5 Days - Magical Yangon And the Ancient Temples of Bagan

After breakfast at hotel, our driver will transfer to airport to fly to Bagan. On arrival at Nyaung U airport, our guide will pick you up with your name board and your journey begins with a visit to a colorful local market where you can learn the local life. Then, we will continue our journey with a visit to the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda for an introduction to Bagan’s rich history; we will visit nearby Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite Jataka mural paintings, the elegant Htilominlo temple. Then enjoy lunch at the restaurant and transfer to our hotel to reload. This afternoon begin with a visit to Ananda temple, an architectural masterpiece which is one of the Bagan’s most beautiful temples. And then we will continue to visit Thatbyinnyu the highest temple in Bagan, massive Dhammayangyi Temple, noted for its remarkable brickwork. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the Nyaung La Phet Hill. And back to your hotel.

Today’s itinerary will take us to the charming rural village of Minnanthu, where we will witness the cotton weaving process and observe the locals harvesting crops in their fields. Following this, we will explore Bagan’s renowned temples, including the Laymyathnar Monastery Complex, Phayathonsu, and Nandamannya. Nandamannya boasts impressive 13th-century mural paintings that are sure to captivate your attention. We will enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants before heading back to the hotel for a few hours of relaxation and swimming. In the late afternoon, we will continue our adventure with a visit to the Manuha temple, which houses immense Buddha images, and the Nanpaya temple built from sandstone. We will also visit the colorful GubyaukGyi temple (Myinkaba) to witness the vibrant mural paintings from the Bagan period. In the evening, we will journey to the jetty to catch a slow cruise down the Irrawaddy River by boat, where we can witness the lifestyles of fishermen and riverside villagers while enjoying a unique perspective of Bagan’s temples during sunset. We will return to the hotel for overnight rest after this mesmerizing experience.

After a delightful breakfast at the hotel, our driver will transport us to Nyaung Oo airport to catch a flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival, we will be picked up and transferred to our hotel. Next, we will embark on a city tour of Yangon’s downtown area, where we can explore the range of colonial buildings on foot. We will visit Yangon City Hall, located in the heart of the city, which is an excellent example of traditional Burmese architecture with its stunning roofs. Several famous landmarks surround it, such as MahaBandula Park, a public park, the High Court, and the Main Post Office. In the evening, we will explore the vibrant Little China and Little India Towns. After our excursion, we will return to the hotel for overnight rest.