HEART OF YANGON – GOLDEN ROCK – BAGO ( Starting from US$ 565/ min 2 pax )

Yangon and Around

5 Days/ 4 Nights

Trip Description

Yangon and Around

In this tour, we will visit the heart of Yangon : Sule Pagoda, MahaBandoola Park with Independence Monument, City Hall, High Court and Many Colonial Style Buildings and then visit ShweDaGon Pagoda. Follow by visiting one of the world’s wonder “ Golden Rock “ , experience the authenicty and traditions of Myanmar. Lastly, visit Bago city which was an ancient Kingdom with many famous pagodas.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Yangon (L, D)

Arrive by morning flight at Yangon International Airport. Our representative guide will welcome you at the airport and then transfer to hotel for check in. And then as a first sightseeing we will visit photo stop we will visit the heart of Yangon such as Sule Pagoda, MahaBandoola Park with Independence Monument, City Hall, High Court and Many Colonial Style Buildings and then visit ShweDaGon Pagoda in the evening. It is believed to be built over 2500 years ago. It is the world famous stupa in the dome shape rises to 98 meters above its base and covered with 60 tons of pure gold and 4,350 diamonds weighing 1800 carats! At sunset, the glittering offers visitors a spectacular night view. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 02: Yangon – Kyaikhtiyo (B, L, D) (by truck)

After breakfast, we will visit Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda also known as (GOLDEN ROCK) which is about 160 km from Yangon. It stands on a gilded boulder precariously perched on the edge of the hill over 3615 feet above sea level. There are many interesting legends about the Pagoda and Nat (Spirit Gods) shrines along the way from the base camp to the pagoda. There is also a popular belief that a person gains wealth every time he climbs the hill. The coach has to stop at Kinpun Base camp. From there you have to take a truck which is normally used for hilly track up to the golden rock. Overnight at hotel in Kyaikhtiyo.

Day 03: GoldenRock-Bago-Yangon(B,L,D)(by truck)

After breakfast, we will return to Yangon by coach. En route visit at Bago, the ancient capital city of Mon ethnic group. It is 80 Kilometers northeast of Yangon. Sightseeing tour highlights include attractions in Bago: Bago colorful market, to observe the ways of life of local people, ShweMawDaw Pagoda, one of the most venerated pagodas in Myanmar, KanBawZaTharDi Palaces, ShweThalYaung, the world’s most beautiful Reclining Buddha Iamge, KyaikPun Pagoda, four huge Buddha Images in sitting position and Chinese (Quan Yin) temple. Then drive back to Yangon. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

DAY 04: Yangon (B, L, D) (SPA)

After breakfast, visit ChaukHtatGyi Pagoda – reclining Buddha image which is 70m long, 18 m high and in brick and plaster. We will have a lunch at a restaurant in Kandawgyi park .After lunch we will walk around KanDawGyi Park to enjoy fresh air and nice view. And then proceed to Bogyoke Aung San Market also known as Scott market for shopping. Inside the market you can find various kinds of local products, souvenir and traditional clothes.
In the evening, visit China Town also known as night market, which sells various kinds of food, fruits and local products. It is a popular place for people who want to enjoy nightlife. After visiting china town head to Saple Foot Relaxing spa to relieve the fatigue of travelling and to rebalance the entire feet. We will spend 60 min at the spa and then back to hotel in relax. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

DAY 05: Departure from Yangon (B)

After Breakfast, will transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure.