DAY 01 ARRIVAL YANGON Transfer to hotel. Depending upon arrival time, we will have an orientation tour of Yangon. We will visit the SHWEDAGON PAGODA in the evening, followed by a welcome dinner. Accommodation: Hotel Nikko Royal Lake (****) or similar in Yangon. |
Interview by the Myanmar Times  |
| DAY 02 YANGON A tour through Yangon city center. Visit SULE PAGODA, dating back over 2,000 years ago; the magnificent reclining Buddha Image at CHAUK HTAT GYI; and after a photo stop at the KARAWEIK HALL, a 'hamsa-bird-shaped' floating barge on Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake, and stroll through the BOGYOKE (SCOTTS) MARKET. Accommodation: Hotel Nikko Royal Lake (****) or similar in Yangon. |
Shwedagon Pagoda |
| DAY 03 YANGON - BAGAN Option A: 06.30AM flight by Air Mandalay: Early morning departure from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Bagan. Transfer to hotel for check in. (Sightseeing : Nyaung U Market, Shwezigon, Gu-byauk-gyi at Wet Kyi Inn, Htilominlo, Nan Paya, Ma-nu-ha Paya, Gu-byauk-gyi Temple at Myin-ka-ba, Ananda and sunset at Shwe-san-daw.) Accommodation: Thiripyitsaya Sakura (****) or similar in Bagan. (OR) Option B: 10.30AM flight by Air Mandalay (Wed/Sat only): Flight from Yangon to Bagan. Transfer to hotel for check in. ( Sightseeing : Nan Paya, Ma-nu-ha Paya, Gu-byauk-gyi Temple at Myin-ka-ba Village, Ananda and sunset at Shwe-san-daw Paya.) Accommodation: Thiripyitsaya Sakura (****) or similar in Bagan. |
Damayazaka Pagoda |
| DAY 04 BAGAN Option A: After breakfast, visit the Nanda-pyin-nya Pagoda, the Paya-thone-zu Group, the Tayok-pyi Paya and the Dahmma-ya-za-ka Zedi. After lunch, visit the Sulamani Pagoda, the Dahmma-yan-gyi Pahto, the Thatbyinnyu Temple, and enjoy sunset at the Bu Paya. Dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel: Thiripyitsaya Sakura. Option B: After breakfast, visit Nyaung Oo Typical Market to study the lifestyle of the people in Nyaung Oo/Bagan. Then visit the Shwezigon Pagoda, a prototype of Myanmar stupa; the Gu-byauk-gyi Temple at Wet Kyi Inn Village, a temple with pyramidal spire, built in the 13th century; and the Htilominlo Temple, which is noted for its original plaster carving. Lunch at a local restaurant. After a short rest, visit Dahmma-ya-za-ka Zedi, the Sulamani Pagoda, the Dahmma-yan-gyi Pahto, the Thatbyinnyu Temple, and enjoy sunset at the Bu Paya. Dinner at a localrestaurant. Hotel: Thiripyitsaya Sakura. |
Bu Paya
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| DAY 05 BAGAN - MANDALAY After early breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Mandalay. Depending on the arrival time, we will have a chance to explore the city. Experience the sights and sounds of Mandalay including one of the most revered religious monuments in Myanmar, the MAHAMUNI PAGODA; the GOLDEN PALACE MONASTERY, a superb example of a traditional wooden building. Visit a traditional hand-woven silk workshop as well as tapestries craftsmen's shop before proceeding to MANDALAY HILL for sunset. Accommodation: Mandalay Hill Resort (****) or similar in Mandalay. |
Golden Palace  |
| DAY 06 MANDALAY After breakfast, excursion to Amarapura, 15 km from Mandalay. Visit U BEIN BRIDGE built in 1849, MAHAGANDAYON, a famous Buddhist monastery, where more than a thousand monks live and study; KAUNGMUDAW PAGODA AND SAGAING HILL, a retreat for Buddhist devotees. After lunch, excursion to the former Royal Capital of INWA (AVA), reached by a short boat trip. Visits by horse-drawn carriage to NANMYINT WATCH TOWER, the remains of the palace building nicknamed "the leaning tower of Ava"; MAHA AUNGMYE BONZAN MONASTERY, built of brick and stucco; BAGAYA MONASTERY, famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak posts. Accommodation: Mandalay Hill Resort Hotel (****) or similar in Mandalay. |
U Bein Bridge
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| DAY 07 MANDALAY - PYIN OO LWIN (MAYMYO) A scenic drive will take you to the former British hill station of Maymyo, a delightful small town of colonial-style buildings, and a botanical garden. City tour upon arrival. Accommodation: Royal Parkview Hotel (**) or similar in Maymyo. |
Water Falls  |
DAY 08 PYIN OO LWIN (MAYMYO) - LASHIO After breakfast, stroll through the busy local market and proceed to Lashio via Kyaukme and Hsipaw. Accommodation: Lashio Motel (*) in Lashio. OPTIONAL: 1.30 hour
train ride across GOKTEIK BRIDGE. The 700m long bridge, built in 1900 by the
American Pennsylvania Steel Co, spans across a nearly 300m deep abyss. After
crossing the bridge, meet our van to continue our transfer to Lashio, where
we will stay overnight. Please keep in mind that trains in Myanmar are not
up to international standard and reliability leaves to be desired. |
Lashio Hotspring |
| DAY 09 LASHIO - MU'SE We continue our journay to Mu'se. Visit Dr. Gordon Seagrave's hospital in NAMKHAM. Return to Mu'se. Accommodation: Sein Yadana Hotel in Mu'se. |
Dr. Gordon Seagrave's, Son and daughter 
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| DAY 10 MU'SE - BHAMO Continue to BHAMO, en route, we will visit the WWII Bailey bridge across Shweli River. Overnight in Bhamo. Accommodation: Friendship hotel in Bhamo. |
Nam Kham |
| DAY 11 BHAMO Visit Bhamo and environ. Accommodation: Friendship hotel in Bhamo. |
Parrot's Beak, Between Bhamaw & Shwe Gu Second Narrow
River |
| DAY 12 BHAMO - MU'SE Transfer back to Mu'se. Accommodation: Sein Yadana Hotel in Mu'se. |
Bhamo River |
| DAY 13 MU'SE - RUILI After breakfast, transfer to Jiegao, the Myanmar-China border point, where you will be welcomed by the Chinese local ground agent/guide. After clearance of customs formalities, cross into RUILI. Transfer to hotel. (Time difference: 1.5 hours between China and Burma) Accommodation: Jingcheng Hotel (***) or similar in Ruili. Our contact person in USA: Ms Khaing Tun For the above tour programme, please contact Ms Khaing Tun for booking
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Ruili border point |
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