Your tour begins at the spiritual heart of Myanmar, Shwedagon pagoda. Delve deeper into the surrounding area with a visit to the tombs of some of the country’s most influential leaders, including U Thant and General Aung San. Five minutes walking distance you will see U Thant Mausoleum (Note: Open on Tue & Thursday- 9 Am to 3 Pm, Sat & Sunday- 11 Pm – 5Pm, the rest of the day can see the only outside area. Afterwards you can see Su Phayar Latt Mausoleum (Wife of the last Burmese King Hsibaw), Daw Khin Kyi Mausoleum (Wife of General Aung San) and Tha Khin Ko Taw Hmine Mausoleum. Just another 5 minutes walking distance to see Bahadur Shah Mausoleum, Emperor of Delhi (Popularly known as Zafar Shah) who died at Yangon 7th November 1868 and his wife Zinath Mahal died at Yangon 17 July 1886. The last tomb is Bo Gyoke Aung San Mausoleum.
Afterwards visit Aung San Old House, the former residence of General Aung San. The home now houses Myanmar’s most fascinating memorabilia of the former independence leader. Lunch at House Of Memories Restaurant to delicious Burmese cuisine served in a historic colonial home filled with relics from Myanmar’s history.
After lunch visit the former U.N. Secretary General’s, U Thant, house, who brought Myanmar to the world’s conscious during his tenure. Next, head to Yangon University’s convocation hall, where the history of bloody student and monk protest contrast with Obama’s historic address in November 2012. After years of being closed Yangon University has reopened to students so clients can only visit the building’s exterior.
Make a photo-stop at Aung Sun Su Kyi’s house. Known as The Lady, Aung Sun Su Kyi has become the symbol for Myanmar’s march towards democracy. End the day with a visit to the National League of Democracy headquarters, the political party that furiously fought for civil liberties for all citizens. Afterwards you have the option of discussing Myanmar’s past, present and future at She Ya Tha tea shop.
Early morning, you will leave by car to a major port and important trading center known as Syriam and visit Yele Pagoda at Kyauktan; it sits on a small island in Hmaw Wun Creek, a tributary of Yangon River. It is approximately 20 km south of Yangon. This unusual temple was built under King Bawgasena in the third century BCE.
The temple hosts an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures and other fine demonstrations of Burmese Buddhist artwork and craftsmanship. Explore the pagodas and riverside market where you can buy the dry fish, prawns and marine products. Next we will visit Kyaikkhauk Pagoda; Kyaik Khauk Pagoda was built on a hillock named Hlaing Pote Kone on the road from Thanlyin to Kyauktan. It features an imposing golden Mon-style stupa similar to Shwedagon Pagoda across the river before returning to Yangon.
With your travel guide and car, depart this morning for the one-hour drive to Syriam. Also referred to as Thanlyin, Syriam has an interesting past first rising to prominence as a port during the 15th century, then briefly falling under Portuguese rule in the 17th century, serving as the base for the French East India company and finally joining the British empire. These days Syriam is home to three universities and, despite its proximity to Yangon, remains a quiet, sleepy town.
Upon arrival in Syriam, take a short visit to the local market and then prepare for the start of your bike ride. The journey covers 25 kilometres in total and we'll pass through many villages where the locals will come out to greet us- excited to see foreigners pedaling by! Along the way we will stop at pottery making villages, tofu-making neighborhoods and pomelo gardens.
Having looped around Syriam's outskirts, we will then reach the wet market at Kyauktan and hop off the bikes. Stop to refuel with lunch at a local restaurant near the boat jetty.Then we will take a ferry across to Island Pagoda. This unique temple is a popular pilgrimage spot for the locals and there are also dozens of river catfish around the island that you can feed.
Return to the Syriam side of the river and transfer to a local tea shop for a cup of tea or coffee. Try some tempura or another snack if you wish. Then resume the return drive to Yangon, arriving at your hotel late this afternoon.
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.
Across the Yangon River, the region of Twante is home to the ""Oh-Bo pottery"" community. Take a trip by local ferry and on foot to visit the artisans who create pottery using traditional methods and local materials. Feeling creative? Dive in with a hands-on lesson (literally) and learn how it's made. Finish it all off with lunch and a spectacular view from one of Myanmar's highest pagodas.
Your Yangon tour starts with a quick walk through the city’s streets as you head down to the riverside and jetty. There, you’ll travel like a local on a public ferry across the mighty Yangon River. The journey is only 10 minutes long, but it’ll offer up a great view of daily river life — not to mention excellent photo ops!
From here, your Yangon city tour will take you by either private taxi or ‘dyna truck’ (a pick-up truck similar to a songthaew) through the countryside as you head toward the town of Twante, where local potters work with traditional tools and local kilns and materials. Once there, you’ll visit with community artisans and not only see some of their products, but also learn how their work is produced. Fancy getting your hands dirty? Then participate in a literal hands-on lesson as you test out their traditional pottery methods.
Next up, you’re heading up — walking for about 20 minutes uphill to reach Shwesandaw Pagoda, one of the highest pagodas in Myanmar. Take in the fantastic view of the surrounding area and feel 1,000 years of history at your feet.
