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Myanmar
2D/1N in Mandalay
Day 1 - Yangon – Mandalay & Amarapura
– Mandalay
This
morning
fly
north
to Mandalay. Mandalay is Myanmar's
cultural capital. The nature
focus
of
the
city
is
an
abrupt
hill,
rising
above
a vast
moated
and
walled
square.
On
arrival, you will
toward
the
city
and
stop at Amarapura,
a former
capital whose name
means
‘City
of
Immortality’.
First
visit
a silk weaving workshop which
produces
exquisite
handmade
products
and
then
visit
Mahagandayon
monastery, when
over
one-thousand
monks
reside. After touring
this
tranquil
site, continue to U Bein Bridge, the
world’s
longest
and
200 year-old teak
bridge. Enjoy a stroll
along
the
bridge and the
fabulous
views
of
the
surrounding
farms
and
streams.
This
afternoon,
we'll
visit
Mahamuni
Pogada, 13ft-high sated
Buddha image which
is
one
of
Myanmar's
most
famous.
Continue your tour of
Mandalay with a visit
to Kuthodaw Pagoda,
whose
729 marble stone
slabs
of
Buddhist
scriptures
have
earned
it
the
title
‘World’s
Biggest
Book’.
Continue to Shwenandaw Monastery,
the
only
remaining
building
from
the
19th century
Royal
Palace.
This
grand
teak
building
is
known
for its exquisite
woodcarving.
Head
to the top of
Mandalay Hill
as the sun
begins
to set to enjoy magnificent
views
of
the
city
and
Irrawaddy
River.
Overnight
in Mandalay.
Day 2: Mandalay – Sagaing
– Ava
After
morning
breakfast,
we'll
first
stop at Ava which
is
one
of
the
ancient
cities
and
a remarkably
rural backwater of
empty
fields
sparsely
dotted
with
widely
spaced
ruins, monastic buildings
and
stupas.
Explore Ava by plodding
horse
cart
to visit BagayaKyaung
(a wonderful teak
monastery),
Maha AungmyeBonzan
monastery
(built
of
stucco-covered
brick,
royal
monastery
temple)
and
Nanmyin
(a leaning watchtower
of
Ava). Then,
towards
a local restaurant in a
city
center
to have lunch.
(Own
account).
In the afternoon,
you
will
return
to dry land
by
boat
and
take a drive to Sagaing
by
crossing
a bridge over the
Irrawaddy
River.
Uncountable
white-and-gold
stupas
are highlights of
Sagaing.
Sagaing
Hill is widely
regarded
as the religious
center
of
Myanmar. It is
home
to 3,000 monks and
100 meditation centers
and
you
will
visit
pagodas
such
as Swan
OoPon Nya Shin
and U Min ThoneSae. We’ll
also
visit
Sagaing’s
local market, a typical
Burmese
market
that
few
tourists
visit.
Here
you
will
find
a range of items
for sale including locally
made
pottery,
silver
and
other
handicrafts.
We
will
also
stop at a small
pottery
village
to see the
process
of
making
the
ubiquitous
water
pots
found
throughout
Myanmar. Transfer back
to hotel / airport
Note:
you can start the tour
from another city besides Yagon
| Min. 2 pax |
| €296 |
Included: 01 Nights accommodation with sharing Twin/Double basic; All the transfers and excursion with private air-conditioned vehicles with drivers ; Domestic Flight from Yangon to Mandalay; English speaking guide services ; Horse cart service in Ava visit; Ferry boat services in Ava visit; Entrance fees for visiting places in the program; Water and refreshing towel in touring days; Services mentioned in the program
Excluded: International / domestic airfares (way out) and taxes; Visas and visa fees; Personal expenses such as bar, telephone and laundry bills.; Travel insurance against any personal injury of illness and damage of the property incurred - during the course of this trip.; Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary; Tips and gratuities ; Entrance fees free time
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