This special half-day tour will immerse you into the everyday life of Myanmar’s largest city. Board the local ‘circle train’ which runs from Yangon’s main railway station in a circle around various neighborhoods in town and on the outskirts of town. The slowly traveling train gives you unique opportunity to enjoy observing the lively and colorful life of the rural Burmese people.
Disembark after 45 minutes – 1 hour in Insein Township. One of the city’s best fresh markets is here, filled with vendors and piles of colorful items for sale. Spend time walking amid the stalls examining the fruits, produce and meats on sale as well as chatting with the friendly locals.
Transfer by car back to the city centre of Yangon. Take a short walking tour through Chinatown and Little India, two fabulously diverse and vibrant neighborhoods of Yangon. You’ll see street markets, snack vendors and many places of worship as you walk along the street. Afterwards transfer to your hotel.
Leaving in the early morning by road, crossing Yangon River by ferry (15min.), your journey takes you through picturesque paddy fields on the river’s flat flood plain to a small town on Twente canal. In Twante, you can experience the rural way of life and visit a traditional pottery workshop where the methods have remained the same for generations.
Then you will visit Shwesandaw Pagoda, situated at the edge of the town of Twante. Late afternoon, return to Yangon by boat approx 2 hours taking you through the Twante Canal to the Yangon River. See quaint villages, traditional fishing techniques and the river-bound life of the local people and arrive in Yangon. Lunch will be served at local restaurant
Early morning, you will leave by car to a major port and important trading centre know as Syriam and visit Yele Pagoda at Kyauktan; it sits on a tiny island in the river. Explore the pagodas and riverside market where you can buy the dry fish, prawns and marine products. Next we will visit Kyaikkhauk Pagoda; an imposing golden stupa before returning to Yangon.
On the way visit the National Race Village where can be observed the different cultures of Myanmar's main national races at only at a place without requiring to travel throughout the country. After lunch, drive to Central Post Office and then walk along the Strand road to the landmark Strand Hotel, looking at Pansodan Jetty and observing busy life on Yangon River.
Then continuing walking to see the most impressive colonial buildings until we arrive at Mahabandoola road taking your vehicle to visit the excellent landmark of Sule Pagoda, nearby the City Hall where you can take pictures from outside since it is not allowed for touring to go inside. Ending at Botataung Pagoda; with glass show-cases containing many ancient relics and artifacts which were sealed inside the earlier pagoda.
Around 4 pm, you will be picked up at your hotel for the start of your Yangon by Night tour. Transfer to the jetty where you will board a boat for a 1.5 hour evening cruise on the Yangon River. Enjoy the scenes of river life- with fishermen, local ferries and seagulls passing by- as the sun begins to set. We will offer a choice of snacks, soft drink or water, local beer and liquor is available on client’s own account.
Returning to dry land, take a local trishaw through the streets toward the illuminated Sule Pagoda. This way of travelling is fabulous in the evening, passing the colorful street stalls and illuminated colonial buildings of downtown.
We’ll arrive to Chinatown. This neighborhood is extremely lively in the evening and we’ll take a short walking tour along 19th Street, famous for its lively barbeque restaurants. Dozens of vendors set up satay stalls and other snack stalls here in the evening and it is a popular spot for locals to gather, have a drink and chat with friends. We’ll enjoy a dinner of delicious grilled meats, seafood and vegetable dishes with traditional dipping sauces and side dishes.
Finally we take you to a live music venue for a post-dinner drink. Depending on your interests or the night of the week we recommend My Garden which has live music, draft beers and is popular with groups of young Burmese. If it is a Wednesday or Friday night and you are seeking something a bit more western, check out 50 th Street- the expat hangout- which has a band on these nights. After your night out on the town, your guide and driver will tra nsfer you back to your hotel. (Please note: guide and driver available until 11PM. After that time we will arrange for taxi transfer at client’s expense)
Breakfast at the hotel. Then take a walk through to Eastern part of Inle Lake. Firstly we're heading to small hillock to Htat Eain village which has famous for natural lime stone cave and nearby monastery. (Taungyoe Tribe village) After that we are going to climb up seven stupa Hill and Lwekin village. The village people grow cheroot plants (for traditional cigar leaves), corn and beans to see their daily live in the farms. We also walk passed the small reservoir and the natural spring which make fresh up to everybody. It also supplies fresh water for village people.
