Day 01: Bagan arrival – full day sightseeing
Arrival in Bagan by morning flight then spend whole day for exploring the architectural masterpieces of this amazing ancient town, living treasure house of Buddhist architectural beauties.
The sightseeing starts with a visit to most distinctive pagodas such as Shwezigon Pagoda – the holiest one believed to be enshrined with Buddha tooth and hair; Kyansittha Umin temple; Gubyaukgyi Temple (Wetkyiinn village) – the 13th century ‘cave temple’ with fine frescoes of scenes from Jakatas; Htilominlo Temple – the most finest architectural temples of Bagan,.
In the afternoon, Visit to local Handicrafts craft Lacquer ware workshop, then proceed to Manuha, Nanbaya, Myinkabar Gubyaukgyi Temple – well known for its wall painting depicting scenes from the Jataka. Stop at Saraba Gate and Enjoy your sunset over Bagan by riding horse cart to one of elevated area for Panoramic Amazing sunset view.
Overnight in Bagan.
Day 02: Balloon flight – Bagan sightseeing (B)
✓ Optional tour: Wake up in the early morning and take 45 minutes balloon flight; it is a chance to see Bagan waking up in the morning. You will see many temples in the distance and get an aerial view of Bagan, fly over villages and see people getting up in the morning and feeding their animals; or fly over fields and see people going to market. It is an amazing experience.
Back to the hotel, enjoy breakfast. Mostly The balloons Flights finished at 8:30am around.
Today Afternoon visit Nyaung U Market – a typical local market;
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followed by a car to visit the Dhamanyangyi Temple- built by King Narathu in 12th century which displayed the massive & the finest brickwork in Bagan, Thatbyinnyu Temple – the highest building on the Bagan plain, Ananda Temple – King Kyansittha’s masterpiece and the crowning achievement of the early style temple of architecture. In the afternoon, visit Sinphyushin Monastic Complex ( The Buddhist University for 400 Years ), the village Minnanthu ( The Village Of Minister Min Ananta Thu in Bagan Period), Laymyethnar Temple, Phaya Thonezu Temple, Tayokepyay ( Narathihapatae ) Temple and Nanda Pyinnyar Temple and Cave Grotto .
We admire to take a boat ride along the Ayeyarwaddy River to discover the local life and view the scenic Bagan on Southern Horizon by seeing the sunset over river Ayeyarwady.
Overnight in Bagan.
Day 3 Bagan – Chauk – Salay – Mount Popa – Bagan
Today we begin full day visit to Mt Popa and Salay excursion after breakfast.
Begin with a drive south to Salay. After one hour we will make a stop in Chauk which has a colourful morning market to explore. Sometimes, we might have seen some Chin hill tribes in the market whose sell their products. It is a great place for local interaction and photos.
Continue to Salay (30 minutes) from which you will visit several sites including Yoke Sone Kyaung monastery, one of the oldest wooden monastery about 100 years over in the area, which was built in early colonial period.
We then head east toward Mount Popa; the great extinct volcano, and used to be the Summer Palace in Bagan Period, some mention it, “ Oasis in The Semi-desert Zone, Rising out of the shimmering heat, the solitary volcanic crag of Mt. Popa is home to Myanmar’s most powerful “nats”. Visit the Nat Museum with its life-sized statues of the 37 Nat Gods. Walk up the steps to the stupas and shrines that top the hill above the museum, seeing many pilgrims along the way to climb up about 777 steps. (and the climb is optional).
Transfer back to Bagan late this afternoon.
• Departure: Wednesday To Sunday (Salay Museum is closed on Monday, Tuesday and public holidays)
Overnight in Bagan or transfer to airport for your next destination.