Myanmar Pilgrimage TourProgram 4Yangon ~ Thanlyin ~ Twante ~ Bago ~ Yangon ( 3 Days )Day 1. YangonIn the morning, we will visit Shwedagon Pagoda, over
2500-year-old gigantic golden stupa in Yangon. It is the holiest
place of the Buddhist people and land mark of the country. After
that, we observe morning fish market and colorful Thirimingalar
Vegetable Market, the biggest vegetable market in Myanmar. We
can see many different kinds of fishes, vegetables and fruits
from all over the country there. And then, we visit over
2000-year old Sule pagoda, historical Botahtaung pagoda, Yangon
river site and Strand Hotel, one of the most famous historic
colonial buildings in Asia. After lunch at a restaurant, we
proceed to the biggest Chaukhtetgyi reclining Buddha statue and
Ngahtetgyi sitting Buddha image. In the evening, we stroll
around in the downtown and visit China-town to see real
lifestyle of the people in Yangon. Day 2. Yangon ~ Thanlyin ~ Twntae ~ YangonAfter breakfast, we will discover Thanlyin, a small town once
conquered by the Portuguese people in early 19th century. It is
on the other side of Yangon River. On the way, sightseeing at
over 2000-year old Kyikekhauk pagoda, the highest golden stupa
in Thanlyin. We take a short boat trip to Yelel Pagoda, a long
histories pagoda on a small island. After lunch, back to Yangon
and take a ferry boat to Twantae, the earliest pottery town in
Myanmar. We visit pottery villages and have a look how they make
many different patterns and sizes of water ports, jars, cups,
flower jars and many clay products. On the way back to Yangon,
enjoy the sunset on boat. Day 3. Yangon ~ Bago ~ YangonOn this day, tour highlights are many Mon ancient monuments in Bago, which is 60 km from Yangon for one hour driving. It includes Kyikepun four faces Pagoda, Mon weaving villages, Kyatkhatwine Buddhist monastery, Shwetharlyaung reclining Buddha image, and Shwemawdaw pagoda. After lunch, we visit golden Kanbawzathardi Palace of King Bayintnaung and Hinthargone hill, which is the highest place of the region and sources of Bago. In the evening, we drive back to Yangon and enjoy the sunset on the highway.
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