DAY 1 : Yangon - Kyaikhtiyo
From Yangon, head west towards Bago, a historic city originally founded in 573 AD by Thamala and Wimala, two Mon brothers of noble birth.
Visit Htauk Kyan Allied War Cemetery on the outskirts of Yangon.
Explore the main market and a typical local monastery in Bago to observe the daily lives of the monks, and then continue the highly venerated Shwemawdaw Paya, which has housed hair relics of the Buddha for well over 1000 years.
Continue to Shwethalyaung Buddha, a huge reclining Buddha with a sign on the platform in front of the image giving the measurements of each body part. It is reputed to be one of the most lifelike of all reclining Buddhas. The Burmese say the image represents Buddha resting after attaining nirvana.
Afterwards, continue to Kyaitkhtiyo.
Overnight : Kyaikhtiyo
Meal : Lunch / Dinner
DAY 2 : Kyaikhtiyo - Yangon
Visit Kyaikhtiyo (the Golden Rock), one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Myanmar, the shrine at the top of Mt. Kyaikto seems to defy gravity. Perched on the edge of a sheer cliff is a giant golden boulder topped with a gleaming stupa. Particularly stunning at sunset and sunrise, when a magical atmosphere suffuses the shrine.
From Kyaikhtiyo, head towards Yangon through scenic countryside dotted with rice paddies and streams. Proceed to Yangon with short stop at Bago to visit some highlights again including : Kyaik Pun Paya, built in 1476 by King Dhammazedi, it consists of four 30m-high sitting Buddhas placed back-to-back around a huge, square pillar and Mahazedi Paya, originally constructed in 1560 AD by King Bayinnaung, it was destroyed during the 1757 sacking of Bago and the reconstruction was only completed in 1982. Stairways lead up the outside of the stupa, and from the top there are fine views over the surrounding area.
Overnight : x
Meal : Breakfast (Hotel) / Lunch
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