5-day Yangon – Golden Rock – Bago – Yangon

Day 1 · Arrive Yangon & Yangon Sightseeing

1. 1

   Yangon (Rangoon)

   30 min

   Upon arrival at the airport, welcome by local tour guide and he will be held on a placard with your name on it. And then transfer to hotel for check-in

2. 2

   Yangon City Hall

   2 hours Admission included

   transfer to Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office where their specially-trained guide will give a briefing about the progress, and challenges to come, of preserving the city’s buildings. Afterwards, begin a 2.5 hour walking tour through central Yangon. Starting at Yangon’s Heritage Trust Office on Lower Pansodan Road and Highlights include City Hall, the High Court and the former Burma Railways Company – one of Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings

Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 2 · Yangon Sightseeing & Shopping

1. 1

   Chaukhtatgyi Buddha

   30 min Admission included

   Visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, which is famous for its huge image of a reclining Buddha and which was built in 1966 to replace the old image built in1907

2. 2

   Kandawgyi Lake

   30 min Admission included

   You will also have the option to visit Kandawgyi Lake and surrounding areas, which offer numerous photo opportunities. In the early evening, you will visit Strand jetty to witness the daily life of the local people and Yangon River, which offers a remarkable atmosphere with spectacular colors and photo opportunities

3. 3

   Yangoods Bogyoke Market

   30 min

   You will go shopping at the Bogyoke market (formerly "Scott market") where you can get a wide range of Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and lacquer ware. Time permitting, your guide will bring you to the famous MK gems shop, where high quality gems are displayed in eight different decorated show rooms.

4. 4

   Shwedagon Pagoda

   one hour Admission included

   continue to Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Although the origins of the pagoda are unclear, the local legend states that the original structure was built 2500 years ago then renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15th century. The 8-sided central stupa is 99 meters tall and gilded with gold leaf and is surrounded by 64 smaller stupas and your guide will show you around the massive complex, explaining why this temple is so revered. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point

Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 3 · Yangon - Golden Rock Pagoda

1. 1

   Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

   4 hours Admission included

   From our hotel in Kyaikhtiyo we first take a truck and then enjoy the trekking to Golden Rock, it will take about 1 hour up the hill to enjoy the sunset at the Golden Rock. The famous 'Golden Rock' is a sacred, massive gold-leafed boulder delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff near the top of Mt. Kyaikhtiyo and it is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines

Overnight at Mountain Top Hotel (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 4 · Golden Rock – Bago – Yangon

1. 1

   Bago

   3 hours

   Bago, Located only 80 km, was an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom in 15th century and enjoy the Bago sightseeing including Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha (55 metres long), Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Myo Ma Local Market, 28 meter high huge Buddha Image of Kyaikpun Pagoda, Chinese Kwanyin Temple and upon your interest, you can visit the Kanbawzathardi Palace of King Bayinnaung

Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 5 · Yangon departure

1. 1

   Yangon (Rangoon)

   30 min

   You enjoy your free time until being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.