Destination
YAGON
Yangon
was the previous capital of Myanmar. It is an exciting city with
most hospitable people that you can meet. It has great parks and
beautiful lakes as well as very interesting religious monuments. The
city boasts of the >2000 years old gold covered Shwedagon Pagoda. It
is the most famous and sacred pagoda in Myanmar where Buddhist
pilgrims and worshippers visit every day throughout the year. You
will also find Botataung Pagoda fascinating.
Syrium (Thanlyin)
Syrium
is about an hour’s drive from Yangon passing through some of the
most scenic view of the agricultural countryside. The famous and
sacred Ye Le Paya Pagoda is in the centre of the Thanlyin river. A
short ride on the traditional open boat known as “Sampan” will be a
great experience that you will talk about for some time.
Twante
Twante is a small town accessible by an exciting boat ride along
some 21 miles of canal. Along the way, you can stop over to see the
region’s most famous pottery been made. Cottage industry like Cotton
weaving the traditional way has provided the locals with a means of
income.
Bago
Bago
is about 8o km from Yangon. It used to be the country’s main
seaport. Situated on the Bago Yoma mountain range with the 4th
largest river in Myanmar, Bago is the most intensive rice
cultivation region. The massive Shwemawdaw Pagoda and the reclining
Shwethalaung Buddha are two of the many religious monuments are also
located here. It also houses the Palace of Khambawzaterdi which
dates back to the 16th Century.
KYAIKTHIYO (Golden Rock)
Kyaikthiyo
Pagoda is in the Mon State and some 160km from Yangon. Rising 1100
meters above sea level, the pagoda is precariously perched and
balance on the edge of the cliff. It houses the relic of Buddha’s
Hair and is a important place of Buddhist pilgrimage. It is totally
gold-gilded.
MANDALAY
Mandalay
is the 2nd largest cities of Myanmar. It was the capital of the
Myanmar Dynasty before 19th Century. It is also a commercial centre
especially for trading from China and India. It represents the
cultural centre of Myanmar and an important focal point of Buddhism.
Three of the ancient capitals are located nearby in Amarapura, Innwa
(Ava) and Sagaing as well as the town of Mingun.
Amarapura
Situated
about 11 km south of Mandalay, Amarapura is the ancient capital of
Konbaung Dynasty. It was the capital before Mandalay was built.
Places of interest include the Patodawgyi Pagoda, U Bein Bridge
which is the world’s longest teakwood bridge at more than 1.2km
long, Maha Gandayon Monastry with more than 1,000 monks and the
numerous silk and cotton weaving workshops.
Sagaing
Sagaing
is the centre of hundreds of nunneries and monasteries. The view
from the Soon O Pony Shin Pagoda on the hills is awesome. The Kaung
Mu Daw which is the unique white dome shaped stupa is not far from
Sagaing and worth a visit.
Innwa
Innwa
(Ava) lies 20 km south west of Mandalay. Founded by the Shan King
Thadominbya in 1364, it remained the royal capital for almost 5
centuries. Visitors cross the river on a ferry and ride around the
sites of Innwa in a horse-drawn pony cart. Highlights include the
Nanmyint Watchtower, Bagaya Teak wood Monastery, Maha Aungmye Bonzan,
Htilaingshin Paya and alms bowls making workshops.
Mingun
Mingun
is located 11km up the Ayeyarwaddy River on the western bank of
Mandalay. It houses the unfinished Stupa at the ruins of Mingun
Pahtodawgyi. The Great Mingun Bell castedin the 18th century is one
of the biggest in the world weighing 87 tons.
Pyinoolwin (Maymyo)
At
an elevation of 1070 metres Pyin Oo Lwin has very pleasant
temperature year round, even in the hot season. It is the resort and
recreational centre for the former British government and wealthy
businessmen with many stylish former British houses. The Botanical
Gardens, waterfalls and caves nearby are really worth a visit.
BAGAN
Bagan
was the first Empire of Myanmar dynasty founded by King Anawratha.
55 kings had ruled over Bagan. It has many archaeological sights
that date back to 9 to 13 centuries A.D. It is about 16 square miles
along the bank of Ayeyarwaddy. There are over 2,000 pagodas that are
still in its original condition. The sunset and sunrise must not be
missed.
Shwezigon Pagoda
Shwezigon
Pagoda is an imposing and massive pagoda that was built by King
Anawrahta, the founder of the first Myanmar Empire. It was held in
special reverence by successive kings. It eventually became the
prototype of late Myanmar pagodas.
Arnandar Temple
The
Ananda Temple is the masterpiece of early style temple architecture.
