Discovering Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Beyond 7-Day

Welcome to Myanmar! This 7-day tour will take you on an adventure through some of the country's most fascinating cities and landmarks. From the bustling streets of Yangon to the ancient temples of Bagan and the royal cities of Mandalay, you will experience the best of Myanmar's culture, history, and natural beauty.

On Day 1, you'll arrive in Yangon and begin your journey with a sightseeing tour of the city's top attractions. On Day 2, you'll travel to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore its breathtaking temples and pagodas. The following day, you'll continue your overland drive to Mandalay, the last royal capital of Myanmar.

In Mandalay, you'll visit the famous U Bein Bridge in Amarapura and other must-see attractions such as the Mahamuni Pagoda, the Shwenandaw Monastery, and the Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world's largest book. On Day 5, you'll venture out to the ancient cities of Ava and Sagaing for a glimpse into the region's rich history and culture.

Your journey will conclude with a return to Yangon, where you'll spend a day exploring the city's top landmarks, including the Shwedagon Pagoda, the Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple, and the bustling Bogyoke Aung San Market. On Day 7, you'll depart from Yangon with unforgettable memories of your adventure in Myanmar.

1. Bagan's Temples and Pagodas: Day 2 of the tour includes Bagan sightseeing, where you can explore over 2,000 ancient temples and pagodas.
2. Overland Drive to Mandalay: Day 3 involves traveling to Mandalay by overland drive, which can provide beautiful scenic views and a chance to see the Burmese countryside.
3. Mandalay Sightseeing: Day 4 features a tour of Mandalay, including the ancient capital of Amarapura and other must-visit attractions such as Mahamuni Pagoda and Mandalay Palace.
4. Historical Sites in Ava and Sagaing: Day 5 includes a visit to the ancient city of Ava, which was the capital of Burma in the 14th and 15th centuries, and the nearby religious center of Sagaing.
5. Yangon City Tour: Day 6 involves exploring the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Yangon, including the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, and other cultural landmarks.
6. Local Food and Markets: Throughout the tour, you will have many opportunities to try local Burmese cuisine and explore bustling markets where you can find handicrafts, textiles, and other souvenirs.

Upon arrival, you'll greet by your guide who will accompany and transfer you to your hotel.

Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is a relatively quiet and charming city. Its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes it one of the most fascinating cities in Southeast Asia.

(Early check-in is subjected to room availability).

This afternoon, we'll take a tour around the city center which is filled various historical and colonial buildings partly by car or partly on foot. We’ll first visit to Sule Pagoda which is a 2200-year-old temple surrounded by government buildings and commercial shop. Then, you'll pass along the way to Mahabandoola Park where Independent Monument exists. Continue your tour by passing City Hall, a little India and a little china.

From Here, end your day at Shwedagon Pagoda which is one of the wonders of the world. It was built 2500 years ago, and enshrined with hair relics of Buddha and a place where to meet devoted Buddhists meditating and praying. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point.

Overnight in Yangon.

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Accommodation Options:

Hotel Grand United Ahlone - 3-star or similar

Jasmine Palace Hotel - 4-star or similar

Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake - 5-star or similar

This morning, you'll transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan (NyaungOo). Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. On arrival, your journey begins with a visit an elevated temple from where you will have a panoramic view of the magnificent plains of Bagan.

Continue with a visit to the golden Shwezigon Pagoda,first and prototype monument, which was built in Myanmar style in 1087. Then, visit to Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple @ Wetkyi-Inn Village which is well-known for its exquisite jataka mural paintings and the elegant Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.

This afternoon begins with a visit to a traditional lacquer ware workshop where you can observe the production of one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples. Built in the early Mon-style, Ananda contains two unique Buddha images whose expressions seem to change depending on the distance from which the statue is viewed. From here, you will visit to Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple in Bagan, massive Dhammayangyi Temple, noted for its remarkable brickwork, and Sulamani Temple.

Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from the upper terrace of one of the temples.

Overnight in Bagan.

