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Myanmar Sampler
6 days
Mandalay, Mingun, Bagan, Inle Lake, Yangon
MYANMAR Downtown Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
As the name implies, this 6 Day tour is a sample of the major highlights of Myanmar. This Itinerary starts off in Mandalay and ends in Yangon that designed for the travelers from Mandalay Arrival. You’ll explore historic kingdom of Mandalay, the ancient temples of Bagan, pictur- esque Inle Lake and the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda inYangon on this fascinating tour.
Day 1: Mandalay
"Mingalarbar", you will be welcomed by our guide at Mandalay’s airport, the last royal city of Myanmar Kingdom. On your way to the hotel we’ll start the sightseeing with U Bein, the longest teakwood bridge in the world. Drive to Mandalay and visit Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Myanmar. Overnight stay in Mandalay. [D]
Day 2: Mandalay (Mingun)
This morning we will head to the jetty for a pleasant boat ride upriver to Mingun. Upon arrival, explore the ruins of the vast Mingun Pagoda. Continue to the beautiful Hsinbyume Paya and the Mingun Bell, weighting 97 tons and being the world’s largest intact bronze bell. Sail back to Mandalay. In the afternoon, we will visit Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery – noted for its exquisite woodcarvings,
gold leaf beating workshop and Kuthodaw Pagoda – known for con- taining the world’s largest book and conclude the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset and the panoramic view of the city. Overnight stay in Mandalay. [B/L]
Day 3: Mandalay, Bagan
After breakfast we fly to Bagan for a comprehensive tour of this beautiful
city, one of Myanmar’s premier histori- cal and cultural centers, home to more than 2,000 temples and pagodas! Our tour includes shrines such as Ananda, Htilominlo, Thatbyinnyu, Dhammayangyi, Sulamani, and Shwezigon Pagoda, plus secular sights such as Nyaung U market and traditional workshops. Stay overnight at Bagan. [B/L]
Option: Sunrise hot air balloon flight
Day 4: Bagan-Heho, Inle Lake
Today fly to Heho. Upon arrival, drive to Inle Lake for full-day tour of beautiful Inle Lake, the “Asian Venice,” featuring stilt houses and villages, island-bound
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