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Sri Asia Tourism Service Co.,Ltd 8 DAYS 6 NIGHTS NORTHERN MYANMAR DISCOVERY from S$1398 per pax Valid from 1 May till 30 September 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Yangon Shwedagon Pagoda, Mandalay Mahamuni pagoda, Royal Palace, Chaukhtatkyi Pagoda, Shwenandaw Monastery, Bogyoke Market(Scott Market), Mandalay Hill, Mahagandayon Karaweik Palace Monastery, U Bein Bridge, Mingun Bell, Pahtodawgyi Bagan Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon Inle Lake Floating Garden, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Kyansittha Cave Pagoda, Jumping Cat Monastery, Monastery, City Gate, Ananda Floating Village, Padaung tribe Temple & Oakkyaung (Long Neck Women) Day 01 Singapore – Yangon - Bagan (Dinner) Arrive in Yangon international Airport. Welcome by tour guide. 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 over 60 tons of pure gold. Dinner at local restaurant. Then transfer to Highway Bus Terminal to take A/con Express Bus depart at 2000PM. (Approximately 10 hrs drive) to Bagan Overnight on bus. Day 02 Bagan (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Arrive to Bagan round about 0600AM. Meet & transfer to hotel. Breakfast at local Tea Shop.Check-in hotel. After freshen up begin a full day Bagan sightseeing by coach to attractions such as Nyaung Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda – built by king Anawahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine; Kyansitha cave Monastery; Wetkyi-in Guvyaukkkyi – a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scene; Temple City Gate and Lacquer ware industry. After lunch at local restaurant, continue sightseeing, see Gawawplin Temple; Ananda Temple & Oakkyaung with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around the galleried interior; Thatbyinnyu Temple, Sulamnani Temple; Damayangyi Temple. Evening horse cart ride to watch sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River from Shwesandaw Pagoda or Bupaya. Dinner with Puppet Show at the local Myanmar restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Bagan. Day 03 Bagan – Mandalay (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) After breakfast, drive by private a/con Vehicle to Mandalay (approximately 5 hours drive) – the old and historic capital of Myanmar’s last kingdom and their monarchs, be treated to a full day of sightseeing by coach. Tour highlights includes Mandalay’s Mahamuni pagoda (It also known as Payagyi (big paya) or Rakhaing Paya)- with its spectacular Buddha image completely covered in 15 cm thick layers of gold leaf, it is a must see on your list. Wood, Bronze and Marble Carvings and Castling villages awaits you. Lunch at a Burmese local restaurant will brighten and energies all. Your exclusive tour continues with a visit Myanmar’s ancients monarch’s Royal Palace. Gold leaf Hammering. Another must visit is the Shwenandaw Monastery-noted for its exquisite wood carvings, Atumashi Monastery and Kuthodaw pagoda-known as the world’s largest book with its 729 slabs of Marble engrave with Buddha scriptures. The evening ends with a breathing view offered at Mandalay Hill, where almost all locals come for a panoramic of the city. Another sumptuous dinner is prepared for you at a local restaurant. