Mandalay, the second largest city and the former royal capital of Myanmar, is one of four “classic” destinations in Myanmar (besides Yangon, Bagan, and Inle Lake). The city and its outskirts are full of attractions and sights such as the Royal Palace Monastery, Mandalay Hill, Mahamuni Pagoda and U Bein Bridge. As the main tourist center, Mandalay offers a variety of housing supplies. However, if you really want to find the accommodations not only to stay but also relax and enjoy life with best perfect services, a resort in Mandalay may be a good choice. Here we recommend you several options.Mandalay Hill Resort – the best Mandalay resortSituated at the foot of Mandalay Hill, the resort offers a panoramic view of a myriad of pagodas and faces the distinctive architecture of the Royal Palace and its beautiful moat. From the resort, you can easily reach splendid ancient pagodas or take a mountain tour on the Mandalay Hill and discover mysterious treasures there. Accommodation facilities to impress the most discerning of guests, the 206 guestrooms and suites provide you a “taste of paradise” in itself. From each room, one can experience some spectacular views of Mandalay Hill, the Royal Palace, the famous Irrawaddy River and the city of Mandalay, once the Royal Capital of Myanmar. The rate for a superior room is from 240 USD while for a spa villa, the renting price may be up to thousands of dollars. In terms of dining, this resort in Mandalay will be a noteworthy address. Indeed, the hotel comprises a range of restaurants and lounges: Kinsana Garden Theater, Kipling's Lounge, Ming’s Asian Kitchen, Yadanabon Café and Pavilion, serving not only the local food but also cuisines all over the world. This one is a good idea for your Myanmar travel. Focus on: Mandala Spa VillaIf you are a frequent traveler, you may not be unfamiliar with villas in resorts. However, the Mandalar Spar Villa of the Mandalay Hill Resort will be obviously a special “phenomenon. Choosing a spa villa, you will not only have a wonderful living space with best services but also have your mind, soul, and body rejuvenated thanks to health care therapies. Address: No. 9, Kwin (416.B), 10th Street At the foot of Mandalay Hill, Mandalay, Myanmar Contact: mandalayhillresorthotel.com Rupar Mandalar Resort – an affordable resort in MandalayA lot of tourists say that Rupar Mandalar Resort has a “weird location”. Honestly speaking, its location is less appreciated as it’s quite far from the city center (5 kilometers) and the attractions such as Royal Palace Monastery (more than 5 kilometers) and Mandalay Hill (nearly 8 kilometers), and has the view of almost nothing interesting. However, the resort provides really good accommodations at a reasonable price. The 44 rooms are designed in single-storey house, full of modern amenities and surrounded by lush green gardens. Other facilities include restaurants and lounge, swimming pool, health and beauty spa. The facilities are so good that they have been marked 10 points in Agoda.com. The room rate is only from $105. The resort serves a variety of dishes such as: Myanmar, Thai, Chinese and European ones. In general, dining services are not really excellent but acceptable for the price. See more: http://blogs.geo.fr/mapage/voyagebirmanie Focus on: Spa treatmentsThe resort spa offers a variety of treatments: Thai Massage, Foot Spa, Hand Spa, Slimming Massage, Sauna and Jacuzzi, Rupar Massage and Mandalar Massage. The time for treatments is 60 - 180 minutes. Address: (A-15), Corner of 53rd & 30th Street, Mandalay Contact: http://ruparmandalar.com/ - (95) 9-402658777 We expect that the information will help you in choosing reasonable accommodations in the second largest city. Consider carefully you budget, your preference, and taste to choose a good resort in Mandalay. See more: Burma tours
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Yangon is the city of not only splendid gilded temples and pagodas, fresh green parks, busy markets and a myriad of other interesting things but also a rich cuisine culture. The Yangon cuisine is the perfect combination between the quintessence of Thai, Chinese and Indian cuisines with the master cooking art of locals peoples. Here we recommend the best restaurants in Yangon where you may have unforgettable cuisine experiences.Shwe That DrinkLocated in a beautifully decorated mansion, this is one of the best Yangon restaurants for the price. It’s interesting that the restaurant is also a catering training school whose graduates work at the best hotels and restaurants in Yangon. You can choose from set meals of two or three dishes. The restaurant-school was established by a French person named Francois and has an intake of 22 students per year. Training comprises both front-of-house and kitchen skills under the supervision of French chefs. Before your meal, you can take a tour of the premises and learn about the aims of the venture. Price: lunch/dinner from K19,000 - 32,000 Hours: noon - 2pm & 6.30 - 9.30pm Tue - Sun, closed Jul & Aug Contact: http://www.facebook.com/shwesabwe - 09 42100 5085 Location: 20 Malikha St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Feel Myanmar FoodThe restaurant which has its own long history is a wonderful place to start discovering Burmese cuisine. There is always a variety of freshly made dishes on display; all you need to do is just