Finally, your Yangon tour finishes with a return ferry ride, but not before your guide has pointed out a few note-worthy sites on the ride back. Board the boat to re-cross the Yangon River, and head back into downtown Yangon.
Day 1 - arrive in Yangon and Yangon Sightseeing.
Upon arrival at airport, welcome by our Guide and he will be held on placard with your name on it. And then transfer to hotel for check-in. Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is still a relatively quiet and charming city. Its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes Yangon one of the most fascinating and authentic capitals of South-East Asia. This afternoon, transfer to Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office where their specially-trained guide will give a briefing about the progress, and challenges to come, of preserving the city’s buildings. Afterwards, begin a 2.5 hour walking tour through central Yangon. Starting at Yangon’s Heritage Trust Office on Lower Pansodan Road and Highlights include City Hall, the High Court and the former Burma Railways Company – one of Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings. Stay overnight at hotel in Yangon (Summit Park View).
Day 2 - Yangon Sightseeing and Shopping.
After breakfast, you will visit Sule, City Hall, and the High Court (noted for its British colonial architecture including its clock tower and its red-bricked exterior). You’ll then visit ChaukHtatGyi Pagoda, which is famous for its huge image of a reclining Buddha and which was built in 1966 to replace the old image built in1907. You will also have the option to visit Kandawgyi Lake and surrounding areas, which offer numerous photo opportunities. In the early evening, you will visit Strand jetty to witness the daily life of the local people and Yangon River, which offers a remarkable atmosphere with spectacular colors and photo opportunities. Next, you will go shopping at the Bogyoke market (formerly "Scott market") where you can get a wide range of Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and lacquer ware. Time permitting, your guide will bring you to the famous MK gems shop, where high quality gems are displayed in eight different decorated show rooms.
From here, continue to Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Although the origins of the pagoda are unclear, the local legend states that the original structure was built 2500 years ago then renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15th century. The 8-sided central stupa is 99 meters tall and gilded with gold leaf and is surrounded by 64 smaller stupas and your guide will show you around the massive complex, explaining why this temple is so revered. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point. Stay overnight at hotel in Yangon (Summit Park View).
La duración mínima de esta actividad es de 4 días
Esta actividad es para un mínimo de 2 personas
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.
Let us show you the rich culture of Mandalay with this half-day tour. Beginning with mysterious "Maha Muni Buddha", the most revered Buddha image in Myanmar. Being the most holy pilgrimage site, a rite of visiting pilgrims is to apply gold leaf to the statue. The result of this has left the statue distorted in some areas, namely the chest where there is 6 inches of gold leaf. These gold leaves, which are made as offerings throughout the country, are produced only in Mandalay with the traditional hand pounding technique. Pay a visit to a gold-leaf making and other nearby handicraft cottages to observe local craftsman at work.
After having breakfast at the hotel, the guide and the driver will pick you to the jetty to take ferry to Mingoon which is the upper part of the Irrawaddy River. When we arrive in the jetty in Mingoon, we will visit toSettawya Pagoda, MingunPahtotawgyi which is the biggest unfinished pagoda, the world biggest ringing Mingun Bell, Daw Oo Soon Infirmary, and Myatheintan Pagoda.
After that, we will come back to Mandalay and start the city tour in Mandalay. Mandalay half day sightseeing; visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda a large Buddha image carved out of a single block of marble, Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace) noted for its exquisite wood carving, Kuthodaw Pagodaknown as the world’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures, Sulamani Pagoda. Mandalay Palace and in the evening enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill.
Experience as downtown Yangon comes alive on this city walking tour that takes you through the city’s main market district.
First up, you’ll wander through the chaos of Shwe Bontha Street, crammed with locals selling secondhand (and third- and fourth-hand) items — anything and everything from electronics to footwear (shopaholics, you’ve been warned).
But if all the excitement of the market leaves you seeking serenity, you’ll get your dose of Zen as you pass by both Buddhist and Hindu temples on the way toward China Town, and plunge back into a world where streetside vendors dominate the landscape, selling everything from gold to vegetables.
As your Yangon city tour heads into China Town, you’ll stop for a refreshing drink and snack — maybe a green tea at a local tea shop or a freshly squeezed sugarcane juice at a roadside stall. Wherever your thirst guides you! Snap some photos at a nearby temple that’s adorned with hundreds of images depicting mythological scenes.
While this busy area is a shopping hotspot when evening comes, it’s still off the radar for most visitors. With blocks of little boutiques and antique shops tucked down alleyways, you could easily refurbish your house and obtain an entirely new wardrobe in one day (getting those purchases home in your luggage is another matter). And if you’re still hungry, your Yangon tour will make its way through roadside market stalls filled with fruit, vegetables, fresh seafood, and locally cooked delicacies.
Heading onto 19th Street, you’ll discover this small side street is filled vendor after vendor boasting charcoal grills, cooking up all sorts of meats, veggies, and marinades. This is the place to go for street food in Yangon, with lots of outdoor seating, bustling local life, and plenty of beer. Your guide will treat you to some of their favourite snacks and a beer to finish off this unique exploration of downtown Yangon.