Yangon - Bago - Thanlyin 4 days

Arrive at Yangon International airport, met and welcomed by our guide, and transfer to Bago - an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom founded in the 13th century. Visit Kyakhatwine Monastery which you may observe over 600 student monks having lunch under the way of Buddha’s guidance, Shwethalyaung Pagoda, the 55-meter long and 16-meter high reclining Buddha Image built in 994 AD, and Shwemawdaw (or the Golden God Pagoda), the tallest of the Burmese pagodas. It has been growing for more than 1000 years. After lunch at Bago, continue to Golden Rock (Kyaikhtiyo), one of the most exciting tourist destinations, famous for its mystical pagoda standing on the precarious gilded gold boulder on the edge of the cliff which is over 3000 feet above sea level at Mount Kyaikhtiyo. Arrive at the base camp of the mountain, change to the local truck about 45 minutes drive up the mountain. Overnight at hotel in Golden Rock.

Meals: L, D

Accommodation: Hotel

Arrive at Yangon International airport, met and welcomed by our guide, and transfer to a local restaurant for dinner. Then transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Meals: D

Accommodation: Hotel

Bago is an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom founded in the 13th century. Visit Kyakhatwine Monastery which you may observe over 600 student monks having lunch under the way of Buddha’s guidance, Shwethalyaung Pagoda, the 55-meter long and 16-meter high reclining Buddha Image built in 994 AD, and Shwemawdaw (or the Golden God Pagoda), the tallest of the Burmese pagodas. It has been growing for more than 1000 years. After lunch at Bago, continue to Golden Rock (Kyaikhtiyo), one of the most exciting tourist destinations, famous for its mystical pagoda standing on the precarious gilded gold boulder on the edge of the cliff which is over 3000 feet above sea level at Mount Kyaikhtiyo. Arrive at the base camp of the mountain, change to the local truck about 45 minutes drive up the mountain. Overnight at hotel in Golden Rock.

Meals: L, D

Accommodation: Hotel

After breakfast, descend from Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda. Drive back to Yangon via Bago and sightseeing includes “Kanbawzathardi Palace,” the famous palace of King Bayinnaung (1551-1581 AD), which is extensively excavated and some buildings are rebuilt, and “Kyeik Pun Pagoda” built by King Dhamma Zedi in 1476 AD, four gigantic Buddha statues all in sitting posture facing the four cardinal points of the compass. Then drive back to Yangon. On the way, visit Lawka Chanthar, the world's biggest marble Buddha, and a royal white elephant statue. In the evening, visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, a massive bell-shaped golden spire covered with 60 tons of gold plates enshrined with the Lord Buddha and the eight-hair relic, built over 2500 years ago. It is also the most outstanding and holiest site in Myanmar. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Hotel

After breakfast, drive to the colonial town of Thanlyin (former name Syrian). It was a major port and an important trading center in the 17th century. On the way, we will stop at the Kyaikkhauk Pagoda, one of the ancient ones, located on a hillock. Then, visit Yele Paya situated in mid-stream of a river which we need to travel by local boat and stroll out the Thanlyin local market along the riverside, where you can see the daily lifestyles of local people. On the way back, we will also explore the ruins of ancient Portuguese Church, which is a place to know the archaeological era of the 18th century. After that, drive back to Yangon and start to visit city tour such as the heart of Yangon to see Independence Monument in Mahabandoola Park, City Hall, High Court, and many colonial style buildings, Botahtaung Pagoda and Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) which can be said as a shopping paradise for tourists. You will see a variety of traditional handicraft, gemstone, art, food, and clothes. In the evening, transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure.

Meals: B, L

Accommodation: N/A