go to the counter and point out what you'd like. Every meal comprises a bowl of soup, a plate of salad veggies and a small dessert. Outside are situated a lot of stalls selling sweets and other takeaways. This is one of the most popular restaurants in Yangon chosen by both locals and foreign embassy staff. Highly recommend for your Myanmar travel. Price: dishes from K1500, curries from K3800 Hours: 6am - 11pm Contact: http://www.feelrestaurant.com - 01-511 6872 Location: 124 Pyidaungsu Yeiktha St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) GekkoIt’s possibly the best Japanese restaurants in Yangon. The justly popular and stylish restaurant and lounge bar is on the ground floor of the historic building of Sofaer. The mainstay is Japanese dishes, such as grilled skewers of meat and vegetable and sushi which are prepared in the open kitchen. Besides, there are some Vietnamese and Korean in the menu. It’s best for you to visit the restaurant in the evenings and live jazz is shown every Friday from 7pm until 10pm. Price: mains US $8 - 12 Hours: 11am - 11pm Contact: http://www.gekkoyangon.com - 01-386 986 Location: 535 Merchant St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) See more:https://sites.google.com/view/hanoivoyage/ Rau RamFor Southeast-Asian cuisine enthusiasts, the restaurant will be a great place among numerous restaurants in Yangon. It’s located in east of downtown, hitting the mark with its Vietnamese-inspired menu made for sharing. The refreshing starter is the Hokkaido scallop crudo, and the root-vegetable rendang and bo kho (beef brisket and oxtail stew with garlic bread are the satisfying main courses. Price: mains K12,000 - 25,000 Hours: 5-11pm Tue-Sun Contact: http://www.rauram.com - 09 45516 0657 Location: 64B Yay Kaw St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Taing Yin TharTaing Yin Thar stands out by an airy wood-beamed dining hall with verandahs for outdoor dining. The restaurant offers a wide range of Myanmar ethnic dishes that you're unlikely to find elsewhere. If you are a vegetarian, it’s one of the best restaurants in Yangon for you as plenty of vegetarian options are always available here. Price: mains K3000-6000 Hours: 10 am - midnight Contact: http://www.taingyinthar.com.mm - 01-966 0792 Location: cnr May Kha & Parami Rds, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) In addition to restaurants, you can find a great number of street food stalls at almost all of the streets in the Yangon downtown during your Burma tours. Whether you choose a luxurious restaurant or a normal street stall, the appetizing dishes of Yangon will enchant you. Yangon, the former capital and largest city of Myanmar, attracts visitors by its majestic pagodas, lush green parks, bustling markets and delicious dishes. Among various tourist attractions and sights of the city, here we suggest top five things to see in Yangon.1. Shwedagon PagodaBeing the jewel of Yangon and the pride of Myanmar people, the pagoda is always ranked first in the list of things to see in Yangon. Standing out by the main stupa which is 99 meters high, Shwedagon Pagoda can be seen from every corner of the city. It’s amazing that it is covered by 30 tons of gold and thousands of diamonds as well as other types of gems. No one can say exactly how old then pagoda is. Local people believed that it’s more than 2,600 years old while scientists estimate it was built 1,000-1,500 years ago. The pagoda is the most sacred shrine in Myanmar; it’s said to house four sacred treasures of Buddhism, such as the stem of Kakusandha Buddha, the water filter and a piece of cloth of Kassapa Buddha eight hairs of Sakyamuni Buddha. Every day, visiting nuns, monks and pilgrims from all over the country pray, chant, eat and snooze beneath beautifully carved eaves. 2. Chauktatgi Buddha TempleThere are at least two reasons to put Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple into the list of top 5 things to see in Yangon. Firstly, it’s the most well-known Buddhist temple in Bahan Township, Yangon, and secondly, you have to pay no fee to visit it, which is very usually to most tourist attractions and sights in Myanmar. The pagoda is famous for the Reclining Buddha, one of the most sacred and largest Buddha images in Myanmar. The image is 66 meters (217 ft) long; its crown is decorated with diamonds and other gems, and the feet are etched with inscriptions showing the symbols and characteristics of the Buddha. There are a lot of floor space surrounding the Reclining Buddha where a lot of people having lunch with their friends and family. Join them if you want to chat with friendly locals and better understand their spiritual life in your Myanmar travel. 3. Bogyoke Aung San MarketYou may hear a lot of travelers say that Bogyoke Aung San Market is a wonderful place to buy souvenirs. This is absolutely right! However, even when you do not have the intention to buy anything, the market is totally worth being included in the top 5 things to see in Yangon. Indeed, a visit to the market is a great opportunity to learn about the most typical handicraft products of Myanmar, such as woven textiles from the Chin and Naga tribes, woodcarving from Mandalay and lacquerware from Bagan, and trade practices of Myanmar people. Inviting tourists to buy goods, quoting the price, negotiating…all are carried on in warm and friendly attitude. In additions, you will find some currency shops where you can change US dollars into Myanmar Kyats with good rates on the south side of the markets. See more: http://voyageauvietnam2017.bravesites.com/blog 4. China townIf you are a foodie, head to Chinatown town on your Yangon tour. This is one of the busiest and most eventful places in the city, especially in the evening when food vendors appear on sides of the streets, and provide you with everything from ready-made foods to fresh produce. The Kheng Hock Keong Temple, Sule Pagoda and Night market at Maha Bandula road are all located in the China Town area, so can make a day tour to these places. 