your guide in advance so that he/she will get a better spot for you.

Meals: Breakfast

The first stop today will be the Nyaung U Market, where you will see the daily life of Bagan people. Here, you will have a chance to know how locals make the yellow face powder, and you could try to apply it to your neck or hands. The second stop will be Shwezigon Paya, where we will explore the architectural art of Buddhist pagodas in the early 11th century. Afterwards, we will head to visit Nan Paya Temple and some other ancient Buddhist pagodas and temples. 

In the afternoon, we will first take a horse carriage to discover the old Bagan Town. Your guide to take you to visit Thatbyinnyu Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple and Sulamani Temple and learn about the Burmese culture and beliefs. At dusk, we will enjoy the charming sunset on the mountain. 

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport to take a 30-minute flight to Mandalay. Your local guide and driver will pick you up on time and transfer you to the Mahagandayon Monastery, a monastic college, to get an intimate view of how the monks live in Myanmar. Then we will head to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda and Shwenandaw Monastery, which are the highlights of today's journey. In midway, we will also see the local skills of weaving, stone sculpture and bronze sculptures.

In the afternoon, we will go to the U Bein Bridge, which is the oldest and longest teak wood bridge in the world. With an amazing sunset view, it attracts many travelers all over the world every year. Later, you will enjoy a sunset boat tour on Taungthaman Lake. After a full day sightseeing, you will be accompanied to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Today, we will take a boat to the riverbank of the Irrawaddy River to explore the uncompleted large brick building Mingun Pahtodawgyi, the cake shape Hsinbyume Pagoda, and the world's second largest bell in use Mingun Bell. Afterwards, enjoy some leisure time strolling through Mingun village to feel the hospitality of the local people.

In the afternoon, you will be taken to visit the Soon U Pon Nya Shin Paya on the top of Sagaing Hill' Southern Crown and enjoy a panoramic view of the Mandalay city.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, your driver will escort you to Mandalay International Airport and see you off there. Wish you a pleasant journey home.

Meals: Breakfast