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 04 Mandalay – Amarapura –Mingun (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) After a hearty breakfast in the morning, proceed to Amarapura - an ancient capital built exclusively at the advice of royal astrologers. Tour highlights are Mahagandayon Monastery - where you may witness and experience the daily lives of the monks studying Buddha`s scriptures. U Bein`s Bridge - 1.2km long wooden bridge built over 200 years ago is also a must see! After lunch, a delightful boat trip to Mingun where the world largest ringing bell awaits you. Sightseeing Mingun Bell and Pahtodawgyi unfinished Pagoda offers first hand the rich culture and history Myanmar has to offer. Hsinbyume Pagoda (Myatheindan Pagoda), built by King Bagyidaw - a grandson of Bodawpaya - in 1816, in memory of his favorite wife. Its unusual architecture is quite striking. Evening back and enjoy the sunset view of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River & Middle Yoma from the roof of the boat. Dinner will be at a local restaurant that is sure to whet your appetite. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 05 Mandalay – Inle (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) After breakfast, transfer to Mandalay airport for Heho by domestic flight. Meet & drive to Nyaung Shwe- Gateway of Inle Lake. Breakfast at local Tea Shop. Check-in hotel. After freshen up take a boat ride to start the sightseeing tour of Inle Lake including a chance to see the leg-rowing fishermen. Continue to see the floating gardens, built up from strips of water hyacinth and mud and anchored to the bottom with bamboo poles. There are also floating villages like Ywama, the lake’s downtown, where a floating market is held every five days. In the afternoon continue to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the weaving village of Inpawkhon and the jumping cat monastery. Then transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe or Inle Lake. Day 06 Inle- Indein (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) After breakfast, depart to Inndein floating village by boat. Located on the south western shore of the main lake, Inndein village area can be said to be the most scenic part of Inle Lake. The creek leading to the village is beautiful at all seasons, animating with different activities on its banks. Upon arrival, continue by foot to the impressive Shwe Inndein Pagoda built in the 17th Century. A Buddha image is enshrined in the main pagoda at the summit of the hill, surrounded by 1054 of ancient Shan-style stupas below. After lunch, visit the handicraft workshops where cottage industries such as traditional weaving, cigar making boat building and Padaung tribe (long neck women) handicrafts thrive. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe or Inle Lake Day 07 Inle – Heho -Yangon (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) After breakfast, transfer to Heho airport for Yangon by domestic flight. Meet & transfer to hotel.Breakfast at local Tea Shop, Visit Yangon City Center surrounded by various colonial style buildings of World War II & Independent Monument for photo shots & witness the daily life of local people. Visit Yangon City Center surrounded by various colonial style buildings of World War II & Independent Monument for photo shots & witness the daily life of local people. Then visit to ChaukHtat Kyi - a colossal reclining Buddha. 