5. Kandawgyi ParkAmong what to see in Yangon, Kandawgyi Park is a very special phenomenon as it’s absolutely opposed to the business and eventfulness of the others. You will have a quiet, light and fresh space in the park. You can sit back, relax here amid green trees, fragrant flowers, and watch animals (some of which are rare) do their business. Above are the top 5 things to see in Yangon. Besides, you can visit a great number of other tourist attractions and sights such as Sule Pagoda, Botataung Pagoda, Myanmar National Museum and Myanmar Zoo. Yangon is a limitless treasure; the only matter is how much time you can spend exploring it in your Burma tours. Yangon, one of 4 tourist highlights of Myanmar (besides Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake), is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the Golden Pagoda Country. Most international travelers spend several days on their Myanmar tour exploring the busy and dynamic city. Here we suggest what to do in Yangon Myanmar.1. Shwedagon Pagoda – visit and buy souvenirsShwedagon Pagoda may be the best answer to the question: what to do in Yangon. Being the most important pagoda in Myanmar, the pagoda is a must to any traveler who tours Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda stands out by the 99-meter-high main stupa, which can be seen from every corner of the city. Locals believe that it was built 2,600 years ago and thus one of the most ancient pagodas in Myanmar while archaeological reports say that it’s about 1,000 – 1,500 years old. No matter how old the pagoda is, it’s an extremely beautiful structure, covered in gold leaves sparkling in the sunlight. Apart from being the sacred Buddhist site and magnificent sight, the pagoda is a wonderful place to shop. Lots of small stalls line the staircases up to the pagoda selling exquisite flowers religious icons and votive offerings, as well as handmade crafts and other unique souvenirs. How to get there: Take taxi from downtown Yangon for 2,000 Kyats Open hours: 4 am – 10 pm daily (but closed on certain holidays, check website for details) Price: 8,000 Kyats ($8.11) 2. Chinatown Yangon – eat and walkIf you desire to have a rich cuisine experience of a Myanmar travel, do not hesitate to add Chinatown Yangon to your list of what to do in Yangon Myanmar. Chinatown is one of the busiest and most eventful places in the city, especially in the evening when food vendors appear on sides of the streets, and provide you with everything from ready-made foods to fresh produce. You will be able to find typical Chinese food like grilled pork skewers and rice congee at 20th street. In addition, you can stroll at the night market in the Chinatown while enjoying all the delicious traditional Myanmar dishes such as Shan bun, Shan noodles, coconut cake with quail eggs, etc. How to get there: It takes about 10-15 minutes walking from the Sule Pagoda Open hours: It’s best for you to go to Chinatown Yangon in the evening. Prices: A feast of barbecued meat, prawns, and fish for 2 people costs about $20. 3. Bogyoke Aung San Market – buy souvenirsShopping may be one of the most interesting things among what to do in Yangon Myanmar. Known by its former name of Scott Market, Bogyoke Aung San market is the biggest traditional in the city of Yangon and a wonderful destination for shopping. In need, you will be able to find almost all products there such as artwork, handicrafts, souvenirs and Burmese dresses. More particularly, the market is a famous address in selling jewelry and gemstones. If you want to give your friends and relatives unique or valuable gifts brought back from your Yangon tour, you can purchase them with reasonable price at the Bogyoke Aung San market. However, don’t forget to bargain! The first price you will get is always too high. The market is open between 10 am and 5 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. see more: http://birmanievoyage.wikidot.com/ 4. Kandawgyi Park – relax, walk and have a drinkKandawgyi Park is not so famous compared to Shwedagon Pagoda, Chinatown or Bogyoke Aung San Market; however, it totally deserves to be included in your list of what to do in Yangon Myanmar. Indeed, its tranquility and freshness are completely opposed to the busy and hectic downtown Yangon. The park is one of the lush green lake parks in the city. Making a visit to the park, you will be able to choose either of the option. On the east side of the park are a number of restaurants, including the Karaweik Palace, where you can eat and have a drink. It costs you 300 Kyats ($.30) to enter this area. The other section is the lake boardwalk, an ideal elevated platform where you can enjoy wonderful views of the lakes, the