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Accommodation Options:

Bagan Umbra Hotel - 3-star or similar

Amata Garden Resort - 4-star or similar

Aureum Palace Hotel - 5-star or similar

After morning breakfast, you will head to Mandalay by overland drive. In the afternoon, you will arrive at Mandalay and transfer to the hotel for check in and relax. The rest of the day will be your own leisure.

Overnight in Mandalay.

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Accommodation Options:

E-outfitting Golden Country - 3-star or similar

Eastern Palace Hotel - 4-star or similar

Hotel by the Red Canal - 5-star or similar

Mandalay is Myanmar's cultural capital. The nature focus of the city is an abrupt hill, rising above a vast moated and walled square. After breakfast, we’ll drive to Amarapura, a former capital whose name means ‘City of Immortality’. First visit a silk weaving workshop which produces exquisite handmade products and then visits Mahagandayon monastery, when over one-thousand monks reside.

In the afternoon, we'll first visit Mahamuni Pogada, 13ft-high seated Buddha image which is one of Myanmar's most famous. Continue your tour of Mandalay with a visit to Kuthodaw Pagoda, whose 729 marble stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures have earned it the title ‘World’s Biggest Book’. Continue to Shwenandaw Monastery, the only remaining building from the 19th century Royal Palace. This grand teak building is known for its exquisite woodcarving. Head to the top of Mandalay Hill to enjoy magnificent views of the city and Irrawaddy River.

Overnight in Mandalay.

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Accommodation Options:

E-outfitting Golden Country - 3-star or similar

Eastern Palace Hotel - 4-star or similar

Hotel by the Red Canal - 5-star or similar

After breakfast, we’ll drive to Ava which is one of the ancient cities and a remarkably rural backwater of empty fields sparsely dotted with widely spaced ruins, monastic buildings and stupas. Explore Ava by plodding horse cart to visit BagayaKyaung (a wonderful teak monastery), MahaAungmyeBonzan monastery (built of stucco-covered brick, royal monastery temple) and Nanmyin (a leaning watchtower of Ava).

Return to dry land by boat and take a drive to Sagaing by crossing a bridge over the Irrawaddy River. Uncountable white-and-gold stupas are highlights of Sagaing. Sagaing Hill is widely regarded as the religious center of Myanmar. It is home to 3,000 monks and 100 meditation centers and you will visit pagodas such as Swan OoPon Nya Shin and U Min ThoneSae. We’ll also visit Sagaing’s local market, a typical Burmese market that few tourists visit. Here you will find a range of items for sale including locally made pottery, silver, and other handicrafts. We will also stop at a small pottery village to see the process of making the ubiquitous water pots found throughout Myanmar. After touring this tranquil site, continue to U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest and 200-year-old teak bridge. Enjoy a stroll along the bridge and the fabulous views of the surrounding farms and streams.

Overnight in Mandalay.

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Accommodation Options:

E-outfitting Golden Country - 3-star or similar

Eastern Palace Hotel - 4-star or similar

Hotel by the Red Canal - 5-star or similar

After breakfast, drive to Mandalay Airport for the flight to Yangon and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. (Early check-in subjected to room availability). Today is free visit day in Yangon where your car and guide will be at your hands for any additional sightseeing or shopping that you may wish to do. Then, you will continue to Bogyoke Market, formerly known as Scott’s Market, where you can browse through the wide selection of Myanmar handicrafts and other goods (Note: closed on Mondays and public holidays).

Overnight in Yangon.

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Accommodation Options:

Hotel Grand United Ahlone - 3-star or similar

Jasmine Palace Hotel - 4-star or similar

Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake - 5-star or similar

Today marks the end of your exciting journey in Myanmar. After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you can spend the day at your leisure, taking time to relax and reflect on your trip. You may choose to visit local shops, cafes or attractions to make the most of your remaining time in Yangon.

Later, our team will arrange for your transfer to the Yangon International Airport for your departure flight. You can enjoy the scenic drive and take in the stunning landscapes of the city for one last time before you say goodbye to Myanmar.

We hope that you had a wonderful and memorable time in Myanmar and that you will cherish the memories of this journey for years to come. Thank you for choosing our services for your trip, and we hope to see you again soon in your next adventure with Legend Travel Group.

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