Myanmar Classic Tour 10 Days

Kick off your Myanmar Escort Tour by joining the tour guide as you explore downtown Yangon, starting on Mahanbandola Road, where Immanuel Baptist Church was built in 1830. From there, you'll journey eastward through lively alleyways bustling with food stalls and markets. Finally, you'll turn onto Pansodan Street, where you can browse through a variety of vendors selling used books and paintings. Don’t miss the chance to collect many priceless vintage Myanmar artworks!

As you continue your Yangon Day Tour, you will also see the High Court Building, Myanmar Port Authority building, and Inland Water Transport offices, before taking a break at the grand Strand Hotel and exploring Strand Road, where you can find the Customs House and premium Law Court.

Next, head north onto Banh Street and Sule Pagoda Road, with many fortune-tellers under the trees. Make sure to pause at Sule Pagoda Road, which has maintained its current structure for over 2,000 years and offers a view of the Independence Monument and Mahabandoola Garden. It’s a green breathing space in the heart of downtown Yangon that provides lovely views of surrounding heritage buildings.

After exploring City Hall and Mahanbandoola Road, continue the Yangon City Tour through the Indian and Chinese quarters to visit the gold shops on Shwa Bontha Street and Moseh Yechua Synagogue on 26th Street. Don't forget the Theingyi Zei market, where you can participate in the interesting hunting of pickled snakes.

Take a walk down Anawratha Road to Sri Kali Temple, renowned as the most vibrant Hindu temple in Yangon, before visiting Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda with its giant Buddha statue. At Royal Lake, enjoy the stunning sight of Karaweik Hall, a replica of a royal barge, and the Golden Shwedagon Pagoda.

Furthermore, no Yangon City Tour is complete without seeing the famous Shwedagon Pagoda! Your guide will explain the principles and practices of Myanmar's Buddhist people as you explore the temple. Starting at the eastern staircase, you can also browse the shops at the base, which sell various religious objects such as monks' robes, offerings, incense, alms bowls, and other distinctive Buddhist items. Watch the color transformation on the 100-meter chedi with over 40 tons of gold leaf encircled, and experience the religious significance of this site for the Burmese people. Therefore, don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure to admire all the highlights of Yangon!

After a memorable second day of this 10-day Myanmar tour, you will spend the night at a hotel in Yangon.

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After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport for a domestic flight to Bagan to continue your 10-day Myanmar excursion. Bagan is known for its magnificent Asian architecture and was the capital of Myanmar from the 11th to the 13th centuries. The city is home to numerous giant stupas and pagodas, many of which can still be seen along the Irrawaddy River.

One of the highlights of the Myanmar Tour Package is the beauty of Bagan and its 3000 red brick religious structures on a plain the size of Manhattan Island. The stunning views are sure to capture your attention. Let’s get there and see with your own eyes!

During your Bagan City Tour, you will have the opportunity to see several temples, including the Ananda Temple, which is considered one of the most impressive in Bagan. Asia Private Travels guides will ensure that we visit this temple first to allow you to fully immerse yourself in its majesty and tranquility.

Afterward, you will get the chance to explore other temples in the area, each with its own unique architectural style and artistic masterpieces dating back to the 9th and 14th centuries. As you wander among the temples, you will also get a glimpse of rural Bagan's daily life, as some of the sites are the workplaces of local farmers and families. It’s a great occasion to gain insights into the culture & history of Myanmar.

In addition to touring the temples, you will also experience the local culture through visits to two workshops that produce Bagan's signature products: lacquerware and wood crafts. As you watch skilled craftsmen apply traditional techniques to create beautiful items, you will gain a new appreciation for the local culture. Moreover, what could be better than making these traditional crafts with your own hands? Don't slip away from this experience; join the Myanmar Classic Tour 10 Days!

Lastly, your overnight stay will be in a hotel in Bagan.

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After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, start day 4 of the Myanmar Classic Tour 10 Days tour with your tour guide and the driver will pick you up to begin your exploration of Bagan. Your first stop on the Bagan Private Tour will be the bustling NyaungOo Market, where locals trade fresh produce and other daily goods. From there, you'll tour Old Bagan, starting with the famous Shwezigon Pagoda, built as a religious monument by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century.