Karawiek Palace, and the Shwedagon Pagoda in the background while doing exercise or walking. If you come here on a nice day when it’s not raining, you will be able to contemplate a stunning sunset view of Shwedagon Pagoda. How to get there: take taxi from downtown Yangon for 1,000 – 2,000 Kyats Open hours: 4 am – 10 pm daily Price: 300 Kyats ($.30) for restaurant area, 2,000 Kyats ($2.02) for boardwalk 5. National Museum of Myanmar – discover historyIf you have a special concern about the history of Myanmar and enjoy the museum type of environment, we strongly recommend a visit to the National Museum of Myanmar. The museum displays an interesting collection of everything related to Burmese culture and history. You will able to find here a wealth of religious relics, artifacts, artworks, a myriad of golden objects from the royal courts, and cultural explanations and ethnicities. How to get there: take taxi from downtown Yangon for 2,000 Kyats ($2.02) Open hours: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday – Sunday, closed on Monday and national holidays Price: 5,000 Kyats ($5.05) Above are what to do in Yangon Myanmar that we recommend for your Burma tours. No matter what you do and where you are, the city of Yangon always welcomes you by its warm and hospitability. Do not miss Yangon on your Myanmar tour! Yangon is the largest city and one of the most important tourist destinations in Myanmar. The city and its outskirts are full of attractions and sights. If you are a solo traveler, it’s essential for you to have a map of Yangon to make your trip more favorable and easily. Here we suggest all of the useful tips to use the Yangon map effectively.What type of Yangon map should you choose?You can choose either a road map or a tourist (or both). The former is suitable for long road trip, especially going outside the city. It requires you good skills at the reading map. The latter is useful for city breaks. It generally shows the attractions and points of interest around the city of Yangon. It’s is usually available at local travel agencies or in lobbies of hotels and hostels. Why you need a map of Yangon Myanmar?The map will help you easily plan your Myanmar travel. For example, if you want to make a bicycle tour around the city of Yangon, you will determine on the map the factors such as what you want to visit, the distance among them, the most convenient roads to reach them and restaurants or footstalls you will stop at for relaxing or dining. Based on the information, you can work out the time and even expenses for your trip. In addition, the map will help you estimate taxi fare. Taxi price in Yangon is very flexible, depending on your itinerary and ability of negotiation. The routes to key attractions in the city such as Shwedagon Pagoda will cost more than others. Based on the Yangon map, you may know what route you should choose to have better taxi fare and the length of the route you will travel by taxi to negotiate for a reasonable price. How to use the map of Yangon effectivelyUnderstand the features of the mapKnowing the features is important to read the map. Listed below are important features of a common map of Yangon Myanmar and an explanation about them. Legend: The legend gives a description and guide of the different features and markings on the map. Title: The title of the map tells you what area the map is off. Grid References: A map is broken up into grid boxes, with the first 2 (or 3, depending on accuracy) digits being the x-value, and the last 2 (or again, 3) digits being they-value. Each grid reference starts with the letter assigned to the map. The North Arrow: This arrow tells you which way is north – it always points to the top of the map. Scale: The scale will tell you what scale your map is – whether it’s 1:25,000 or 1:50,000. (Sea a Yangon map sample at: http://www.magadotravel.com/map_pdf/Yangon.pdf) See more: https://voyageauvietnam.joomla.com/ Put the map of Yangon into practice1. Point Your Map North To point your map north, place your compass flat on your map, pointing towards the top, and rotate yourself until the compass’ needle points north. 2. Find your location on the map Identifying your surroundings and relating them back to your map is the most important thing when trying to locate your position. You usually won’t know your exact grid reference starting out, so a good idea is to start at a grid reference that you do know. For example, you are standing in front of Sue Pagoda, on the Maha Bandoola road; you just determine the pagoda on the map of Yangon to know exactly where you are. 3. Find your destinations Now it's time to figure out where you want to go. If you just want to go from one place to another such as Sue Pagoda to Shwedagon Pagoda, all you need to do is to plot that single route out. If there are several places you intend to go to, you may want to plan your route in such a way that you visit all the places in the shortest possible manner. You can do so by going to the nearest places first after which you will go to the further places. 