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Tour Code: GAH - 014

Yangon – Sittwe – Mrauk U – Sittwe – Ngapali Beach - Yangon (8D /7 N)

Brief Itinerary

Day – 01: Yangon arrival and sightseeing (by car)
Arrive at Yangon International Airport to be welcomed upon arrival by your gracious tour guide. Transfer and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, take a tour of Yangon including a photo stop at Karaweik Hall (named after a sacred mythological bird) which is a royal barge floating in Kandawgyi ("Royal") Lake and then stop at the Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda (Reclining Buddha) a colossal reclining Buddha (which is only surpassed in size by the one in Bago). Later that afternoon, visit to the city center and see the gilded 2,500 year-old Sule Pagoda (a magnificent octagonal golden pagoda which is said to enshrine a hair of Buddha). Then, you will visit the beautiful colonial-style buildings surrounding Mahabandula Park, take a tour of the Naga (hand blown) Glass Factory and stroll through the quaint and narrow streets of Chinatown including the short visit to Tao Temple. Spend the night at your hotel in Yangon.

Day – 02: Yangon – Sittwe – Mrauk U (by flight, car & boat)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the Yangon airport for your flight to Sittwe. Upon arrival at the Sittwe airport, you will be transferred to a jetty for your departure to Mrauk U by a private boat. It will take about 5 to seven hours (depending on the river current and the boat) to get Mrauk U. Upon your arrival at the Mrauk U jetty, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the night at your hotel in Mrauk U. (The following is a short history of Mrauk U: Mrauk U was a capital city founded by King Min Saw Mon in 1430. It was the last capital of the powerful Rakhine Kings where the Rakhine had its full bloom. There were 48 kings in the Mrauk U dynasty, which was ruled for 355 long years. This great city was built in a beautiful valley surrounded by high mountain ranges (as was described by Manrique, who was a Portuguese missionary in Mrauk U in 1630). Unfortunately, the city of Mrauk U came to its end when there were two serious earthquakes in 1761 and 1762 that destroyed it. In 1784, Rakhine was occupied by the Burmese King Bodawpaya. Afterwards, several important historical events occurred which were the Anglo-Myanmar War and the Rantapo Treaty in which Rakhine and Tennessarim were annexed making Rakhine part of India).

Day – 03: Mrauk U full day sightseeing (by car)
After having an early morning breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Mrauk U Market. You will have an opportunity to observe firsthand the lifestyle of local people. Next, you will go to the Archaeological Museum where you will see ancient stone slabs and artifacts as well as a model of Mrauk U with the palace site. You will proceed to the Koethaung Pagoda, which has 90,000 Buddha Images and is surrounded by rice paddy fields and then visit the Pisei Pagoda. King Kawliya built this pagoda in 1123 A.D. The pagoda contains a relic of Buddha. Later, the pagoda was damaged, and afterwards, the kings of Mrauk-U Dynasty repaired it. You will next proceed to Ketsekan Lake (the royal hand-washing lake). You will visit the Shittaung Temple, whichname means "Shrine of 80,000 Images". It was built in 1535 and is the best preserved of many monuments. Situated near the Shittaung Temple on a small hill is the Andaw Thein Pagoda (meaning the tooth relic of Buddha), which was built by King Min Hla Raza in 1521 to enshrine a tooth relic brought from Sri Lanka by King Minbin. Next, you will visit the Rakhine Museum where one of the exhibits shows the sixty-four various kinds of hairstyles that the local women have worn throughout their history. You will also see the Langbankpyauk Pagoda, locally know as the "plate pagoda" because there are some glazed flowers there that look like a plate. You will end the day by viewing a dramatic sunset at Harrestaung Hill. Spend the night in your hotel in Mrauk U.

Day – 04: Mrauk U – Sittwe (by car & boat)
After an early morning breakfast, you will return to Sittwe by boat. On the way to Sittwe, you will stop at the Myo Village, noted for it's traditional Khami Cloth (which is known for its beauty). You will arrive in the late afternoon in Sittwe where you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. The following is a short history of Sittwe: Sittwe is the capital of the Rakhine State and its former name is Akyab. After the first Anglo-Myanmar War, British troops shifted their headquarters from Mrauk U to Akyab (Sittwe). From then on, Akyab (Sittwe) become a Commissioner's headquarters as well as the district headquarters. The name "Sittwe" is derived from "Sitay". "Si" means "military" and "Tay" means "camp". Putting the two together, Sittwe means the place where a military camp is stationed. Sittwe is a lovely town situated at the junction of the mouth of Kaladan River and the Bay of Bengal. Being a seaside town, the climate of Sittwe is moderate. Spend the night in your hotel in Sittwe.

Day – 05: Sittway – Yangon (by car & flight)
After breakfast, you will visit the Sittwe Market where people come to sell their produce including fish and fruits & vegetables. At the market you will see the Rakhine traditional longgyi (which is a sarong that is worn by Myanmar men). It is popular not only in Rakhine, but in all of Myanmar. If the time permits, you will visit the Buddha Image with golden face at the Payagyi Temple and also go to the Cultural Museum. Late in the day, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Thandwe. Upon arrival Thandwe, you will be driven to Ngapali Beach. Spend the night in your hotel in Ngapali Beach.

Day – 06: Ngapali
Spend the day on Ngapali Beach at leisure, relaxing and enjoying the beauty of your surroundings. Spend the night in your hotel in Ngapali Beach.

Day – 07: Ngapali
Spend a second day on Ngapali Beach at leisure, relaxing and enjoying the beauty of your surroundings. Spend the night in your hotel in Ngapali Beach.

Day – 08: Ngapali – Thandwe – Yangon – departure (by flight & car)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be driven to the Thandwe airport for your flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon, you will be transfered to Yangon International airport for departure from Myanmar.

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