Yangon and Bago Sightseeing

Arrive in Yangon and Yangon Sightseeing. Upon arrival at airport, welcome by our Guide and he will be held on placard with your name on it. And then transfer to hotel for check-in. Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is still a relatively quiet and charming city. Its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes Yangon one of the most fascinating and authentic capitals of South-East Asia. This afternoon, transfer to Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office where their specially-trained guide will give a briefing about the progress, and challenges to come, of preserving the city’s buildings. Afterwards, begin a 2.5 hour walking tour through central Yangon. Starting at Yangon’s Heritage Trust Office on Lower Pansodan Road and Highlights include City Hall, the High Court and the former Burma Railways Company – one of Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight at hotel in Yangon

Yangon Sightseeing and Shopping. After breakfast, you will visit Sule, City Hall, and the High Court (noted for its British colonial architecture including its clock tower and its red-bricked exterior). You’ll then visit ChaukHtatGyi Pagoda, which is famous for its huge image of a reclining Buddha and which was built in 1966 to replace the old image built in1907. You will also have the option to visit Kandawgyi Lake and surrounding areas, which offer numerous photo opportunities. In the early evening, you will visit Strand jetty to witness the daily life of the local people and Yangon River, which offers a remarkable atmosphere with spectacular colors and photo opportunities. Next, you will go shopping at the Bogyoke market (formerly "Scott market") where you can get a wide range of Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and lacquer ware. Time permitting, your guide will bring you to the famous MK gems shop, where high quality gems are displayed in eight different decorated show rooms. From here, continue to Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Although the origins of the pagoda are unclear, the local legend states that the original structure was built 2500 years ago then renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15th century. The 8-sided central stupa is 99 meters tall and gilded with gold leaf and is surrounded by 64 smaller stupas and your guide will show you around the massive complex, explaining why this temple is so revered. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at hotel in Yangon

After breakfast, overland drive to Kyaik Hto to go to the Golden Rock (driving hour about 4 hours). One the way, we visit to Htaukkyant War Cemetery. Then proceed to overland driving to Golden Rock. Arrive at pilgrim-village is a starting point to the famous Golden Rock. From our hotel in Kyaikhtiyo we first take a truck and then enjoy the trekking to Golden Rock, it will take about 1 hour up the hill to enjoy the sunset at the Golden Rock. The famous 'Golden Rock' is a sacred, massive gold-leafed boulder delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff near the top of Mt. Kyaikhtiyo and it is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at Golden Rock Pagoda

After morning breakfast, our company guide will meet you at your hotel. Drive to Bago. (80 km, one hours driving) One the way, we visit to Htaukkyant War Cemetery. Then continue drive to Bago. The City was an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom in 15th century and enjoy the Bago sightseeing. First visit to KyaikkhatWyneMonestery for offering food to thousand monks and visit Bago Market. Lunch at restaurant. After lunch, visit to Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha (55 meters long), Shwemawdaw Pagoda, 28 meter high huge Buddha Image of Kyaikpun Pagoda, ChineseKwanyin Temple and observing the weaving factory in Mon village to see the way of life. Then visit to Kanbawzathardi Palace of King Bayinnaung. Transfer Back to Yangon, en-route visit to White Elephant and Marble sitting Buddha. A delicious dinner will be waiting you at local restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at hotel in Yangon

There are no activities planned for today. You enjoy your free time until being transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Breakfast included.