4. Use the map's index Take note of the map's scale so that you can estimate your travel time, and if you are taking longer then you expected, you can stop to recheck your map. Don't forget to check the map's legend so will know what you are looking at. With the map of Yangon in your hand, you can travel around the city at ease, visiting the best attractions such as Shwedagon Pagoda, Sue Pagoda, Kandawgyi Lake, Chinatown, Bogyoke Aung San Market, etc. Do not forget to master your skills at reading the map so that you would have the easiest and most comfortable Burma tours. During your trip to Burma, you can not miss the opportunity to admire the captivating beauty of the Inle Lake - Myanmar's famous scenic lake. Indeed, the lake is often selected in the Asian destinations that the travelers of five continents must explore. So, do you also want to come and explore the heavenly beauty of Inle Lake?The Inle Lake in Myanmar - a landscape that is peaceful, beautiful, wild and charismaticThe Inle Lake bears the image of a quiet rural area but lively as an urban place by the presence of so many foreign tourists. The Inle Lake is a special destination in Bang Shan and is one of the most profitable sources of income for government and people in this region. A great way to experience the beauty of the entire Inle Lake in Myanmar is to rent a boat and explore the scenery. The boat leaves the Nyaungshwe village wharf and then floats on the water. The wind blows gently, houses on both sides of the lake are quickly left behind, and the elephant grasses sway in the sunlight. Sometimes we can meet the boats coming in the opposite direction. The visitors, who are enormously excited, raise their hands to greet. You can also admire the calm and tranquility of the local population. The atmosphere here is really clear and fresh. The green water and the deep blue sky blend in harmony. The boats become smaller on the waves of water and under the reflections of the sun, they shine like millions of stars hidden at the bottom of the lake. Herds of white birds fly in the sky. They follow the boats floating on the water, and sometimes suddenly fly into the air, sometimes play with the waves and let their wings touch the water. The scene undoubtedly brings a great emotional impression on the visitors. The Inle Lake in Myanmar has refreshing natural scenery, with the harmonious beauty of blue water and the flamboyant red sunset. The life here is very quiet. It is the kindness of the residents around the lake that creates a good impression on travelers during your tours in Burma. The immensity and beauty of the Inle Lake will fascinate you. The magnificent sunset on the Inle LakeUnder the magnificent light of the flaming red sunset, the image of the rowing boat seems to be well shown up in the dark sky. One admires a unique technique of directing the boats with one leg. They row and collect fishing nets in an impressive way. The wind blows and it seems that a nostalgic feeling surges in the souls of visitors, urging them to explore new lands. All are merged to form a sweet symphony flowing softly in the blood of travelers. The sunset slowly covers the entire Inle Lake and the boats still float over the waves. To the west, the sun disappeared quickly behind the mountains, so fast that we have not yet had enough time to admire the dark red of the sky. The sunset on the Inle Lake is really wonderful. Do not forget to make your tours in Burma with a trip to the Inle Lake for an unforgettable and impressive experience. Discover the exciting lives of people living on Inle LakeOn Inle Lake are 17 floating villages. You will find there many fields, gardens, and floating houses. A bridge spans the lake and wooden electric pillars persist between the sky, the earth and the waves of water. Here is the village of In Dein, situated to the west of the lake, with its canals flowing slowly in a forest of elephant grasses, or you can discover the floating market of Ywama once every 5 days. There is also a cat monastery where monks teach cats to jump through rings in their free time. There is also the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda - a sacred spiritual place for the Buddhists living around the lake. This pagoda is also one of the must-visit destinations of tourists during their trip to Myanmar. There are also many traditional craft villages. Every day, local people live and work in various trades such as weaving, cigarette, embroidery, craft manufacturing, silver jewelry, etc. Tourists in their tours in Burma will be impressed by the kindness, simplicity of the inhabitants and the wonderful beauty of Inle Lake. Indeed, the life in the old villages by the lake and floating villages on the water are extremely attractive for Western tourists. Discovering the exciting life of people living on the Inle Lake is one of the most incredible experiences during the trip to Myanmar. By visiting a weaving village, visitors will be surprised by the material of fabric. Here, the village is called the lotus weaving village (Lotus). Local people do not work with cotton yarn; they have a great way to extract lotus fibers instead. Being patient and so skillful, they get lotus filaments spinning them into the thread to weave products whose designs and colors are unique and exceptional. This is perhaps a unique weaving material in the world. In addition, a trip to the Inle Lake in Myanmar is the opportunity for visitors not only to discover the life of Intha, craft villages but also to visit the colorful floating markets or admire the famous Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery. Moreover, this Burma trip is a good chance to explore the life