And then we are going to one of the hill tribe village called KoneSone (Actually Pa-O & Taungyoe are living there) and stop for lunch. In this village, you can explore how to dry the cheroot leaves in a specially design oven. After finish lunch go to Taungbu village on the way you can see village primary school and walk back to Nyaung Shwe. On the way we can visit to red mountain wine garden & vineyard which produce famous wine and pass through to Kandaw and NyaungPhyu village ( where tribe people are living ) and arrive Nyaung Shwe town.
El producto turístico a la gema del Museo y Mercado, donde se puede navegar por el mundo los famosos Rubíes y Jades de Myanmar, así como diversos tipos de piedras de color. Al final del día, se visitara la Bogyoke (Scott) - el mercado donde uno puede navegar entre los cientos de puestos de recuerdos en busca de gangas.
Yangon lies in the fertile delta of southern Myanmar, on the wide Yangon River. The city is filled with shaded boulevards, while shimmering stupas float above the treetops. The city became the capital only in 1885, when the British completed their conquest of Upper Myanmar and Mandalay's brief period as capital of the last Burmese kingdom ended.
Start the tour at the SULE PAGODA, a gleaming octagonal pagoda that stands squarely at the central point of the city. Afterwards, visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM to gain an insight into Myanmar. See the eight meter high Sihasana Lion Throne, used by the last Burmese king, and other fascinating artifacts from Burmese history and culture.
Finally, continue to the SHWEDAGON PAGODA, the highlight of any visit to Yangon. Towering over the city, this pagoda is the most sacred spot in the country, built to house eight hair relics of the Buddha. The Shwedagon and surrounding shrines are at their most beautiful during the sunset hour, as the golden stupa reflects the changing colors of twilight.
Enjoy your city tour including a visit to Ananda Temple; it is the finest largest and best preserved of all the Bagan temples. The temple is said to represent the endless wisdom of the Buddha.
Next stop will visit That Byin Nyu Temple; it is Bagan’s tallest temple at almost 200 ft. In a monastery compound slightly southwest of the temple there are stone supports which one held the temple's huge bronze bell. Northeast of the temple stands a small Tally Pagoda this was built of one brick per 10,000 bricks used in the main temple.
Then we will continue to visit Shwegugyi Temple; it is a large single story temple set on a large and tall (c. 13 feet) platform. There are three square receding upper terraces with corner spires or stupas at each corner on top of the central block.
Last stop will visit Bupaya Pagoda; it is situated right on the river bank of the Ayeyarwady. The shape is extraordinary being in the shape of a gourd. The Bupaya is set on a polygonal platform made up of a series of crenulated semi-circular terraces overlooking the river; it has long served as a conspicuous landmark for river travelers.
Dress Code: For religious reason, the modest and decent dress is required such as wearing to cover your knees. Shoes must be removed before entering the Pagoda since most religious grounds not allow wearing shoes, sandal, thong or flip-flop and socks. Hats and sunglasses will be useful for tropical zone in Bagan.
Traveling by a royal horse cart is a relaxing and elegant way to enjoy the temples of Bagan. This half-day trip explores the best of Bagan's temples,starting from Min Oh Chantha Pagoda and proceeds to Dhammayangyi Temple, Sulamuni Temple, finishing at Pyat Thadar Temple where you can enjoy the magnificent sunset over Bagan.
After breakfast at your hotel, our tour guide will pick you up and we start visit the ?Five Day Market? which is held each day in a different village surrounding the lake. This is definitely a fascinating place to enjoy the scene of local tribes in their colorful clothes and exotic market atmosphere. After lunch, the boat will take you to beautiful temple of Inn Dein, located on the hill overlooking the lake. It will be definitely be relaxing to walk along the corridor and enjoy the giant columns which have been left to the nature for centuries.