Day 04 Flight to Heho.
Drive to Inle
(35 km, 01 hour).
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Visit local market.
Observe “Wat Zon Kham Temple”, which is very similar in architecture
of Laungpraban in Laos, lacquerware workshop, pottery
village, etc. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho. Upon
arrival, drive to Inle and check in at the hotel. Overnight
.Day 05 Excursion Inle
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion on the lake.
Visit In Thein pagodas in ruins covered by trees and busheswhich
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. Check in at the hotel and overnight.
Day 06 Excursion Taunggyi (30 km,
01 hour).
Flight to Mandalay.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Taunggyi-the capital
of Shan State, 1500 meters above sea level. The bustling local
market, the Shan State Museum, the Sutaungpye Pagoda-panoramic
view to Inle Lake, etc., are interesting to observe. Transfer
to the airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival,
drive to Mandalay (01 hour) and check in at the hotel. Leisure
and overnight in Mandalay.
Day 07 Excursion Mingun &
sightseeing Mandalay.
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion to Mingun (01
hour) along the 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, 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 08 Excursion Amarapura,
Sagaing & Ava (Inwa)
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, 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 Amarpaura
and enjoy the sunset by crossing over U Bein bridge. Overnight
in Mandalay.
Day 09 River cruise to Bagan
Early morning, after the breakfast, transfer to the jetty for the
river cruise to Bagan. Leisure and enjoy the marvelous landscapes
during the cruise. The boat may stop is some villages to
get the local passengers up and down. Arrive to Bagan and
transfer to hotel. Overnight in Bagan.
Day 10 Sightseeing Bagan
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. 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-monastery made of teak wood at
the bank of the river, the Ananda Temple-the masterpiece of
Bagan, the Gubyaukgyi Temple-the best mural paintings of
11th century, the Manuha Temple-huge Buddha Images in standing
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 colourful
wall paintings, the lacquerware workshop-the unique of Bagan,
etc. Finally, enjoy the sunset on top of a pagoda or temple.
Overnight in Bagan.
Day 11 Flight to Yangon, Sightseeing
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the
flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer and check in at the
hotel. Visit Bogyoke market-the biggest one in Yangon. Leisure
and overnight.
Day 12 Departure
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Yangon International
Airport for the departure flight