of many other ethnic groups such as the Shan, Pa-O, Danu, Taung-yo and Kayah in neighboring villages. See more: https://voyageauvietnam2017.yolasite.com Another interesting and probably the unique feature of this area is that visitors can easily encounter the image of the man dressed in Longyi (a long traditional dress), standing on the tips of the fishing boats. He throws the fishing nets while quietly direct oars with one foot as a real artist on the immense lake. This image in the red sky of a sunset probably evokes a very keen feeling for visitors during their trip to Myanmar. The people around Lake Inle meet their own needs through the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables and legumes, such as tomatoes, beans, cabbage, onions, garlic, betel, melons, papayas, and bananas. They can also grow rice, especially towards the southern end of the lake. On Inle Lake are many famous resorts and beautiful restaurants scattering along the shoreline, or floating villages with many traditional trades to preserve the identity of the lake and also serve to attract tourists. During your trip to Inle Lake in Myanmar, you will have the opportunity to attend the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival. The festival, which lasts nearly three weeks, takes place at the end of September or in October, just after the Thadingyut festival where the people of Shan and Intha wear new dresses and celebrate together the end of the period of Buddhist fasting. They are very religious and it is quite normal for them to use all the money saved during the year for this annual event. The procession of Buddha statues around the village and the floating farms and a competition of boats are two inseparable activities of this important festival. Magnificent landscapes and a wealth of culture that the residents living on the Inle Lake still retain until today give a big impression to tourists in Myanmar. During your Myanmar travel, enjoy the exceptional beauty of the Inle Lake, an unmissable stop for most travelers. Located at an altitude of 1,100m above sea level, Kyaikhiyo is a famous pagoda in Myanmar, due to its spectacular location. It is an exceptional beauty, which is both natural and spiritual, and not to be missed during your tours in Burma.The legendary pagoda of Golden RockThere are many different legends about this mysterious pagoda. But the legend most often transmitted by many people is the story about TaikTha, a hermit. During his visit to the Earth, the Buddha gave a privilege to a committee of monks to protect and preserve Buddhist treasures. The Buddha also graciously agreed to give them a sacred hair. One of the monks kept the Buddha's hair carefully in his boundless happiness. At the time of his death, he was warned by the King of Heaven. He wished to hand over the relic to his adopted child, King Tissa. After a long consideration, he decided to give the hair, but under the circumstance that the relic is stored in a rock in the shape of his head. The King of Heaven agreed and went to the coast to look for a rock similar to his head and put it on a cliff. Then he created a hole so that the monk could place the sacred relic there. The monk was very happy and gave the relic of the Buddha respectfully. Thus the king built a new pagoda above the relic. This temple was named Kyaikhiyo whose word "Kyaik" means "pagoda" and "HiYo" means "monk's head." The whole means a temple located at the top of the monk. It is believed that thanks to the Buddha's hair, the Golden Rock has been in balance for hundreds of years. About the pagodaThe Kyaikhiyo Pagoda or the Golden Rock is located on the mountain of the same name, 200 km from Yangon. This pagoda was built in 2500 BC. And it is also one of the three most important pagodas to visit during Burma tours. Located on a large rock of the hill of the same name, Kyaikhiyo attracts tourists thanks to the pagoda as well as the rock covered with gold. No matter the time of day, when the sun is present, the pagoda is as bright as a corner of sky. Yet, in the night, the golden temple is even more brilliant and more magical under the reflection of lights. The Kyaikhiyo Pagoda of Myanmar has many Buddha statues placed in a special environment. Some statues are encrusted with thousands of diamonds, precious stones, and bells cast from gold. See more: https://voyagebirmanie.tumblr.com/ Travel to Kyaikhiyo - a journey to a sacred land of Buddha in MyanmarTo come to worship Buddha and pray in the pagoda, people can only go by truck or walk through the forest to the foot of Mountain Kyaikhiyo. From the foot to the summit of the mountain, people must make the journey by road. On the way, there are no cables so you will have to rest by yourself. Of course, there is another way that will help you to spend less energy, which is by palanquin. It is a kind of hammock worn by four men. The visitor will sit in the middle. The price for each round is about 14USD, including 10 USD charge of the procession and 4 USD tip for men who carry you to the top of the pagoda. Normally it takes an hour to reach the summit. Due to local traditions, the pagoda on the Golden Rock only allows men to approach near the rock and pagoda to pray or make a contribution to the pagoda. Women remain outside barriers. Each day, the Kyaikhiyo Temple can accommodate hundreds of tourists and also groups of monks visiting the pagoda to beg for food. According to the inhabitants of Myanmar, the pagoda on the Golden Rock is a sacred place. People who come here to pray and to admire the Buddha will be blessed. