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Trip Information
YANGON
 INTRODUCTION
Yangon is the capital of Myanmar. In 1755, King along Playa
founded it on the site of a small village call Dagon which he
occupied. Yangon means "End of Strife". Before 1988, Yangon was
formally known as Rangoon.
LOCATION
It is situated in the south of Myanmar. Surrounded on three
sides by water: Pounding Creek, Haling River and Bag River.
Yangon covers over 350 sq km and has a population of over 5
million.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Shwedagon Pagoda, King Okkalapa and two merchants, Taphussa
and Bhillika, built the Shwedagon Pagoda, the landmark of
Yangon. It is over 2,000 years old and over 100m high.
Sule Pagoda, located at crossroads of Sule Pagoda Road and Maha
Bandoola Road, 43.6m high.
National Museum, five floors o exhibits, the Lion's Throne,
displays the Elephant throne, the Royal Reagalia, rare
manuscripts, paintings etc.
Myanmar Gems Museum and Gems Mart. It displays exotic gems in
the raw, jade, jewelleries, pearls and minerals found in
Myanmar.
Bogyoke Aung San market is a popular shopping centre for Myanmar
souvenirs; gems and jewellery; arts & crafts; silk & cotton
fabrics and garments.
MAWLAMYAING
 INTRODUCTON
Mawlamyaing is a charming town and the capital of Mon state.
LOCATION
It is situated at the mouth of Thanlwin ( Salween ) River,
about 300km from Yangon.
PALACE OF INTEREST
Kyaik Thanlan Pagoda, Uzena Pagoda, Kawguan Cave, Payon
Cave, Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) Pagoda, Kyaikkhami Pagoda, Setse Beach.
BAGAN
 One of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Asia, if
not the world, the magic of Bagan has inspired visitors to
Myanmar for nearly 1000 years. Once the centre of a glorious
kingdom, ancient temples dot the landscape a far as the eye can
see. Today, apart form the spectacular sunset views and serene
river cruises, Bagan is also known as the centre of Myanmar
lacquer ware industry.
LOCATION
It is situated in the dry zone of central Myanmar and 688 km
far from Yangon. It is 193 km from Mandalay by land. It lies on
the banks of Ayeyarwaddy River. It is 62.4 km from Mt. Popa and
can be visited ever during the rainy season.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Archaeological Museum, numerous temples such as Ananda Temple,
Thatbyinnyu Temple, Dhamayangyi Temple, Shwezigone Pagoda,
Sulamani Pagoda and Htilo Minlo Pagoda to name a few. A visit to
the Lacquer ware industry and Ayeyarwaddy River view are places
of interest.
POPA
 It is an 1500 meter high extinct volcano. The mountain stands
in a perpendicular rock formation with almost vertical sides. It
is a legendary home of the nats or spirits. The Mt Popa area has
also been designated as a National Park, one of the popular
ecotourism destinations in Myanmar.
LOCATION
Mt Popa is located about 50 km southst of Bagan and 651 km
north of Yangon.
MANDALAY
 INTRODUCTION
King Mindon founded Mandalay on 23rd May 1859 AD. It is the
capital of the Myanmar Kingdom, the second capital of Myanmar,
both a bustling commercial centre and a cultural tourism site
with the old monasteries, showcasing Myanmar arts and
architecture of the 19th Century.
LOCATION
It is situated on the Eastern banks of the Ayeyarwaddy
River, 668 km due north of Yangon.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Mandalay Hill, Maha Muni Pagoda.
 AMARAPURA
INTRODUCTION
it is an ancient capital of Kongbaung Dynasty.
LOCATION
Amarapura is located about 11 km from south of Mandalay.
PLACES OF INTEREST
u Bein Bridge is the longest wooden bridge in Myanmar. Its
length is 1209 meters and ceosses the Taung Thaman Inn.
 MINGUN
INTRODUCTION
It is one of the hills associated with Sagaing Hill. Mingun
is a famous religious aea.
LOCATION
It is located about 11 km upriver from Mandalay on the
western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River.
 PLACES OF INTEREST
Mingun Bell is the largest ringing bell in the world. It
weighs 90.52 ton(55,555 viss) and was donated by King Bodawpayar
in the 19th Century.
Pahto Taw Gyi is an unfinishes pagoda in Mingun built by King
Bodawpayar.
Statue of Mingun Sayadaw, Mingun Sayadaw U Viseitara Thara,
recorded in Guiness Book of World Records for his expectional
memory.
 SAGAING
Sagaing is known as a meditation centre. Myanmar all over the
country would visit Sagaing for the purpose of feligious
retreat.
PYIN OO LWIN
 It was formerly known as "Maymyo " after the English Colonel
May and was used as a summer retreat for the British during the
colonial era.
LOCATION
Pyin Oo Lwin is situated 69 km to the east of Mandalay;
1000m above sea level.
PLACES OF INTEREST
National Kandawgyi Park, Chinese Temple, Pwe Kauk
Waterfalls, Goteik Viaduct and Peik Chin Myaung Cave.
TAUNGGYI
 INTRODUCTION
Taunggyi is one of the popular resorts in the pine clad
hills in Myanmar. It is also the centre for Shan culture.
