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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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