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MRAUK U ( Ancient City ) Tour
Yangon — Mrauk U — Sittwe — Yangon
7 Days Tour
All year around available
Mrauk-U or Mrohaung, one of the best archaeological site, is situated in Rakhine State, on southwestern part of Myanmar. The ancient capital founded by Rakhine King Minsawmon in 1433 A.D. Mrauk-U, at its golden days is contemporary with the Tudor period in England, the Mogul Empire in India. Mrauk U period flourished between 15th century and 18th century. The arly17th century was Rakhine's Golden Age for its trading with western countries.
At its zenith, it was said, more than six million pagodas and temples flourished there and they formed the pride of the golden city pagodas and temples are strategically located on the hilltops and look like fortress. There are many countless images spreading all over with some are in ruins and influenced by Indian culture and civilization.
Some of the notable sites to visit are the massive Shitthaung-paya a curiously remarkable temple with countless Buddha Images and relies, the fortress-like temple Htaukkan-thein noted for the interesting stone sculptures in the vaulted passages, an octagonal temple Andaw-thein with its unique stone carvings and floral design.
Another ancient capital is Wethali (Vesali), a Kingdom founded in the 4th century which prospered for some 400 years. The ruined city wall and moat give you an idea of the size of the former city. It is situated 8Km to north of Marauk U. This ancient city is earlier than Mrauk U period. For the tourists who have already experienced Bagan should also visit Mrauk U, which is the 2nd biggest archaeological site in Myanmar.
(I)Breif description of Yangon
Yangon has a lush, park-like and tranquil atmosphere as soon as one leaves the relatively small downtown area. British established Yangon as their capital in 1852 after they won control of Lower Myanmar. They built many beautiful colonial buildings, some of ornate red brick and others with cream-painted Corinthian columns, rising three stories, Colonial buildings in private hands are not usually maintained due to exorbitant costs but those owned by the government are still magnificent. Some fine examples of colonial architecture can be seen on Pandodan Street and Strand Road.
Day(01) Yangon–Arrival(D)
Arrive at Yangon International Airport, warmly welcome by guide (escort) and transfer to hotel. Evening sightseeing in high lights Shwedagon Pagoda (world famous glistening gold stupa towering over the city with spearing to height of 326 feet), dinner and cultural show at Karaweik Nandaw Restaurant (a royal barge on the lake in Kandawgyi Relaxation Zone). Over night in Yangon Hotel.
Mrauk U
Mrauk-U, in Rakhine (Arakan) State is also known by another name: Mrohaung, meaning ‘Old City’. The Rakhine civilisation was contemporary to the Pyu, and the 2nd century Greek geographer Ptolemy referred to the kingdom as Argyre, which later historians identified as ‘Arakan’. The Mrauk-U period from 1430 to 1784 CE was the last in Rakhine history. It was an era of final greatness and glory, recorded in the 17th century writings of a Portuguese priest, Father Manrique, who lived in Mrauk-U and had access to the court.
Day(02) Yangon-Sittwe by flight
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Yangon airport to visit Sittwe and Mrauk-U. Welcome at Sittwe Airport and Transfer to the Jetty for boating up the beautiful grand Kaladan river.
When get to Mrauk-U transfer to hotel. Dinner at hotel restaurant.
Overnight in Mrauk-U Hotel.
Day(03) Full day Mrauk-U sightseeing (Only major sites in Mrauk-U)
East of Mrauk Oo sightseeing
Mun Khaung Shwe Du (17thcentury) sand stone stupaPisi ruined temple with 5 monolith imagesImmense Kothaung cave temple of
16thcentury (Resemble Borobudur of Java) Ruined TempleWalk Through “Wah Thee” or Alay Zee village where there are primitive traditional method of alcohol distillery, and hats, mats, baskets, fans making home industries, they are made of bamboo and vegetable materials.Old city wall and city gate, beautiful Lake of Mrauk-U dynasty.Visit Luck Kauk Zee monastery where you can study Buddhist art collections from vethali dynasty (4thto 9thcentury), Lay Myo dynasty (10thto 15thcentury)Shit Thaung cave temple of 1553Ann Daw Thein Cave temple with fine stone carvings (Supposed to be enshrined the relic molar of Lord Buddha.A massive cave fortress like temple of Htuke Kan TheinIf time permits, continue to library, Anorma image and Sunset from Ratana Sanrie hill.
Overnight in Mrauk-U Hotel.
Day(04) Full day Mrauk-U sightseeing
Mun Khaung Shwe Du (17thcentury) sand stone stupaVisit Prun Zee & Kyauk-Reike village, where you can walk and see way of life. Making of thatch roof sheets from Nipa palm leaves
Collecting Nipa palm juice (a kind of toddy juice), when fresh it is sweet and keep in the sun, the juice ferments and intoxicated. Traditional way of alcohol distillery, and hats, mats, baskets and fans making with bamboo and vegetable materials. On the way back visit Pha Ra Paw temple and Law-Ka-Man-Aung stupa. After lunch, transfer to jetty for Sittwe, on the way you can stop at Pone-Nar-Kyun (a small town). If time permits up the Oo-Rike-Taung Stupe and enjoy the panoramic view of Kaladan river. Proceed to Sittwe
Overnight in Sittwe Hotel
Day(05) Full day Sittwe sightseeing
After breakfast at hotel, visit to Baung-Dhut village. It is Sakma (Thet) people village. There live some old women with big ear ring holes in their ears. They weave the cloth with the looms fixed to the waists. On the way back, visit Rakhine textile weaving looms and blacksmith workships. Lunch break, back to hotel, check out and transfer to the Jetty, boat to Sittwe. Transfer to Hotel. If in time for the sunset, sunset from the sea beach.
Overnight in Sittwe Hotel.
Day(06) Sittwe – come back to Yangon by flight
After breakfast at hotel, if want to visit weaving villages, proceed to Thein Dan and Kyauk Ten Chey villages (see a visit to weaver villages). Back to hotel, lunch before transfer to Airport.
After arrived at Yangon airport, transfer to hotel. Free and easy in Yangon.
Overnight in Yangon Hotel.
Day(07) Yangon sightseeing (Departure Yangon)
After breakfast at hotel, visit for Yangon sightseeing.
Half day sightseeing in Yangon.
Sule Pagoda, is the elegant, small gold spire is reputed to be even older than the 2500 year-old Shwedagon but there are no contemporary records. The earlier name of Sule pagoda is Kyaik A-thote, and it was probably built by Mon kings or nobility sometime since the 14 century when they first bagan extensive renovations of the Shwedagon. And then proceed to Yangon port and China town and Bogyoke Market. After that, transfer to Yangon international airport and send off for your international flight.
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