Welcome to Sagaing
A crest of green hills studded with white and gold pagodas marks the 'skyline' of Saigang (စစ္ကိုင္း), a religious pilgrimage centre that resembles Bagan with elevation. This pretty, friendly town is a major monastic centre and a somewhat serene escape from Mandalay's constant hum. No individual pagoda stands out as a particular must-see, but taken together the whole scene is enthralling. A highlight is walking the sometimes steep covered stairways that lead past monasteries and nunneries to viewpoints from which you can survey the river and an undulating landscape of emerald hills and stupas.
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Full-Day Mingun and Ancient Capitals of Mandalay Tour
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Mandalay at 7:30-8am. From here, you will travel to Mingun. Mingun is home to the world’s largest uncracked ringing bell, the largest brick base Pathodawgyi Padoda and Myatheindan Pagoda with a distinctive architectural style modelled after the mythical Mount Meru (Myinmo taung). You will then continue to Sagaing (the ancient capital of Shan and Myanmar Kingdoms) and visit Sunn Oo Ponya Shin on the tranquil Sagaing Hill. Also drop by at a local silverware cottage industry if time allows. Enjoy lunch in at a local restaurant in Sagaing before leaving for Inwa (also known as Ava), a former royal capital of Myanmar Kingdom on the confluence of the Ayeyarwaddy River and Myitnge River. After crossing the Myitnge River by a small ferry boat, we will take a horse cart to explore the ruins of the old royal capital including the watchtower, the 27m tall leaning tower of the old royal palace, Maha Aungmye Bonzan monastery (also known as Me Nu Oak Kyaung) built of brick in traditional style with elaborated stucco ornamentations that looks like carvings and the Bargaya monastery, a splendid teak wood monastery with wood curving. Your last destination today is the Amarapura. It was the royal capital of Myanmar twice, from 1783 to 1821 and 1842 to 1859, during the Konbaung era before finally being superseded by Mandalay. If time permits, you will visit Amarapura Silk Weaving work shop or a handicraft workshop before heading to U Bein Bridge to explore the local way of life and enjoy the sunset before returning to your hotel in Mandalay.
Hsipaw trekking (Trek to Waterfall and Local Shan Villages) Day Trek
Hsipaw Day Trek Tour(waterfall and Shan village)Itinerary • Walk through the rice field • Over 100ft height waterfall, natural pool at the bottom • 1:50 hour on flat terrain • 10 min step-up hill, Lime stone cave just at next to fall • Redirect to SHAN ROYAL TOMB for an hour through rice field • Visit magnificent Buddhist Pagoda with splendid scenery • Afterward, head to Farmer’s villages and have snack break • Walk in panoramic scenery of paddy and seasonal crops • Observe living style of SHAN villages and house wife home business (Hand fan, basket with weaving bamboo, cheroot rolling) Note: Mostly on flat terrain and trek duration is adjustable. Elder trekkers should have walking practice.Yangon or Mandalay Station guides that follow along the tour will be count as one client in small group
Nyaung Shwe Full Day Tour
09:00: Pick up from your hotel and move to Nyaung Shwe Local market. You can explore the life of local people and local products. 10:00: Proceed to Shwe Yan Pyay Pagoda. 10:10: Arrive to Shwe Yaunghwe Kyaung, It is probably the most photographed monastery in Nyaung Shwe and the unique oval windows in the ancient style, created a perfect frame for portraits of the novices. 11:15: Continue to Cultural Museum. 11:45: Arrive to Cultural Museum, the history of Shan Sawbwa. It display costumes of Shan Sawbwa, their utensils, furniture and religious material. 12:30: Depart from Museum and transport for Lunch. 13:30: Proceed to Khaung Daing Natural Hot Spring. 14:00: Arrive to Hot Spring and take a relax. 15:30: Depart from Spring and continue to Red Mountain Vineyard. 16:00: Arrive to Red Mountain Estate. You can view the beautiful scenery from there and enjoy the awesome sunset. You can also taste the wine. 18:00: Return back to hotel.
Mandalay Mingun Sagaing Inwa Day Return Tour
Itinerary detail; 07:00: Pick up from your hotel and drive to Mingun, a rual village. 08:30: Arrive to Mingun and visit the village of Mingun. And continue to visit Pondawphaya, Settawya, Pahtodawgyi Pagodas and Legendary Mingun Bell which weighs around 55555Viss (90 tons). The bell was one of the biggest bell in the world. 11:00: Depart from Mingun and drive to Sagaing. 12:00: Arrival to Sagaing Hill where you can enjoy the panoramic view at the top of the hill cover with numerous pagodas and monasteries. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Sagaing. 14:00: Depart from Sagaing and continue to Inwa. 14:30: Arrive to Inwa (also known as Ava), a former royal capital of Myanmar Kingdom located on the confluence of the Irrawaddy River and Myitnge River. You can enjoy horse cart for the visit and learn about historic of Myanmar’s famous old capital. 17:30: Return back to Mandalay.
Bagan Full Day Sightseeing
tinerary Detail; 05:00: Pick up from your hotel and drive to Sunrise stop. 06:30: Return back to hotel and have breakfast. 08:30: Pick up from your hotel and drive to Shwezigon Pagoda. It is one of the most significant religious pagoda in Myanmar and gold plated pagoda built by founder of Bagan Empire, King Anawyahtar. 09:15: Continue to visit Htilominlo Pagoda that was built with red brick and known for its elaborate plaster moldings. 10:00: Move to Ananda Temple, which is the best known and beautiful temple in Bagan. You can see Mon and North Indian architecture in this temple. 11:00: Move to Dammayangyi Pagoda, the largest temple in Bagan. 12:00: Transfer for Lunch at Local Restaurant and return back to hotel. 15:00: Pick up from hotel and move to Minnanthu village to see the local life of Bagan people. 16:30: Continue to Tharabar Gate, the only surviving gate of Bagan and Grand Palace, the sign of ongoing destination of Bagan. You can feel the essence of Bagan and take memorable photos. 17:30: And then, experience the horse cart to enjoy the beautiful culture sites and view the spectacular sunset of Bagan. 18:30: Return back to hotel.
Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda (or) Golden Rock Day Return Tour
Itinerary detail; 05:00: Pick up from your hotel and drive to Golden Rock @ Kyaikhtiyoe Pagoda. 09:00: Arrive to Kin Pun Sakhan and take cable car ride to Kyaikhtiyoe pagoda, top of the mountain. On arrival, walk over a large platform to the Golden Rock and watch the beauty of pilgrimage sites. The Kyaikhtiyo pagoda is recognized as one of the wonders of South East Asia by recent publications from Tourism Authorities in ASEAN Countries. Enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of the surrounding Mon State Mountains from the summit and take some wonderful photos. Please note that proper dress is requires, no knees or shoulders showing. You can cross over a small bridge and stick the gold leaves on the Golden Rock, but only male is allowed. Female are not allowed to participate in this form of veneration. You can You can serve lunch at Mountain Top on your own cost. 13:00: Return back to Kin Pun Sakhan with cable car and have a lunch at local restaurant. 14:00: Drive back to Yangon & on the way you can explore the natural landscape and way of life of the people from Mon State. 18:00: Arrive to Hotel.