Then, you'll travel down dusty lanes and shady roads, passing temples and monasteries along the way to a small village where you'll have the opportunity to take part in a traditional Buddhist ceremony. Remember to immerse yourself in these traditional rituals when joining this Myanmar tour!

Next, you'll embark on a horsecart expedition to see several breathtaking sites, including Thatbyinnyu (the tallest temple in Bagan), the giant Dhammayangyi Temple (known for its impressive brickwork), and Sulamani Temple.

Finally, you'll enjoy the glorious sunset from the upper terrace of one of the temples before retiring for the night at your hotel in Bagan.

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This morning, you'll be taking a quick flight to Mandalay to continue on your Myanmar Classic Tour 10-Day on day 5. From there, we'll be heading to Amarapura, also known as the "City of Immortals," to visit the Mahagandayon monastery - home to thousands of monks and a monastic school.

Our next stop on the Mandalay Day Tour is the Mahamuni Pagoda, which houses one of the most revered Buddha images in the country. This monument is completely covered in gold leaves - applied daily by male devotees. Afterward, we'll visit the national gold-plating Buddha images at the Mahamuni Pagoda, where male devotees also coat the statue in gold every day.

The Kyauktawgyi Pagoda, also known as the Great Marble Image Pagoda, is our next destination on the Mandalay Private Tour. It's constructed from a single marble block, which took 10,000 men nearly two weeks to transport from the riverside to its current location. It’s worth taking a look at this unique pagoda!

We'll then visit the Kuthodaw Pagoda, hailed as "The World's Biggest Book," as it contains 729 marble slabs etched with Buddhist texts. Then, continue to go to The Shwenandaw Monastery, which boasts incredible woodcarvings and is the only remaining structure of the Royal Palace from the 19th century. Don’t hesitate to book an Asia Private Tour to marvel at this amazing woodcarving magnificent structure!

Later in the afternoon, we'll visit the U Bein Bridge, the longest teakwood bridge in the world, which spans 1.2 km across the shallow Taungthaman Lake. It was constructed in 1782 when all attention was on Amarapura. Here, you can enjoy the breathtaking sunset views and watch as the locals return home. Wallowing yourself in the glorious sunset picture from the bridge in this amazing 10-day adventure through Myanmar tour!

We'll spend the night at a hotel in Mandalay.

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Your 6th day of this Myanmar classic journey will begin with a transfer to Mandalay jetty where you will take a Myanmar River Cruise for a relaxing one-hour journey on the Irrawaddy River to Mingun.

As you immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of Mingun, you will visit the Mingun Paya, which would have been the world's largest if it had been completed before the death of King Bodawpaya. The construction of this gigantic brick building was halted due to a fortune-teller's prediction of the King's death before its completion. Today, it remains possibly the largest pile of bricks on earth after an earthquake in the 1800s. Let's book a Burma Tour and take a look at this masterpiece!

Then, you will also get a glimpse of the Hsinbyume Paya, Mingun village, and the river from the thin top. Next, you will visit the Hsinbyume Pagoda, a replica of the Sulamani Paya, which represents the meaning of the Buddhist cosmos plan and sits atop Mount Meru at the heart of the universe.

Your Myanmar highlights tour: The 10-day itinerary will continue with a visit to the Mingun Bell, which weighs 90 tons and is considered the second-largest hanging bell in the world. Before heading back to Mandalay by boat, you will have enough time to explore the small neighborhoods known for their tradition of manufacturing basketry and meet hospitable businessmen and craftsmen.

As you continue cruising on the Irrawaddy River, you will reach Sagaing Hill, a huge spiritual center of Myanmar with 600 pagodas and monasteries colored by ivory and inhabited by about 3000 monks and 100 meditation shrines. You will have a chance to visit other pagodas, such as Swan OoPonNya Shin, U Min ThoneSae, and Shin Pin Nan Gyaing. It’s a great chance to visit all the Myanmar pagodas on this Myanmar tour!

Lastly, you will visit a local market in Sagaing and a pottery village known for producing popular water pots, where you can witness the craftsmen using traditional skills to manufacture their items.

