Tour Program: Culture Tour (7)
Tour Code: KST-007

Day 1: Yangon arrival and sightseeing (by car)

Arrive at Yangon International Airport and welcome by KST representative and our tour guide. On the way visit to Lawka Chanthar Arbayar Laba Muni Buddha Image (Kyauktawgyi) and Royal White Elephant

Sule Pagoda

camp. Check in to hotel and Yangon sightseeing; visit to Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda a colossal reclining Buddha, Karaweik Hall Royal barge on the Royal lake for photo stop, Yangon's city center featuring Sule Pagoda at city center and colonial building, drive in downtown visit China Town with the fruit market and Yangon's city center covering World famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome light up sunshine at the sunset. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon - Bagan (by flight and car)

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport and fly to Bagan. For sightseeing includes visit to the colorful Nyaung U Market, Shwezigon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa, Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sand

 
Dhammayangyi Temple

stone decoration, Gubyaukgyi Temple, with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes. Visit to Myinkaba Village and observe the process of Traditional Lacquer ware Industry one of Myanmar's best-known handicrafts. Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece of the early-style temple with four impressive standing Buddha images. Thabinnyu Temple, the highest temple in Bagan, Dhammayangyi Temple noted for its remarkable brickwork. Enjoy sunset over the site from the upper terrace of Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Day 3: Bagan - Sale - Mt. Popa - Bagan (by car)

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Sale, a town which develops during the late Bagan area. Worth a visit is the Yoke Sone monastery with its exceptional wood carving on the outside of the building. And visit to Mt. Popa, is considered the early font of power for the

Sale

mystical world of the nats. Climb up Mt. Popa and view the surrounding area. Return back to Bagan. Over night at hotel in Bagan.

Day 4: Bagan - Mandalay - Sagaing ( by flight and car)

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport and fly to Mandalay. Arrive Mandalay and check in to hotel. Mandalay sightseeing; visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda, Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace), a superb

Kuthodaw Pagoda

example of a traditional wooden building and Kuthodaw Pagoda, a large Buddha image carved out of a single block of marble, Sulamani Pagoda, Mandalay Hill and Mandalay Palace.

Proceed to Sagaing Hill - known as the center for medition. Hillsides are dotted with numerous Pagodas and Monasteries. Visit to Khaungmudaw Pagoda, Pottery Making village and Silver-smith workshop. In the evening enjoy the sunset from Sagaing Hill. Return to Mandalay. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 5: Mandalay - Mingun - Yangon ( by car, boat and flight)

After breakfast at hotel, depart Mandalay on a private boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River to visit Mingun, a village on the west bank of the river. Visit to Mingun Pahtotawgyi, the world renowned ringing Mingun Bell, Myatheintan Pagoda and surrounding village. In the evening, fly back to Yangon. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Sailing on Ayeyarwaddy River

Day 6: Shopping and Departure (by car)

After breakfast at hotel, morning shopping at Gems Mart and Handicrafts shops. Visit to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market where you can buy many souvenirs. And then transfer to airport for departure.

Scott Market