Journey to the enchanting Golden Rock – 5 Days
Embark on a journey like no other with our exclusive transportation arrangements for the Golden Rock Trip. What sets our transport apart is the seamless blend of adventure, comfort, and authenticity, enchanting your overall travel experience. Enjoy scenic transfers, open truck excursions, cultural connections, accessibility, and exclusive experiences, all tailored to make your trip truly unforgettable.
Our tour guide will meet with a very warm welcome when you arrive at Yangon International Airport. Transfer to hotel and overnight in Yangon.
Today, the sightseeing tour begins with a visit to the old colonial-style city center, including City Hall, Mahabandoola Park with the Independence Monument, Pansodan Street, and Yangon Jetty by Car. Next, we proceed to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market, (closed every Monday & Public holiday) famous for its shops offering souvenir, handicrafts, luxury item, foot wares, clothing, jewelary, food stuff and paintings.
In the afternoon, the tour continues with a visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, home to a colossal reclining Buddha. We then explore Karaweik Hall (Royal barge) on the Royal lake and Kandawgyi Park for relaxation and photo opportunities. The final highlight of the day is the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome illuminated by the sunshine before sunset. Overnight in Yangon.
Our tour begins with a pickup from your hotel, heading to Bago, the 16th-century capital. Along the way, we will make a brief stop at the War Cemetery for a photo opportunity. Upon arriving in Bago, our first stop is Kyaik Khat Wain Monastery, providing insights into the monks’ daily life and an opportunity to witness the lunch process. Following this, we will visit the impressive Shwe Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha, measuring 55 meters in length, and the Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda, featuring a towering 28-meter high image. Our exploration continues with visits to the Kyaikpun Pagoda and the Kanbawzathardi Golden Palace of King Bayinnaung where you can observe a replica place with original teak posts. In the afternoon, we will proceed to Kyaikhto, head directly to the basecamp, and then take an open truck to the mountain top. which takes approximately one hour. The journey through the monsoon forest with mountain ranges provides a unique experience.
Afterward, there’s a 20 minutes’ walk to our destination. In the evening, we will enjoy the breathtaking sunset from the mountain top before spending the night at hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, our tour guide will pick you up to visit the main pilgrimage site. Here, you will witness the sacred boulder covered in gold leaves, delicately balanced on the very edge of a cliff, 3000ft above sea level. Take in the breathtaking sunset from this unforgettable vantage point. The Golden Rock Pagoda hosts the 9000-candle lighting festival twice a year, making it one of Myanmar’s popular events.
In the afternoon, we will take a truck down to the basecamp and then continue the drive back to Yangon.
Upon arrival, transfer to your staying hotel for an overnight.
Morning, visit to, continue your visit to Botahtaung Pagoda, Bo Bo Gyi and Ahma Mya Nan New, a devoted guardian of the Botahtaung Pagoda. Revered as a dragon protecting the pagoda, she is believed to fulfill as many wishes as possible, a belief shared by devout devotees from Thailand, Vietnam, and various other countries.
After that, transfer to Yangon international airport flight back to home.
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