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LANDMARKS MYANMAR – Heritage & Culture

(6 Days / 5 Nights)

Yangon – Bagan – Pindaya – Inle - Yangon

Description

If you are looking to catch a glimpse of Myanmar, this is a perfect introduction to the best kept secrets of Asia. In less than a week you will see the former capital Yangon, the green Garden City with its gorgeous mix of golden Pagodas and British Colonial architecture. Then, you will see the most stunning archeological site of 2000 pagodas in Bagan, where religious manmade relics mix so evocatively with nature. As a great complement to Bagan, the dry central land, visit Inle Lake, a beautiful expanse of water surrounded by mountains and floating villages where you can shop for traditional handicrafts in wonderfully fresh weather.

Highlights

  • Visit 2500-year-old legendary Shwedagon Pagoda, 98 meters (320 feet) high with a golden dome
  • Try the delicious Myanmar cuisine in atmospheric restaurants
  • Walk through the night market of Yangon’s Chinatown
  • Enjoy a great view of the Ayarwaddy River and its sandy banks from Lawkanandar Pagoda
  • Explore the history, archeology and architecture of Bagan in famous ancient temples
  • Witness the process of making lacquerware at a workshop and buy a unique souvenir
  • Take a horse-cart ride through the ruins of the 1200-year-old city in Bagan
  • Catch the panoramic sunset view of Bagan from top of Shwe Zandaw Pagoda
  • Drive to Pindaya limestone caves, where several sacred images of Buddha lie within
  • Experience the lifestyle of Inthar by boat ride across the Inle Lake to floating villages
  • Taste the fresh and healthy, yet tasteful and distinctive cuisine of Inle Lake
  • Enjoy staying at luxurious hotel with serene views and peaceful surroundings.

Program


Day 1. Welcome to Yangon

Arrive at Yangon international airport, meet your local guide. Transfer to the hotel where guests may rest. After lunch, enjoy a sightseeing tour that begins with the Reclining Buddha (Chauk Htat Gyi) which is 70m (230 feet) long. Visit the downtown area of Yangon city and pay homage to Shwe Dagon Pagoda, the golden dome that rises 98m (320 feet). Stay overnight in Yangon.


Day 2. Yangon - Bagan

Morning flight to Bagan. It is one of the biggest archaeological sites in Asia. Enjoy shopping at the Nyaung Oo market and follow with an excursion to Shwezigon Pagoda, a prototype of later Myanmar stupas and other famous pagodas in Bagan. After lunch, visit a traditional handicraft lacquerware workshop. In the evening, see the stunning sunset view from Shwe Zandaw. Stay overnight in Bagan.


Day 3. Bagan - Pindaya - Inle

Transfer to Nyaung Oo airport for a flight to Heho. Upon arrival, proceed by road to Pindaya cave through beautiful hilly scenery. Pindaya is renowned for its extensive limestone cave, a unique site housing 8000 ancient Buddha statues. Afterward, visit the traditional hand-crafted Shan paper and umbrella workshop. Drive to Inle Lake for check-in. Stay overnight in Inle.


Day 4. Inle

The day begins with a sightseeing boat trip on the stunning grand Inle Lake. Cruise along shores banked by tall hills and a community of small villages. Pay a visit to local workshops, including silk weaving, silver smithing, cotton weaving and cheroot (Shan traditional cigar). After lunch, visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, which accommodates a collection of legendary golden statues of Buddha. Stay overnight in Inle.


Day 5. Inle - Yangon

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Yangon. On arrival, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is spent on a sightseeing tour in the city downtown area. Stay overnight in Yangon.


Day 6. Departure from Yangon

Free time before departure to make individual arrangements before your international flight departs from Yangon. Transfer to airport for departure.