LOCATION
731.0 km from yangon .Located 1433 m above sea-level.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Taunggyi Museum, situated at corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road
and Eintawyar Road. It displays Shan culture, ancient Shan arts
and over 30 tribal costumes of the Shan Plateau.
 Nyaung Shwe Sawbwa ( 'duke' or 'lord') Museum, in Nyaung Shwe.
Study the Shan dress, musical instruments, paintings, the Shan
Sawbwa costumes and religious goods.
Inle Lake is a highland lake. Famous in this area are
silversmiths, traditional looms and one-leg rowers of the "Inn-thas".
Weekly floating markets open every fifth day after making its
round in the towns of Nyaung Shwe, Shwe Nyaung and Heho. During
market day, Taunggyi is a sea of colors. Members of the various
hill tribes dressed in their traditional costumes complete with
their head dress come to town to sell their wares.
INLAY
 INTRODUCTION
Inlay Lake is the jewel of the Shan State, famous for its
unique one –leg rowers, floating villages and colorful market,
Inlay silk woven by hand looms.
LOCATION
The enchanting lake on the Shan plateau is located about 30 km
to the south of Taunggyi, sheltered by 1500m high mountains and
covering 145 km. The lake itself is situated at 900m above sea
level.
 PLACES OF INTEREST
Paung Daw Oo Pagoda is situated in the Inlay Lake. The Pagoda
festival, held once a year in October, is full of pageantry and
ceremonial splendor.
Nga Phe Chaung Monastery ( famous jumping cat monastery). Out in
the open lake is a monastery with 157 years' history. Supported
by 654 teak pillars of which 200 are gilded in gold, it houses 6
golden Buddha statues of varying sizes.
PINDAYA
 INTRODUCTION
Pindaya is a small picturesque town at the foot of Mene
Mountain Range. It is famous for Pindaya Caves in which
thousands of Buddha Images have been place or carved for many
centuries.
LOCATION
Pindaya is located over 100 km from Taunggyi. It is noted
for its extensive limestone caves and a beautiful lake. Pindaya
and Aungban pass through Pa-Oh and Danu Villages.
 PLACES OF INTEREST
Wide Spreading Banyan Trees, more than a thousand years old,
line the way to the Pindaya Caves. The Pindaya Caves are set
deep in the hill-sides and there stand at the entrance the 50
meter-high Shwe-U-Min Pagoda.
SITTWAY
INTRODUCTION
Sittway is the capital of Rakhine State.
LOCATION
It is situated in southwestern Myanmar on the a coastline
along the Bay of Bengal.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Point, a viewpoint of the sittway. Rakhine Cultural Museum
located at Mawleik ward. It displays information on Rakhine
traditional costumes, ancient Rakhine traditional costumes,
ancient Rakhine cities, Rakhine literature and Rakhine arts.
Kanthayar Beach Resort, with its long coastline, located about
16 miles north of the Gwa.
MRAUK U
INTRODUCTION
15th century ancient city of Rakhine Kingdom is known for
its old temples with wall paintings of Indin Cultural influence.
LOCATION
It is situated north-east of Sittway.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Mahamuni Shrine is situated 30 km from Mrauk U.
Shittaung Pagoda, built by Rakhine King Min Ba Gyi ( AD- 897 )
Dukkanthein Pagoda, Waithali Ancient City, Mrauk U Palace.
DAWEI
Dawei is the capital of Tanintharyi Division in the south of
Myanmar. It was founded in 1750 A.D. Dawei longyi (sarong) is
famous among the Myanmar. The area produces rubber, dried fish
and teakwood. There is also an ore refinery at Kamyawkin
Smelting Plant nearby.
LOCATION
Situated about 614.3 km south of Yangon on the northern bank of
the Dawei River.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Maungmagan Beach Resort, famous for its clear blue water and
white sands. It is situated 4.8 km northwest of Dawei.
MYEIK
Myeik is a coastal town in the Southern part of Myanmar.
Silk, pearl and fermented fish paste (ngapi) are products of the
region.
LOCATION
About 862 km to the south of Yangon.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Birds; nests can be found in the caves on the islands of the
Myeik archipelago. It is also known for its silk weaving.
KAWTHAUNG
LOCATION
Formerly called Victoria point, Kawthaung is a southernmost town
in Myanmar. It is 921 km from Yangon and 622 km from Mawlamyine.
From Ranong, a boeder town in Thailand, visitors can take 20
minute boat trips to Kawthaung for sightseeing & shopping.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Lanpi Marine Biological Park, Salone Village, Shwe Kyun (
Runel Island ), where there is a goldmine and is 48 km northwest
of Kawthaung. Iron Island at Day Wuit Kyun is 72 km south of
Kawthaung. Tungsten is found in this area. Andaman Club on the
Thahtay Kyun Island is located west of Kawthaung.
Special Interest Tours
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Eco Tourism
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Popa Mountain
Trekking & Mountaineering
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Kalaw
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Loikaw
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Popa
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Mount Victoria
Birds Watching
Diving
Leisure & Explore
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Ngapali
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Chaung Tha
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Ngwe Saung
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Kyaikkhahmi-Setse
Golf Courses
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Yangon Golf Club
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City Golf Resort
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Bagan Golf Resort
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Popa Mountain Resort
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Aye Thar Golf Club
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