The great traveler Marco Polo visited Bagan and said in his book; ‘The towers are built of fine stone, and one has been covered with gold a finger thick, so that the tower appears to be of solid gold. Another is covered with silver in a similar manner and appears to be made of solid silver.
This tour will take you back to first Burmese golden empire in which the time has stopped.
Morning pick up by our professional tour guide at your hotel. And we explore the city by taking the circular train ride for about 45 minutes to one hour from central train station to Insein train station . On the way you can see the local vegetable and fruit market at Insein. After back to town by car . Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit Bogyoke (Scott) Market where one can buy best souvenir of Myanmar the market offers a wide range of food, clothes, handicraft and gem stores.
In the afternoon proceed to Chaukhtatgyi reclining Buddha, the second largest reclining Buddha in Myanmar with 213 foot long. Then in the late evening visit Shwedagon pagoda one of the wonders of the world and the most venerated Buddhist monument in Myanmar. You will witness religiosity of Myanmar people as well as architectural masterpiece. And drop off to your hotel. End of our services.
Accommodation : Grand United 21 Hotel ( www.hotelgrandunited.com )3*** hotel
This morning breakfast box will be provided at hotel before leaving for airport. After breakfast depart for Bagan an ancient city and birth place of Buddhism. Arrived Bagan and sightseeing starts by going to the clay pot mound to see the beautiful panoramic view of Bagan. Then proceed to visit Nyaung Oo local fresh fruits and veggies Market. After the market explore Shwezigon pagoda which is a prototype of later Myanmar stupas. Before lunch visit Ananda temple which has architectural masterpiece of Bagan valley. Lunch at art of Bagan restaurant by the river. Then after lunch check in at hotel. Later afternoon visit start with Htilominlo temple famous for its mural painting and stucco work . Then proceed to a massive temple named Dhammayangyi temple famous for its masterpiece of brick work. Then proceed to lacquer ware work shop to learn about local authentic products of lacquerware from 11th century AD. Then beautiful boat ride for 01 hour on the majestic river of Ayerwaddy for sunset . Dinner at typical local restaurant with cultural marionette show . Overnight at hotel.
Accommodation : Bagan Umbra Hotel ( www.baganumbrahotel.com )3***
Breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Yangon. Arrived Yangon and transfer to hotel by car .
End of services.