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to make the Myanmar travel, do not forget to visit the Kyaikhiyo Pagoda, one of the wonders of Southeast Asia. Yangon and Bagan are two of 4 tourist highlights in Myanmar. The journey from Yangon to Bagan and vice versa is included in the itinerary of almost all Myanmar tours. If you have no much time for your tour, traveling by air is the best way to move between two destinations which are more than 600 kilometers far from each other. Here we provide you the useful information about Yangon to Bagan flight schedule so that you can draft your itinerary in the most convenient wayTerminalYangon terminal: Yangon International Airport
Yangon International Airport (Mingladon) is approximately 30min north of city center. Allow 2 hours during the rush hours. It will cost about $7-10 to travel from the airport to the city center. Bagan terminal: Nyaung U Airport Nyaung U Airport is located in Nyaung-U (or Nyaung Oo), a town in the Mandalay Region, Burma (Myanmar), 7 kilometers from New Bagan. It will take about 15–20 minutes by car and cost 7,000 – 10,000 kyat to travel from the airport to New Bagan. Service providersAir Bagan, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Golden Myanmar Airlines, Asian Wings Airways, Air KBZ, FMI Air, Myanmar National Airlines, Yangon Airways Flight timeDirect flights: 1h15m – 1h20m Non-direct flights (via Heho Airport and Mandalay Airport): 1h50 – 1h55 How to book a Yangon to Bagan flightFor your Myanmar travel, the best way to booking a Yangon to Bagan flight is via local travel agents, which are also PSAs (Passenger Sales Agent) of the airlines. There are a great number of the agents in Yangon such as Exotic Myanmar Travels & Tours, Unique Myanmar Travels & Tours, and Myanmar Golden Image Travels & Tours. Besides, you can ask your hotel in Yangon for booking the flight ticket. Note that a small fee may be surcharge for this service. You can book online via the websites of the airlines. However, some of the websites do not update the information about flight schedule and price as well as there are a lot of errors occurring during the booking process. Some of the airlines which have quite good online booking service are Myanmar National Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Asian Wings Airways (they operates codeshare flights with Air Bagan) and Air KBZ. Yangon to Bagan flight price Here we list the ticket price (2017) of several airlines. Note that the price is quoted for economy class, non-promotion and one-way trip in low season (May-October). The price is just for reference; please contact the airlines or agents to have updated information. Air KBZ Saver: $108 Flexible $118 Asian Wings Airways: $118 FMI Air Saver: $100 Plus: $110 Flexible: $120 Golden Myanmar Airlines: $95 Mann Yadanarpon Airlines: $104 Yangon Airways: $95 Myanmar National Airlines Saver: $96 Flexible: $106 In high season (November to February), the Yangon to Bagan flight price is normally US $10 higher than that in low season. See more: http://voaygevietnam.kinja.com/ Yangon to Bagan flight scheduleThe schedule is updated in April 2017 (summer schedule). It’s just for reference; please contact the airlines or agents to get the latest information. DIRECT FLIGHTSGolden Myanmar Airlines Daily departure/Arrival: 6:30 – 7:50 Mann Yadanarpon Airlines Daily departure/Arrival: 6:30 – 7:50, 6:00 – 7:20, 6:20 – 7:40, 6:05 – 7:25, 15:15 – 16:35 Asian Wings Airways Daily departure/Arrival: 6:15 – 7:50 Air KBZ Daily departure/Arrival: 15:30 – 16:50, 10:00 – 11:20, 7:30 – 8:50, 7:15 – 8:35, 8:00 – 9:20, 6:45 – 8:05 FMI Air Daily departure/Arrival: 9:00 – 10:15, 18:15 – 19:30 Myanmar National Airlines Daily departure/Arrival: 6:30 – 7:40, effective 2017-04-24 through 2017-05-15 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun departure/Arrival: 6:30 – 7:40, effective from 2017-05-17 Yangon Airways Daily departure/Arrival: 6:10 – 7:30, valid until 2017-04-30; 06:30 – 7:50, effective from 2017-10-01; 7:00 – 8:20, effective 2017-05-01 through 2017-09-30; 7:30 – 8:50, valid until 2017-04-30 7:30 – 8:50, effective from 2017-10-01 NON-DIRECT FLIGHTS:Asian Wings Airways Mon, Thu, Sat departure/Arrival: 6:00 – 8:10 Fri, Sun departure/Arrival: 6:00 – 8:10 Apex Airline Fri, Sun departure/Arrival: 15:35 – 17:40 FMI Air Daily departure/Arrival: 14:35 – 16:50 Yangon Airways Daily departure/Arrival: 7:00 – 9:10, effective 2017-05-01 through 2017-09-30 15:00 – 17:40, valid until 2017-04-30 Mann Yadanarpon Airlines Daily departure/Arrival: 14:30 – 17:10 Besides, there are a lot of daily direct and non-direct codeshare flights from Yangon to Bagan for your Burma tours. The Air Bagan is probably the best airline for the route, but you can also choose from others. Taking a flight is the easiest and quickest way to travel from Yangon to Bagan, two of 4 most tourist destinations in Myanmar. However, this option is not cheap (I do not want to say “very expensive”) compared to traveling by bus or train. If you are calculating expenses for your Myanmar tours, pay attention to the following practical information about Yangon to Bagan flight price to design a reasonable