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SCT-05 Yangon - Sittwe - Mrauk U - Yangon (6 Days/ 5 Nights)
Day 01 : Yangon Arrival
Arrival at Yangon International Airport in the
morning, welcomed by our Sweet Cherry tour guide and transfer to
hotel. Afternoon sightseeing in Yangon includes Karaweik Hall, a
royal floating barge in the Kndawgyi Lake, for photo stop; Sule
Pagoda, dating back over 2,000 years ago. Then enjoy the sunset at
Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world's most spectacular monuments.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day 02 : Yangon-Sittwe-Mrauk U
After breakfast
at hotel, transfer to Yangon International
Airport for Sittwe by domestic flight. On arrival at Sittwe Airport,
capital of Rakhine State. Arrive at Sittwe airport, transfer to
jetty and 5 hour boat trip to Mrauk U (The Rakhine King founded
Mrauk U in 1433 AD and once a centre for one of Myanmar's most
powerful kingdoms.) by a private boat. Lunch on board and enjoying
crusing voyage up the Kalandan (Kissapanadi) River. In the
evening, arrive at Mrauk U and proceed to hotel. Lunch and Dinner at
local restaurant and overnight at Hotel in Mrauk U.
Day 03 : Mrauk U
After breakfast at hotel, visit Wethali(Vesali) (
founded in the 4th century). Sightseeing includes the ruined City
Wall, Defensive Moat, Central Palace and the Great Image of Su Taung
Pyae (a 5 metre seated Buddha image which is said to have been
carved out of one piece of rock). From Wethali, continue to
Kyauktaw and visit Mahamuni Buddha Image (according to legend the
original site of Mandalay's famous bronze Buddha image). Return to
Mrauk-U. After lunch, visit Museum which houses ancient stone slabs
with inscriptions and an interesting collection of Rakhine-style
Buddha images. Continue to most famous Shittaung Pagoda (The most
complex and well-preserved of the surviving Mrauk U temples and it
was built in 1535 AD by King Minbin, the most powerful of the
Rakhine kings. The name of the temple means " Shrine of the 800,000
images ". With its thick walls, tiny windows and commanding views of
the surrounding area, the temple may have also served as a royal
fortress during times of attack.), Andawthein (Ordination Hall
with the lord Buddha's tooth relic), Htutkanthein (" Ordination
Hall " looks like a huge bunker from the outside. Simple dome-shaped
stupa and this temple is noted for the stone sculptures.)), Pitaka
Taik (compact, highly ornate building and it was built in 1591 AD
as a repository for the Buddhist canon. The most distinguishing
features are its five-tiered roofline and beautifully decorated
east-facing entranceway.), Laungbanpyauk Pagoda (the octagonal
stupa, built in 1525 AD), Sakyamannaung Pagoda (this pagoda is
noted for the development of Mrauk U architecture). Enjoy the
sunset at Shwetaung Hill. Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant and
overnight at Hotel in Mrauk U.
Day04 : Mrauk U-Sittwe
In the morning, transfer to jetty and proceed to Sittwe by boat.
In the late afternoon, arrive at Sittwe and check in hotel. In the
evening, visit Shwesandaw pagoda and stroll around the town.
Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant and Overnight at Hotel in
Sittwe.
Day 05 : Sittwe-Yangon
In the early morning, visit morning fish market, see many kinds
of fish and study about the way of life of the fishermen. It is also
a good photo place. Breakfast and take leisure at hotel. In the
afternoon, transfer to Sittwe Airport for flight Yangon. Arrive at
Yangon and shopping at Bogyoke Aung San Market Bogyoke Aung San
Market (formerly Scott Market and it is a one – stop centre for
shoppers.). Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant and Overnight at
Hotel in Yangon.
Day 06 : Yangon Departure
After breakfast, free time for leisure at Hotel. Leave Yangon
International Airport for departure flight to next destination.
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