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5D4N Wonders of Myanmar Yangon  Mandalay  Bagan 5D4N Wonders of Myanmar Yangon Mandalay Bagan Language Available: English Day 1: Arrival at Yangon (Lunch/Dinner) Arrive at Yangon airport by flight. Welcome by a tour guide and transfer to hotel. Start to visit Yangon City Center surrounded by various colonial style buildings of World War II. City Hall & Independent Monument for photo shots & witness the daily life of local people. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit to Kandawgyi Nature Park - a scenic park with a lovely view of famous Kandawgyi Lake & Karaweik Royal Barge for photo opportunities. Early evening visit to Shwedagon Pagoda - over 2500 years old & the world famous stupa in the dome shape rises 98 meters above its base and covered with 60 tons of Shwedagon Pagoda pure gold. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Yangon. Day 2: Yangon – Bagan (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast at hotel, leave Yangon for Bagan by domestic flight. Transfer to hotel. Begin Bagan full day sightseeing includes Nyaung Oo Market; Shwezigone Pagoda - built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine; Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi - a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scene; Temple, Ananda Temple & Oakkyaung the most beautiful temple in Bagan with four huge standing buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around the galleried interior; Thatbyinnyu Temple - built by King Alaung Sithu in the early 11th century & the tallest temple in Bagan. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit to Lacquerware Industry; Minanthu Village; Phwasaw village - where can see the typical Myanmar villagers life. Evening horsecart ride to watch sunset over the Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Ayeyarwaddy River from Shwesandaw Pagoda or Bupaya. Dinner with Puppet Show at the local Myanmar restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Bagan. Day 3: Bagan – Mandalay – Amarapura (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast at hotel, leave Bagan for Mandalay by domestic flight. Transfer to hotel. On the way visit to Amarapura - an ancient capital built on the advice of astrologers. Tour highlights are: Mahagandaryone Monastery - where one may observe the daily life of the monks’ having lunch or studying under Buddha's guidance; U Bein Bridge - 1.2 km long over 200 years old wooden bridge across the Taung Thaman Lake; Silk Weaving Home Cottage. Lunch at a restaurant. Mandalay fullday sightseeing includes Mahamuni Image- a bronze Buddha image casted during the lifetime of Buddha himself; Tapestry Works; Wood Carving & Bronze Casting Workshops; Marble Carving Workshop; Gold Leaf Beating Workshop. Continue visit to Mandalay Palace; Shwenandaw Monastery - noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Atumashi Monastery; Kuthodaw Pagoda - known as the world biggest book; Chinatown and finish the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset and the panoramic view of the city. Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 4: Mandalay - Yangon (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast at hotel, visit to Nan Thida (The Strand) jetty where can observe the Yangon River life that offers a remarkable atmosphere with spectacular colors. ChaukHtat Kyi - a colossal reclining Buddha image 70m long in the pose of rest & built with untraditional method of Buddha construction. Then visit to Mahapasana Cave - where the sixth Buddhist synod took place; Myanmar famous precious Gems, Jade Workshop to observe how to make the many pattern of beautiful jewellery. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit to Bogyoke Market used to be called Scott Market - the largest market in Yangon with time to browse among the hundreds of stalls for souvenir bargains (closed on Every Monday & Public Holidays). Evening take a walk to Chinatown where can see the many vendors on the ChaukHtatChaukHtat Kyi Kyi platform & can buy the variety of Myanmar products & tropical fruits. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Yangon. Day 5: Depart from Yangon (Breakfast) After breakfast in hotel, transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure. ** Please take note that the itinerary is for reference only and Includes: is subject to changes without prior notice. Accurate itinerary Tour with English speaking guide will be given to passengers prior to departures. Our local 4 nights hotel accommodation representatives reserve the right in adjusting the sequences of All transfer and transportation by private air conditioned vehicle itinerary due to safety reason & unforeseen circumstances. Meals as per itinerary .
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