Your overnight stay will be at a hotel in Mandalay.

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Today, your Myanmar's rich cultural heritage: A 10-day journey includes a visit to the Shan State's center, Heho, after your return to Mandalay airport in the morning.

Upon reaching Heho airport, you will head to NyaungShwe village, where you may have the opportunity to visit rural workshops that produce unique products such as Shan paper and handcrafted umbrellas. These are exceptional Burmese souvenirs to take back home for your family and friends.

Especially, since experiencing such unique cultural opportunities may not always be available. Don't hesitate to get on this 10-day Myanmar Highlights tour with us to learn more about these workshops and delve deeper into the culture & history in Myanmar!

Next, during your Inle Lake Private Tour, make sure to stop by the teak monastery of Shweyanpyay to admire the elaborate wood-carving art and the monks' skills. To reach Inle Lake, you will travel on the Myanmar River Cruise, which will take you through one of Myanmar's most extraordinary sites.

Fishing canoes on the lake's tranquil waters, set against scenic hills and vegetation, will provide the perfect backdrop. You will also pass through villages built on stilts over the lake, which are home to the local Intha people. You may watch the local fishermen's daily routines, including their floating gardens, which are created using strips of water hyacinth, earth, and bamboo poles. You have the chance to discover unlimited adventure & activity in Myanmar’s countryside.

Then, you will visit Nga Hpe Chaung monastery, which houses several Buddha images from an early period. Though this temple was once known for its "jumping cats," there are now only a few roaming sounds, and the jumping cats are no longer present in the area.

Nevertheless, it is still worth visiting the Buddha images. You will also visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the lake's primary paradise, which features five sacred Buddha images adorned in gold leaf. If interested, you can stop at one of the many traditional crafts originating from Inle Lake, such as lotus silk weaving, boat building, cigar making, blacksmithing, or silver smithing. Your Inle Lake Day Tour exploration will conclude with a boat ride back to the hotel.

Finally, you will spend the night at a hotel on Inle Lake.

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After relishing a delightful breakfast, your day 8 of exploring Myanmar's best in a 10-day tour unfolds with a journey to the captivating morning market nestled by the tranquil lakeside. This bustling market, a vibrant hub of trade and culture, beckons both the lakeside denizens and neighboring locals unless the calendar whispers of a dark moon or full moon.

To reach this lively market, embark on a scenic hour-long boat ride down a meandering canal, eventually arriving at the enchanting Pa-Oh village of Indein. Here, on the western banks of the Inle Lake Boat Tour, take a leisurely stroll through the village, immersing yourself in its unique charm.

As you ascend a stairway, enveloped in the embrace of moss and nature, you'll reach the pinnacle of a hill. This is where magic unfolds before your eyes – a legendary Buddha image serenely surrounded by hundreds of stupa ruins and ancient shrubbery. The views from this summit are nothing short of breathtaking, offering a panoramic glimpse of the picturesque surroundings.

Then, the Indein Pagoda, a testament to architectural grandeur, stands as the jewel of the lake's shoreline, its many small stupas adorned with a lush green coat of moss.

For your overnight stay, you'll reside in a comfortable lakeside hotel, cradled by the serenity of Inle Lake.

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Day 9 of your Myanmar Tour Package brings you back to Heho, this time for a flight back to Yangon. Morning hours grant you leisure to unwind as you anticipate the return journey.

Upon touching down in Yangon, you'll head to your hotel for check-in, a well-deserved rest, and perhaps a reflection on the enchanting experiences of this Myanmar escort tour.

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Your last day, day 10, invites you to leisurely savor your final moments on your Myanmar Classic Tour 10-Day. As you await your departure, you can reminisce about the unforgettable adventures of this tour.

When it's time, a comfortable car will whisk you away to Yangon International Airport, marking the bittersweet end of this remarkable Burmese journey. Depart with memories to cherish forever, knowing that Myanmar's beauty will forever hold a special place in your heart.

Thank you for choosing Asia Private Tour to be part of your Myanmar adventure. Safe travels, and may your 10 days traveling around Myanmar continue to lead you to amazing places!

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