From afar, you can spot a pagoda shinning with pure gold plates on, that is the 2000-year-old Sule pagoda. Just beside it, you can see the beautiful Bengali Sunni Jameh Mosque and then on the other side is the Immanuel Baptist church which was built in 1885. Then two minutes away by walk, you will reach the Ganesha Hindu Temple. Last but not least, the 120 years old Musmeah Yeshua Jewish Synagogue is about 5 minute’s walk from Sula Pagoda.

By viewing Yangon City Hall, we can learn the mixture of Burmese and Western architecture, it is facing to the Independent Monument which stands gracefully in the Mahabandoola Park, where Yangoners gather for relaxation and festivals and events. Next, to the park, you can see the eyes catching Victorian style red building, the Supreme Court.

Continue exploring along the colonial area, there are many huge buildings by different architecture like Render House, Economic Bank, the office of Inland Water Transport, the District Court of Western Yangon, Myanmar Port Authority and the Custom House. The Strand Hotel and the General Post Office can be also seen along the Strand road. And then, on up north, you can see the oldest Armenian church from 1863, the Secretariat and St. Mary Cathedral of 1911. After that, going to Kandawgyi lake, walking on the wooden bridge to see the panoramic view to the glittering Shwedagon and Karaweik hall reflection on the lake.

In the late afternoon, head to the Shwedagon Pagoda which is covered with tons of gold blocks 9, not gold leaf ) and thousands or diamonds and other precious stones. Visiting Shwedagon is not just to see the tradition, belief, and custom but to enjoy the real life of locals like sellers of flowers, birds ‘ food, fortune tellers, families and friends praying etc. We intentionally chose to be here in the late afternoon because the temperature is cool and after sunset, everything is illuminated as a magic land. After that, back to the hotel and overnight at hotel.

Note: ( Bogyoke market is closed on Monday and gazette holidays)

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We will also see a lot of floating gardens on the way to the visit of Nga Phe Chaung monastery ( also known as Jumping Cat monastery ). After that, going to He ya ywa ma village to see the famous floating market and then proceed to visit the Cheroot making the place and carpenter’s workshop to see how they built a boat. Silk weaving and making lotus fabric of Inle of Inpawkhone village is so popular that you should not miss to see them. In the late afternoon, visit the most famous Paungdaw Oo Pagoda. Return to the hotel and overnight at hotel.

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Afternoon sightseeing tour continues with visits to lacquerware industry where you get to appreciate the real meaning of “ Hand Made”. All the small details are drawn free hand and it take months to finish a small item but years for a large one. You won’t really appreciate the workmanship until you see how they do it! We proceed to Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, a captive king’s impression of life in prison; Nanpaya, an Early-style temple with the finest stone carvings.

In the evening , visiting the Ananda Temple, which is famous for the smile of 11th century standing Buddha and architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross and then going to a nice place for sunset. Return to hotel and overnight at hotel.

Note;( Although it has spots lights installed in the temples, it is advisable to bring your own torchlight to see mural paintings and stone carvings in details..)

(In Bagan there are more than 2000 temples & stupas. Indeed it is difficult to cover all temples within limited time. Therefore we have carefully selected only some major temples for you in order to avoid hectic tourism. But if you want to see more temples, just let your guide or driver knows. They can show you as much temples as possible within your stay.)

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Optional tours for Bagan

Of cause we are always at your service in case you want to use our services today. These tours are not inclusive in the price so please inform us in advance if you want to take one of them.

Tour 1: Sunrise Champagne Balloons flights over century-old Pagodas.

Tour 2: Visiting local villages, Phwa Saw village to see how the village is benefiting from to its community based Tourism activities.

Tour 3: Photo tours with our expert photo guide. Just after the rainy season, October and November is the best time to take photo in Bagan and surrounding.

Tour 4: Day trip to Mt, Popa to enjoy the beautiful scenery and on the way back to visit the families who make jaggery from Toddy palm. You can even sample the toddy beer if you are adventurous enough!

Tour 5: Day return trip to Salay- Popa trip. Salay is famous for Yoke Sone Kyaung because of its thousands of detailed carvings telling history of Buddha’s life.

Tour 6: Cooking class and lunch with a local family.

Tour 7: Day return trip to Pakhokeku for sightseeing and sunset boat ride in Ayerwaddy river

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Meet with our guide on arrival, and then proceed to U Bein’s bridge, it is the longest teak bridge in the world. Then a short visit to Gold foil making workshop. Later, transfer and check-in your hotel and relax for a short time, Afternoon sight-seeing begins with Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the World’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures.

And then continues to Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for a panoramic view of the city and a spectacular sunset view. Going up-hill by car ( by truck for groups ) and then escalator /elevator to a vantage point for a panoramic view of the city and spectacular sunset view. For the one who likes walking, it is worth to have a stroll up the hill enjoying the panoramic view from different angles.

Return to hotel and overnight at hotel

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Optional tours for Mandalay

We have some optional tours in case you want to use our services today. These tours are not inclusive in the price so please inform us in advance if you want to take one of them.

Tour 1: Day return trip or 2 days one night trip to see the fishing village Myin zun ( Here we will look out for the Ayarwaddy Dolphins and learn how they work together with local fishermen and share the catch with each other )

Tour 2: Day return trip to the beautiful hill station of former British administrative , Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo) to see colonial buildings and Kandawgyi Botanical Garden.

Tour 3: Day return trip to Hsithe village to see the lifestyle of villagers and fishermen.

Have a Nice Day!

Alternative Tour (Arrival Mandalay – Departure Yangon) is also available. Please Contact Us for more details.