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3D2N Ancient Bagan & Mount Popa
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DAY 1: YANGON / BAGAN (L/D)
Leave from Yangon to Bagan by domestic
flight. Full day tour includes Shwezigon Pagoda,
built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century
as a religious shrine; Kubyaykkyi Temple with
exquisite murals of Jataka scenes; Shwegugyi
Temple, noted for fine stucco carvings and panoramic
views of the area's many monuments and Ananda
Temple, with four huge standing Buddha images
and numerous seated figures in niches around
the galleried interior. Drive to hotel for Check
in. Proceed to Peace and Silent Restaurant by
Myanmar Horse Cart. After lunch, drive to Traditional
Handicraft workshop, where you can observe the
lacquerware-making using traditional method.
Continue sightseeing by Horse Carts. See Manuha
Temple built in 1059 in the Mon style, and Nanbaya
Temple, said to have once been the palace of
King Manuha. At Myazedi Pagoda and Bupaya Pagoda,
have a panoramic view of the Ayeyarwaddy River
and the many ancient monuments which make Bagan
as one of Asia's most impressive archaeological
sites. In the evening, proceed to the bank of
Ayerwaddy River where we watch the sunset on
the river by Boat. Dinners are enjoyed at local
restaurant with Traditional Entertainment (Puppet
Show and Bagan Dance Performance). Overnight
at hotel.
DAY
2: BAGAN / MT POPA (B/L/D)
Morning excursion to the enchanting Mount Popa,
a great extinct volcano situated about 67 km
southeast of Bagan, via Kyaukpadaung. On the
way, see the way of life of a Toddy climber
and Toddy sap, and traditional peanut oil producing
and brewing, the livelihood of rural people.
You can also observe the locals' education and
daily life. Mt. Popa, which stands out as a
green clad landmark in the Dry Zone, is a place
of special importance in Myanmar, bearing culture,
history and legends. Tour highlights: toddy
palm groves and jaggery, cottage industry; Kyaukpadaung
Market; Popa Village; and the famous Popa Taungkalat,
a tower like volcanic plug lying on the south
western slope of Mount Popa. Overnight in Popa.
DAY
3: MT POPA / BAGAN / YANGON (B)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Drive to Bagan and fly
back to Yangon.
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