Tour Destination
The
town ever green and cool with tropical trees, parks and beautiful
lakes. It was founded by Alungpaya on the side of small village
called Dagon, when he conquered lower Myanmar in 1755. The name of
“Yangon” means “End of Strife” which has anglicized to Yangoon. in
the present day we called Yangon. There are regular daily flights to
Yangon from Bangkok and Singapore. Charter flights and cruise ships
are granted visa on arrival on prior arrangement. Tour Hilighted
include – Shwedagon Pagoda, KabaAye Pagoda, MaharPasana Guha, Sule
Pagoda, City Hall, Scort Market, Chaukhtetgyi Pagoda, Gems Museum,
National Museum and many other interesting places.
The
centre of Myanmar culture, the last capital of Myanmar Kings, is
located in central Myanmar, 688 kilometer north of Yangon. It was
built in 1857 by King Mindon. Today it is the second largest city
boasting its rich culture heritage and also the commercial centre
with railway, river and air lines link to all parts of the
country. Mandalay is only and hour’s flight from Yangon by road it
takes about 12 hours by express coaches and about 14 hours by train.
There are so many places to go around Mandalay and its surroundings.
1.Amarapura
situated at 11 kilometer south of Mandalay, the capital city of
Konbaung dynasty. Inwa is the another ancient capital, knows as the
Kingdom of Inwa during the second Myanmar Empire.
2.Sagaing
lies 21 km south west of Mandalay beside the Ayeyarwaddy river. The
Sagaing Hills are dotted with pagodas and there are over 500
monasteries, a retreat for some 6000 monks and nuns.
3.Mingunn
located about 11 km up river from Mandalay on the western banks of
the Ayeyarwaddy river, well-known for the 19th ton Mingunn Bell.
4.Pyin Oo Lwin, over 1000 m above see level is a popular hill
station about 69 km away from Mandalay.
About
136km to the west of Mandalay is Monywa, the commercial centre of
Chindwin valley.
The
main tourist attraction in Myanmar. It is located on the eastern
bank of the Ayeyarwaddy river also being the capital of fist Myanmar
Empire, dotted with pagodas and temples of the 11th -13th century.
900m
above see level is one of the main tourist attraction in Myanmar.
The lake, 22km long and 10km across has a population of some
150,000, many people who live on floating island and cottages in the
water. It is famous for its scenic beauty and the unique leg-rowing
of the Inthas, the native lake dwellers.
This
Mystical pagoda stands on a gold glide boulder, perched on the edge
of the hill over 1100km above sea-level. It is said that this pagoda
have been built over 2400 years ago since Buddha life-time. Kyaik Hte Yoo,
the town at the foot of the hill, is about 160km from Yangon.
A
town, the capital of Mon State, situated at the mouth of the
Thanlwin River. About 34km from Mawlamyine is Thanbyuzayat, famous
for an allied war memorial cemetry for the prisoner of war who lost
their lives by building the famous Death Rail Way across the river
Kwai.
Located
on the Rakhine coast near Thandwe. Ngapali is famous for its unspoilt
beach only 30 minutes flights from Yangon.
The
town is the capital of old Rakhine Kings, Which become popular in
recent year, famous for its old temple with wall painting influence
Indian culture. It is also accessible by boat from Sittwe via
Ponnakyun and Kyauktaw.
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