Description
Today we will visit two former capitals of Myanmar: Amarapura and Sagaing. Being the center of power from 1783 to 1857, today you can find in Amarapura the ruins of the city gate, the palace and tombs of old kings. There are also numerous stupas to be visited in the area. Located on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River, 21km south west of Mandalay, Sagaing is Myanmar’s ancient capitals known for its hundreds of white, silver and gold pagodas and monasteries that dot its hilly landscape.
Detail Itinerary
Morning, enjoy an excursion to Amarapura & Sagaing: you are driven to Ava Bridge and visit Sagaing Hills; a place for Buddhist devotees: A visit will be made at Soon U Ponnayashin Pagoda, Umin thonze, Zayartheingyi Nunnery. Next, move to MahaGandayon Buddhist Monastery to observe the life style of thousands of Buddhist monks and sunset from U-Bein Wooden Bridge constructed across the TaungThaMann Lake. Return to Mandalay in the afternoon.
(Included: car, English language guide and Sagaing entrance fees only; excluded: Mandalay/Amareapura zone fees).
PRICES
Included
- Private transportation with English
- Entrance fee & mineral water
- Lunch
