Ancient Capitals Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, head to the ancient capital of Amarapura, a royal capital founded before Mandalay. Firstly, visit Mahagandayon Monastery; every day at mid-morning, monks and novices line up to receive their daily offering of alms and food from faithful Buddhists. Then, visit weaving industries, a traditional silk & cotton weaving. Afterward, head to Sagaing, the spiritual center of Myanmar. Hundreds of stupas, monasteries, temples, and nunneries are to be found in Sagaing Hill, thousands of monks and nuns retreat here for meditation and contemplation. Visit some of the most famous temples, such as Tupayon Paya and Hsinmyashin Paya (the Pagoda of Many Elephants). Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, proceed to the ancient capital of Inwa, and sightseeing by horse-cart, including stops at the famous Bagaya Kyaung, Me Nu Oak Kyaung Monasteries, and Nanmyint leaning tower (visit outside only). Then, transfer to the two-century-old U-Bein teak bridge on the Taungtaman Lake. Take a leisurely walk over the bridge and enjoy the panoramic sunset view of Taungthaman Lake and the surrounding. Finally, return to Mandalay and transfer to your hotel.

Excursion to ancient royal capitals of Amarapura, Inwa and Sagaing. (by car, ferry and horse-cart)

• Attending a morning alms collection at a monastery outside Mandalay.
• Walking amongst the wonders at Sagaing, home to 600 pagodas and monasteries.
• Enjoying the panoramic views of Buddhist monasteries and the Irrawaddy River from Sagaing Hill.
• Witnessing the sunset from one of the world’s oldest teakwood bridges in Amarapura.