You will arrive to Nyaug U airport and be welcomed by our guide and visit around Bagan. From the 11th to 13th centuries, when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar, the rulers constructed thousands of huge stupas and temples many of which are still standing today on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. Check in to the hotel and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes NyaungOo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, and around. Evening leisure time and prepare for wedding. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
You will arrive to Yangon airport and be welcomed by our journey staff and you will be brought to hotel. Yangon is the most industrialized and the most bustling city of Myanmar. Amaze yourself with the colonial heritage which is left-over after the invasion of British. Upon a brief fresh up commence Yangon city tour. Highlight; down town Yangon with its faded colonial atmosphere such as central post office, historic Strand hotel, custom house and high court to observe the colonial heritage in Yangon,then city center where Sule Pagoda located to see the bustling life of Yangon and City Hall and proceed to visit Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott’s Market), where one can buy many items in one place. Bogyoke Market was built in British colonial times and has a colonial shape. “Chaukhtathgyi Pagoda” it is the fourth largest colossal reclining image in Myanmar and 67m long. In the evening, visit the most magnificent and spectacular religious edifice, Shwedagon Pagoda before the sun set and enjoy the beauty stupa while it changes the shining of gold in different tones according to the radiant of the setting sun. Stay overnight at the Hotel in Yangon.
You will arrive to Nyaug U airport and be welcomed by our guide and visit around Bagan. From the 11th to 13th centuries, when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar, the rulers constructed thousands of huge stupas and temples many of which are still standing today on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. Check in to the hotel and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes NyaungOo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, and around. Evening leisure time and prepare for wedding. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
After Breakfast, transfer by Ancient Royal Style Horse Carriage to the Monastery where wedding reception will be held On Auspicious occasions, the couple & gathering Offer Food & Alms to the Buddhist Monk for Lunch. The Sanghas recite the charm to ensure good luck & happiness for newly weds. Sanghas deliver the sermons to the gathering, blessing the newly –weds and sharing their meritorious deeds. It is a joyous and auspicious occasion for the newly-weds to begin their family life eternally in accord with Myanmar tradition. And it has become the solemn duty of the newly-weds to enrich human society as a wedded couple. They surely will enrich Myanmar way of life.After having lunch at the monastery, you will be transferred to the hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of Nats (spirits) – a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and the nat museum, which houses 37 life-size nat statues sculpted from teak. It’s time to climb for 777 steps to the summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain Resort (1 hr drive) for our lunch. The restaurant offers a great view to the Popa summit that stands straight from the central plain.After lunch, return drive back to Bagan. On the way back, en route stop at village cottage industry to learn the regional product as well as to watch the collection of juice from the palm trees, and its conversion to brown sugar. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
Breakfast at hotel and explore Bagan archaeological zone. Highlights; Gawdawpalin (built by King NarapatiSithu 1174-1211) one of the largest and most imposing Monument in Bagan, Shwegugyi temple of transitional in style between the early and late Bagan period (built by king Alaungsithu 1113-1163), Thabyinnyu temple (built by King AlaungSithu in 1113), the highest monument of universal science, Shwesandaw temple (built by king Anawratha 1044-1077) for panoramic view of entire ruins, Dhammyangyi (built by king Narathu 1163-1165> unique of double Image of Buddha, Myazedi pillar inscribed in four language mainly Myanmar, Mon, Pali and Pyu, Manhua temple with captive king’s impression of life imprisonment and Abeyadana temple famous for its fine mural paintings on Mahayana Buddhism. Visit one of the lacquer ware workshop to observe process of traditional Myanmar souvenir. Enjoy sunset from either newly built watch tower or one of the ruins. Overnight in Bagan.
Breakfast at hotel and rest of the day at your leisure. Late afternoon transfer to airport for your Yangon bound flight. Upon arrival at Yangon meet and greet by your driver and transfer to your hotel. . In the evening , enjoy the breathtaking sunset from Botahtuaung pagoda which are very special pagoda since there’s Buddha’s hair inside these pagodas, Have fun going around downtown and to enjoy our modernized city life as well as pay a visit to China town. Overnight in Yangon.
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight.On the way back, en route stop at Kyauktawgyi pagoda , which is one of the biggest marble Buddha Images in Myanmar with a height of 37 ft (11 m) and a weight of weighs over 600 tons. The classical name of this Image is Lawkachantha Abaya Labamuni, meaning World Peace and Prosperity. This Sitting Buddha Image is curved out from a single marble stone. The giant stone was found in the Sakyin region, Medaya Township in Mandalay Division. The draft sculpture was carried through the AyeyarwaddyRiver down to Yangon. Then it was finally touched up. The sculpting and the enshrining got completed in 2008 and located in Insein. After that, we will transfer you to Yangon airport for your departure flight and conclude this wonderful travelling experience.
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