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Wonder Burma offers a legendary touch to the UNESCO Heritage of Bagan, experience the beauty of Myanmar with Buddhist Pagodas, the craftsmanship of the locals and the great Inle Lake. Begin with the peaceful former capital Yangon where the awesome pagodas are locating and discovering the Inle Lake as well as its surrounding...

HIGHLIGHTS

• Face-washing ceremony at Mahamuni
• Wander around Mandalay's temples
• Discover the ancient ruins of Bagan
• Meet the Intha people of Inle Lake
• Admire Shwedagon Pagoda

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Day 1 Arrival Mandalay. Visit U Bein Bridge

"Mingalarbar", you will be welcomed by our guide at at Airport of Mandalay, the last royal city of Myanmar Kingdom.

Enjoy sunset at U Bein, the world’s longest teak bridge stretching close to 1200 meters across Taungthaman Lake.

Stay overnight in Mandalay. (D)

DAY 2 Mandalay & Mingun

Optional : Early morning (04:30 am) You are picked up by car  to observe the traditional ritual of the daily face-washing ceremony at Mahamuni Pagoda, the most important pilgrimage site for local people.

Embark on a morning boat trip up the famous Irrawaddy River to Mingun (approx 1 hr). Explore the ruins of the vast Mingun Pagoda, the beautiful Hsinbyume Paya and the famous Mingun Bell. Sail back to Mandalay.

In the afternoon, continue the tour of Mandalay with a visit to the Shwenandaw Monastery– noted for its exquisite woodcarvings, Gold Leaf Pounding Workshop and Kuthodaw Pagoda – known for containing the world’s largest book. Then, head to the top of Mandalay Hill as the sun begins to set to enjoy magnificent views of the city.

Stay overnight in Mandalay. (B,L)

Day 3  Mandalay to Bagan by morning flight and visit Bagan

Today we will fly to Bagan for a comprehensive tour of this beautiful city, one of Myanmar’s premier historical and cultural centres, home to more than 2,000 temples and pagodas..! Our tour includes shrines such as Ananda, Htilominlo, Thatbyinnyu, Dhammayangyi, Sulamani, and Shwezigon Pagoda, plus secular sights such as Nyaung U market and traditional workshops. Complete the day by watching an unforgettable sunset over the plains from Nyaung Lat Phet Hill .

Stay overnight in Bagan. (B,L)

DAY 4 Bagan to Heho by flight and Boat trip on Inle Lake

Full-day tour of beautiful Inle Lake which is referred as the Venice of Asia, featuring stilt houses and villages, floating gardens, fishermen using ancient techniques such as leg-rowing, and, on the shores, workshops of traditional artisans, e.g. weavers and cigar-makers. We will visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Nga Phe Chaung Monastery and the local family workshops which feature silversmiths, cheroot making, and weaving by the Ring-neck ladies.

Stay overnight on the Lake. (B,L)

Day 5 Explore Indein and fly to Yangon

After breakfast, visit to the colorful local market around Inle lake, where villagers from the surrounding area sell their products. Continue your exploration to the western banks of the lake and travel down a small canal to Indein – a Pa-Oh village which is known for its stupa-covered hill with 1,054 stupas constructed between the 17th and the 18th centuries. Spend time exploring Indein on foot, strolling around the village, visiting a local school and making your way to the top of the hill where you can wander amid the weather-beaten stupas and enjoy magnificent views of the lake below.

Transfer to the Heho airport for your flight to Yangon.In the evening, visit to the World famous golden stupa, Shwedagon Pagoda.

Stay overnight in Yangon. (B,D)

DAY 6  Departure

The day is free to relax or soak in a few more sites in Yangon. As the time approaches, transfer to the Yangon International Airport for your onward flight. (B)

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