itinerary.How to book a Yangon to Bagan flightA number of Myanmar airlines such as Golden Myanmar Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Asian Wings Airways, FMI Air and Myanmar National Airlines serve daily flights from Yangon to Bagan and vice versa. Flight time is about 1h20m for a direct flight and 1h50m for a non-direct one (via Heho airport and/or Mandalay airport). Yangon terminal is the Yangon International Airport, 15 km from the Yangon downtown (30 minutes driving in normal traffic and 2 hours driving in rush hours, and Bagan terminal is Nyaung U Airport, 7 km far from New Bagan (15-20 minutes driving). The best way to booking a Yangon to Bagan flight for your Myanmar travel is via local travel agents, which are also PSAs (Passenger Sales Agent) of the airlines. There are a great number of the agents in Yangon such as Exotic Myanmar Travels & Tours, Unique Myanmar Travels & Tours, and Myanmar Golden Image Travels & Tours. Besides, you can ask your hotel in Yangon for booking the flight ticket. Note that a small fee may be a surcharge for this service. You can book online via the websites of the airlines. However, some of the websites do not update the information about flight schedule and price as well as there are a lot of errors occurring during the booking process. Some of the airlines which have quite good online booking service are Myanmar National Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Asian Wings Airways (they operates codeshare flights with Air Bagan) and Air KBZ. See more: http://blogs.ados.fr/voyagebirmanie/ Yangon to Bagan flight priceHere we list the ticket price (2017) of several airlines. Note that the price is quoted for economy class, non-promotion and one-way trip in low season (May-October). The price is just for reference; please contact the airlines or agents to have updated information. Air KBZ Saver: US $108 Flexible: US $118 Asian Wings Airways: US $118 FMI Air Saver: US $100 Plus: US $110 Flexible: US $120 Golden Myanmar Airlines: US $95 Mann Yadanarpon Airlines: US $104 Yangon Airways: US $95 Myanmar National Airlines Saver: $96 Flexible: $106 In high season (November to February), the Yangon to Bagan flight price is normally $10 higher than that in low season. The Air Bagan is probably the best airline for the route; however, you can choose from Air Mandalay, Mann Yatanarpon Airlines and Myanmar Airways for your Burma tours. Yangon-Bagan is one of the most important routes in Myanmar, connecting the largest city and former capital (Yangon) and the most attractive tourist destination (Bagan) of the Golden Temple Country. Travelers can get from Yangon to Bagan by road (bus, taxi), railway or air. Among of them, taking a Yangon to Bagan flight is the easiest and most time-saving way to travel between two sites. The following is the practical information about the airway service.Airlines offering Yangon to Bagan flight serviceThere are 8 out of 11 domestic airlines operating flights from Yangon to Bagan and vice versa. They are Air Bagan, Air KBZ, Air Mandalay, Asian Wings Airways, FMI Air, Golden Myanmar Airlines, Mann Yatanarpon Airlines and Yangon Airways. In general, each of the airlines has averagely 2 flights per day in the early morning (6-7 a.m.) and in the late afternoon (4-5 p.m.). Ticket price: $95-155, depending on the booking time and the airline Flight time: about 1h20m for a direct flight and 1h50m for a non-direct one (via Heho airport or Mandalay airport). Terminal: Yangon terminal is the Yangon International Airport, about 15 kilometers far from the Yangon down (30 minutes driving in normal traffic and 2 hours driving in rush hours). The Bagan terminal is Nyaung U Airport, 7 km far from New Bagan (15-20 minutes driving). See more: http://laurachiset123.unblog.fr How to book a Yangon to Bagan flightThe best way to book a Yangon to Bagan flight for a Myanmar travel is via local travel agents which are omnipresent in Yangon. The agents have a close relationship with the airlines (they also play the role as passenger sales agents of the airlines). They know exactly the service policies, sales promotion programs, and flight cancellation information, and can give you useful advice. Before traveling to Yangon, it’s better for you to search some prestigious agent on the Internet, save their address and contact them if necessary. Note that the payment is commonly made in cash (US dollar). Some of the agents in Yangon include Exotic Myanmar Travels & Tours, Unique Myanmar Travels & Tours, and Myanmar Golden Image Travels & Tours. If you spend several days at a Yangon hotel, you can ask the staff for booking the Yangon to Bagan flight. Note that they may surcharge you a small fee for this service. We do not recommend booking the flight via the Internet as the online booking systems of some airlines operate improperly. In additions, a number of flights are canceled without updated notification sent to customers. Note that at the peak of the high season, the ticket price is much higher and you have to book the ticket at least three days in advance for your Burma tours. The Air Bagan is probably the best airline for Yangon to Bagan flight service; they also have a quite good online booking system. However, you can choose from Air Mandalay, Mann Yatanarpon Airlines and Myanmar Airways. |
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