WP-002
(4D/3N)

Day 01: Yangon Arrival (-,L,D)

Upon arrival at the Yangon International Airport, our warmly local guide will pick you up with welcome signboard and transfer to the Hotel for Check-In. First visit to National Museum (close on every Mondays & Tuesdays) where you can see the 8m-high Sihasana Palin (Lion Throne), which belonged to King Thibaw Min, the last Burmese king and other several interesting exhibits. Then driving through Chinatown area and the Indian quarter where you can see Colonial Style Buildings, which is harmoniously mixed in the downtown area with famous and graceful pagoda, “Sule Pagoda” situated in the center of Yangon, and City Hall. Continue visit to Bogyoke (Scott) Market (close every Mondays and Public holidays) where you can see the collection of Burmese Handicrafts. Enjoy sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda, the ‘heart’ of Buddhist Myanmar which is believed to be 2,500 years old. You will see so many people are praying and making offerings at Shwedagon Pagoda especially on Full Moon Days and religious days. Transfer back to your hotel and stay overnight. Lunch & Dinner will be served at Local Restaurant.

Day 02: Yangon – Mandalay (B,L,D)

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the Yangon Domestic airport for morning domestic flight to Mandalay. From the airport, proceed to Amaraupra (was a Royal capital in 1782) to visit U Bein Bridge crossing Taungthaman Lake. The 1.2 km bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. Then continue to Mahagandayon Monastery, the biggest Buddhist learning Centre in Mandalay where you can learn the daily life of monks. Then visit to the Silk Weaving workshops and continue to Mahamuni Pagoda, built by King Bodawpaya in 1784, located southwest of Mandalay. The Mahamuni Buddha image is deified in this temple, and originally came from Mrauk-U (Rakhine). Continue visit to Marble Curving and Gold Leaf Beating workshops before check-in to your hotel. Then visit to Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery), a historic Buddhist monastery built in 1880 by King Thibaw Min. The monastery is known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths, which adorn its walls and roofs. Afterward continue to Kuthodaw Pagoda (also known as Mahalawka Marazein), built during the reign of King Mindon, which contains the World’s Largest Book. Continue to Kyaukdawgyi Pagoda (also known as Maha Thetkya Marazain Pagoda), built by King Mindon stands at the foot of Mandalay Hill. The image was carved out of a huge single block of marble. Enjoy beautiful sunset form Mandalay Hill. Transfer back to your hotel and stay overnight.

Lunch and Dinner at Local Restaurant.

Day 03: Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay – Yangon (B,L,D)

After breakfast at Hotel, transfer to Mandalay jetty and enjoy around 45 minute’s boat trip to Mingun. Arrive Mingun and explore the sightseeing by Bullock-Carts. Visit to Mingun Bell, the heaviest functioning bell in the world at several times in history, weighing 55,555 viss (90 tons) and the number is conveniently remembered by many people in Myanmar as a mnemonic “Min Hpyu Hman Hman Pyaw”, with the consonants representing the number 5 in Burmese astronomy and numerology. Then visit to Mingun Pagoda (unfinished pagoda), build by King Bodawpaya in 1790. Continue to Hsinbyume Pagoda (known as Myatheindan Pagoda), built in 1816 by King Bagyidaw dedicated to the memory of his senior wife, Princess Hsinpyume. Transfer back to Mandalay and continue to airport to transfer to Yangon. Free time and stay overnight at hotel.

Lunch and Dinner at Local Restaurant

Day 04: Yangon Departure (B,-,-)

After breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for departure.

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Inclusive

• 3 (or) 4 Stars hotel accommodations; twin/double sharing room
• Domestic Flight
• Lunches and dinners mentioned in the program
• Transportation on air-conditioner vehicles
• English Speaking Guide
• Entrance fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the program

Exclusive

• International Flights and airport taxes
• Visa
• Personal Expenses
• Any other things which are not mentioned above
• Tips for guide and driver