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MUL - MN - 01 (14Days / 13Nights)
Yangon - Golden Rock - Bago - Yangon - Bagan - Mt. Popa or Sale - Bagan - Mandalay - Mingun - Sagaing - Ava - Amarapuya - Pyin-Oo-Lwin - Hsipaw - Mandalay - Yangon

 

Day 1- Yangon

This sophisticated city has many sights to offer such as Myanmar culture and experienced Tharavara Buddhism, visit the Shwedagon pagoda which is one of the world's wonders and Chukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha Image. For a taste of different monument buildings, wander around the Sule Centre Point. See the Royal Regalia of 19th Century and Myanmar Historical and Cultural heritage at the National Museum. Stay overnight in Yangon. 

Day 2- Golden Rock

Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites and a gold gilded boulder which is resting on the edge of the huge steep rock offers 45 minutes hike to the peak and the interesting many legends.  Soak up mythical landscape. Overnight in Kyaikhtiyo.

Day 3- Kyaikhtiyo - Bago – Yangon

Early morning enjoy the beautiful Sunrise and the traditional culture of the Buddhists.  On the way to Yangon an excursion trip to Bago an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom in 15th century and visit many religious places and local market.
Overnight is in Yangon.

Day 4- Yangon -Bagan

After breakfast flight to Bagan. Wander in this unique city of ancient architectural temples can be learnt their artistic skills and works and see making traditional handicrafts and the cultural heritage of the first Myanmar Empire at Bagan archaeological Museum, local souvenirs work shop and enjoy an amazing Sunset. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 5- Bagan - Mt. Popa (optional) Salay

Tour to Mount Popa an extinct volcano which is the abode of Nat(Spirits).  On top of the mountain there are monasteries and pagodas and shrines in different style. Overnight is in Bagan hotel.

(Option Salay)

Travel to Salay; one of the religious centers about 15km south of Bagan. Visit the historic home of Salay U Pon-nya, and the Yoke- Sone Monastery and  a unique place for seeing the finest wood carving which exhibit antique lacquer ware, wooden relief’s and a large standing gilded Buddha image.

Day 6- Bagan- Mandalay

Visit the live Mahamuni Buddha image, experience Myanmar arts and handicraft near the Mahamuni pagoda and then proceed to Royal palace, City wall and Moat, Shwenandaw Kyaung, Kuthodaw pagoda and Study Myanmar architecture of the 19th century and the remains of the old Royal city. Enjoy a popular sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight is in Mandalay.

Day 7- Mandalay - Mingun – Sagaing

Take a boat trip up river to Mingun, Mingun Bell has 90 tons and the 2nd largest ringing bell in the world and Mya-Theindan pagoda; the universal type structure and enjoy a fascinating view from the mammoth unfinished Mingun pagoda. Continue to Sagaing once the ancient capital; wander among the monasteries and nunneries to see their daily activities and then silver smiths making silverware by traditional methods at Ywa-htaung village. Overnight is in Mandalay.

Day 8- Amarapura – Ava

Drive to Mahagandayon monastery; an ideal place for seeing the ways of life of the Buddhist monks.  Relax at U Bein Teak wooden bridge and proceed to Ava; the ancient city of Kongbaung dynasty. Study Myanmar traditional cotton and silk weaving cottage industries and workshop for local souvenirs. Wander around night market (Shan bazaar) to observe the interesting local hill tribe selling fresh vegetables. Overnight is in Mandalay.

Day 9- Pyin-Oo-Lwin

After breakfast drive to Pyin-Oo-Lwin. It is a popular hill-station which provides the delightfully cool and a pleasant picnic spot and also a perfect place for walking and relaxing spent in the National Kantawgyi garden. Visit Myoma market; full of interest bazaar and Maha-an-htoo-kan-tha pagoda offers a good view of pleasant atmosphere. Overnight is in Pyin-Oo-Lwin.

Day 10- Pyin Oo Lwin – Hsipaw

To enjoy the most exciting mountain scenery and a breath taking view of rolling green hill to travel Hsipaw passing through Gotteik Viaduct. On the way visit the famous Shan Style Bawgyo pagoda which has its interesting legendary. Overnight in Hsipaw.

Day 11-  Hsipaw

Cruise along the Dokhtawaddy River enjoy the beautiful scenery and take a walk to Shan old monastery and also experience some citric fruits orchard. And then wander through into town to see small local factory. Soak up the panoramic view of surrounding area and an amazing sunset viewing from Theintaung pagoda. Stay overnight in Hsipaw.

Day 12- Hsipaw – Mandalay

Drive from Hsipaw, Shan majority town to Mandalay; the cultural capital. On the way feel dramatic landscape of rolling green hills. Overnight is in Mandalay.

Day 13- Mandalay – Yangon

After breakfast, flight toYangon. Visit Bogyoke Aung San Market, a perfect shopping for Souvenirs and local products and also an excellent place for evening stroll at China town. Overnight is in Yangon.

Day 14- Departure

After Breakfast at the hotel transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure.

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