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. Visit to Chinatown where you can see the many vendors on the platform & can buy the variety of Myanmar products & local markets. Buffet Dinner with Culture Show at Karaweik Palace – built in a style of Royal Barge used by the olden days Kings. Overnight at hotel in Yangon. Day 08 : Yangon Departure (Breakfast) After breakfast in hotel, transfer to airport for your flight departure. Itinerary and order of sightseeing tours maybe reshuffled without prior notice. INCLUSIONS » Return air fare on Myanmar Airways International (Singapore – Yangon – Singapore) » 06 Nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast » Transfer & transportation during tour » English speaking guide service, other languages extra charges » Express Bus fare for Yangon – Bagan (28 Seaters Coach) » Domestic airfare for Bagan-Mandalay & Heho-Yangon » Sightseeing admission fees as stated in the itinerary EXCLUSIONS » Visa Application & Fees » Beverage » Airline Fuel surcharge/taxes at S$175 per pax (subject to change) » Personal expense such as camera fee, tips etc… » Non specific expenditure (Personal & Incidental) » Confirmation on superior room and twin sharing. » Travel Insurance Tipping for tour guide and driver at US$4 per pax per day. REMARK: All hotels’ check-in time is 02:00 pm. check-out time is 12:00 noon. Early check-in could be arranged based on room availability. 8 天 5 夜 北方缅甸探索之旅 亮点 仰光 瑞光大金塔, 乔达基卧佛寺, 昂山市场, 蒲甘 良乌市场, 瑞喜宫塔, 江喜陀寺, 石窟寺, 卡拉威宫 城门庙, 葛道帕林塔, 阿南达寺 曼德勒 马哈木尼佛塔, 曼德勒皇宫, 瑞南道寺, 茵莱湖 单脚划桨, 水上公园, 鱼村生活, 水上市场, 曼德勒山, 马哈根达杨僧院, 乌本桥, 水上彭都奥寺, 茵葆棍村, 猫跳寺, 敏贡大钟, 帕托道奇寺 茵黛村 第一天： 新加坡 仰光 蒲甘 （晚餐） 飞抵仰光国际机场(Yangon International Airport)。与导游会合后，我们将前去瞻仰一座擁有 2500 年悠久歷史著名的黃金佛塔 --- 瑞光大金塔(Shwedagon Pagoda)。其圓頂形狀上升 98 米以上的基地與 60 吨纯黄金，金碧辉煌令人震撼不已。晚餐于当地 餐馆享用。晚餐后，约 2000PM 我们将乘搭豪华冷气长途巴士前往蒲甘。预计 10 小时车程，过夜于巴士上。 第二天： 蒲甘 （早/午/晚餐） 将于约 0600AM 抵达有着“佛塔之城”美称的蒲甘(Bagan)。与导游会合后享用早餐。早餐后，在您所选择的蒲甘酒店办理入 住手续。一番梳洗后，开始全天日的蒲甘观光之旅，游览景点如良乌市集(Nyaung Oo Market)；11 世纪由阿奴律陀王(King Anawahta)建造的宗教圣地 ---- 瑞喜宫塔(Shwezigon Pagoda)；江喜陀寺(Kyansittha Cave Monastary)；还有精致地描绘着佛学 本生经(Jataka)的宏伟彩画石窟寺(Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi)；城门庙(Temple City Gate)以及漆料工艺。午餐于当地餐馆享用后， 继续蒲甘观光之旅。参观约 60 米高的葛道帕林塔 (Gawdawplin Temple)；屹立着四尊佛像，且同时拥有长廊式的内部装潢与 许多盘坐壁龛雕像的阿南达寺(Ananda Temple)；建造于 12 世纪的达宾纽寺(Thatbyinnyu Temple)；苏拉玛尼寺(Sulamani Temple)以及达玛央吉寺(Dhamanyangyi Temple)。傍晚，您将乘坐着马车从瑞山陀塔(Shwesandaw Pagoda)或卜帕耶寺 (Bupaya Pagoda)欣赏凌驾在伊洛瓦底江(Ayeyarwaddy River)上的日落美景。之后，于当地餐馆享受丰盛晚餐及精彩的 木偶表演。晚餐后，返回酒店休息。 第三天： 蒲甘 曼德勒 （早/ 午 / 晚餐） 早餐后，乘搭内陆班机飞往历史悠久，且被誉为缅甸最后王国与君王之都的曼德勒(Mandalay)。抵达后，乘搭巴士展 开全天日游览曼德勒之旅。其旅游包括金箔工坊，马哈木尼佛塔(Mahamuni pagoda) – 别称帕耶基寺（大佛塔）。在 那里供奉着表层覆盖着 15 公分厚纯金金箔的宏伟佛像，是您不容错过的必游景点。随后于缅甸当地餐馆享用午餐， 以让您好好充电。紧接着，续程您于缅甸绝无仅有的旅程，游览缅甸历史悠久的皇宫。以精致木雕闻名的瑞南道寺 (Shwenandaw Monastery)，阿图马斯僧院(Atumashi Monastery)以及内有 729 个大理石板雕刻佛教经文，且被冠为“全球 最大藏书”的固都陶塔(Kuthodaw Pagoda)更是不容错过。傍晚时分，漫游于缅甸人欣赏曼德勒城全景的曼德勒山 (Mandalay Hill)，并欣赏那儿的日落美景，将伊洛瓦底江和皇宫景色尽收眼底。之后，于当地餐馆享用晚餐。晚餐后， 过夜于曼德勒酒店。 第四天： 曼德勒 （早/午/晚餐） 早餐后，前往玉器市场(Jade Market)购物，随后前往一所以皇家占星学布局古都的阿玛拉普拉城(Amarapura)。观光 热点为马哈根达杨僧院(Mahagandayon Monastery)，体验及一览僧侣每日的起居、学佛以及修道之情形。在前去探 索一道超过 200 年历史，全长 1.2 公里的古老木桥 – 乌本桥 (U Bein Bridge) 。随后，续程观赏木雕、青铜雕刻、大理
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