The Centre of Myanmar Culture

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Tour Name

: THE CENTRE OF MYANMAR CULTURE

Destination

: YANGON-MANDALAY -YANGON

Duration

: (5 Days / 4 Nights)

Tour Code

: GL.4


Shwedagon Pagoda
Day 1. Yangon

Meet on arrival at Yangon Airport. Welcome by our tour guide and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing tour include down town city centre and visit to the massive Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world for its religious significance, artistic beauty and its association with Myanmar culture. Golden dome rises 98 meters above its base and covered with over 60 tons of pure gold and Royal Lake Garden.
Dinner and cultural show.
Overnight in Yangon.


Sule Pagoda and City Hall
Day.2 Yangon

Morning visit to Chauk-Htat-Kyi a colossal reclining Buddha image; Kaba-Aye Pagoda and Maha-Pasana-Guha Cave, where Sixth Buddhist Synod took place.
Afternoon visit to the venerated Sule Pagoda in the heart of the city; shopping at Bogyoke Market for Myanmar souvenirs and shops where famous Myanmar gems and jewellery are available with a guarantee of export.
Evening visit to China Town.
Overnight in Yangon.


Mandalay Royal Palace and Moat
Day 3. Mandalay

After breakfast transfer to Yangon airport and fly to Mandalay. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar kingdom and the heart of Myanmar art and culture. Visit to Mandalay Royal Palace and Shwenandaw, (Golden Palace) Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carving; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world’s Biggest Book for its 729 marble slabs of Buddhist scripture. Watch the sun set from Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for panoramic view of the city.


Mahamyatmuni Buddha Image
Day 4. Mandalay-Yangon

Morning visit to venerated Mahamuni Pagoda. Proceed to Amarapura, 11 km south of Mandalay. Maha Gandharyon Monastery; Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images and 1.2 kilometers long U Bein wooden Bridge. Drive back to Mandalay. On the way visit Shwe Inbin Monastery, an excellent specimen of wood carving. And visit handicrafts; silk weaving, tapestry, gold-leaf making.
Transfer to Mandalay Airport and fly to Yangon.
Overnight in Yangon.


Shwe In Bin Monastery
Day.5 Mandalay-Yangon

Morning transfer to Yangon Airport and for Departure.

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