It is a sleek, slim, sophisticated and fascinating temple There are
four huge Buddha images in the standing position facing in four
cardinal directions and a series of eighty reliefs depicting the
life of the Buddha. It is the most beautiful of all the Bagan
Pagodas. It is a showcase of the harmonious blending of the best
Myanmar, Mon and Indian architectural styles of those days. It was
built by Kyansitthar King in 1090.
Lawkanannda Pagoda
The
Lawkananda Stupa is believed to have been built in 1059 by King
Anawratha. It is located on a promontory above a small bay in the
east bank of the Ayeyarwaddy that probably served as a port for
Bagan and marked the southern extent of the city. Today, the
structure displays a columnar bell with vertical sides resting upon
three octagonal terraces, two of which are connected by a short
staircase. The exterior decoration or this stupa has been repeatedly
refurbished and changed over time and has recently been encased in
gilded metal plaques. The Lawkananda Pagoda was built in
Thiripyitsaya at the edge of Ayeyarwaddy River to shelter a
counterpart of the tooth, relic sent by the king of Sri Lanka and
preserved in Shwezigon.
Dammayangyi Temple
King
Narathu built Dhammayangyi temple during A.D 1165. The name
Dhammayangyi came from the word Dhamma Ranthi. The Dhammayangyi,
extending approximately 255 feet on each of its four sides, is
Bagan’s most massive shrine. Among the four extraordinary temples in
Bagan, Dhammayangyi is well known for the mass and thickness of the
temple. The Dhammayangyi remains one of the most unique and
intriguing. Dhammayangyi Temple is located in Old Bagan, over a
kilometer in the southeast of the city walls.
Mount Popa
Mt.
Popa is an extinct volcano which was last active 250,000 years ago.
It rises up more than 1500 m from the flatland. On the top is a
complex of monasteries, pagodas and Buddhist shrines. Not only the
view from there is breath-taking, it will be most challenging and
rewarding for anyone to climb the but also rewarding 700 steps up a
winding stairway.
SHAN SATE (or) INNLE REGION
Shan
State is the biggest State in Myanmar, it is recreation centre of
Myanmar, ideal for hiking and bicycling in and around the many green
and high mountains. There are more than 30 tribes living in Shan
state such as Shan, Pao ,Palung, Wa, Danu, etc. The climate is very
pleasant and cool year round. You can easily extend your trip to
Innle, Pindaya, Kalaw, Taunggyi, Kukku and many exciting and
interesting destinations nearby.
Heho
Heho
airport is the main gateway to Southern Shan State. It also has a
very colourful 5 Days Market in which the cattle market is
especially interesting.
Innle Lake
It
located 2950 ft above the sea level, surrounded by mountain. It is
one of the most beautiful places you can visit in Myanmar. On this
lake you can see the unique single leg rower fishing method which
can only be found in Inle Lake. There is also the growing of
vegetables on floating islands on the lake. Villagers live on simple
houses on stilts along the banks of the lake.
Pindaya
Pindaya
is located 60 km from Heho Airport. On The way to Pindaya you pass
through Pa-O villages. Pindaya is a peaceful town and famous for
it’s Lime Stone Caves which date back some two hundred years
millions ago (there are more then 8000 Buddha Images in this cave).
It also produces Traditional Myanmar umbrella for generations.
Kalaw
Kalaw
is a beautiful hill station surrounded by pine trees and forests.
There are several interesting hill tribe villages in the area
including the Palaung and Pa-O tribes. This is also the former
colonial Hill Station and offers cool temperatures at an elevation
of more than 1400 m above the sea level. It has plenty of trekking
trails.
Taunggyi
Taunggyi is capital city of Shan State. It means Big Mountain in
Myanmar language. It is a commercial town with many Chinese people.
This town is clean and fresh with many colourful markets selling
produce from many different ethnic groups.
Kakku
KakKu
is a unique temple complex that has more than 2000 stupas hidden in
its ancient monuments. It really showcase the best of Shan
architectural style of that era. Along the way you can see many
beautiful Pa-O villages.
Ngapali Beach & Thandwe
Ngapali
is a popular beach resort for locals and visitors alike. It
stretches over 3km. It can be easily reached by daily flights from
Yangon. Nearby are several fishing villages that you can reached by
bicycle or car. You can also relax by playing golf in beautiful golf
club with a well designed 18 holes course.
Ngwe Saung Beach
This
beach has long stretches of crystal white sand and clear blue sea.
Nearby is the town of Pathein which is well known for its
traditional umbrella. The Pathein Tee (parasol) is a beautiful
handicraft that you would certainly like to collect or a gift you
can share with your friend back home.
Chaung Thar Beach
Chaung
Tha Beach is located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is
nearest beach from Yangon. It has pretty white sand with unspoiled
nature beauty .You can easy to get by car.
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