• Amarapura - Amarapura, once the capital of Myanmar, is now a township within Mandalay city. It is bordered by the Irrawaddy River to the west, Chanmyathazi Township to the north, and the historic capital site of Ava (Inwa) to the south. Amarapura served as Myanmar’s capital twice during the Konbaung period (1783–1821 and 1842–1859) before Mandalay, located 11 km to the north, took over in 1859. Historically, it was known as Taungmyo (Southern City) in relation to Mandalay. Today, Amarapura is part of Mandalay due to urban expansion. The township is renowned for its traditional silk and cotton weaving, as well as bronze casting, and is a favored day-trip destination for tourists from Mandalay.

Amarapura Sightseeing

1. Mahargandaryone Monastery

   A serene and meditative place for most of the day, it is one of the largest teaching monasteries in Myanmar, established around 1914.

2. U Bein Bridge

   The world’s longest teak footbridge, it gracefully spans 1300 yards across the shallow TaungThaman Lake. Sunset is an ideal time to visit.

3. Weaving

   Weaving is a primary occupation for the people of Amarapura. Over a hundred looms are used to create beautiful and intricate silk designs and patterns.

• Mingun - Mingun is a town in Sagaing Township of the Sagaing Region, north-west Myanmar (Burma), situated 11 km up the Ayeyarwady River on the west bank from Mandalay. Its main attraction is the ruined Mingun Pahtodawgyi.

Mingun City Sightseeing

1. Pathodawgyi Pagoda

   A massive 240ft cube on a 460ft lower terrace, it is described as the world’s largest pile of bricks.

2. MyaTheinTan Pagoda

   Located on the northern side of Mingun in the Sagaing Region, this large pagoda is painted white and modeled after the mythical Buddhist mountain, Mount Meru.

3. Giant Lion

   The Mingun temple is a monumental, unfinished stupa initiated by King Bodawpaya in 1790.

4. Mingun Bell

   A bronze bell weighing 55,555 viss (90 tons), it stands 13ft high and over 16ft across at the lip.

   Entrance Information - 5000 MMK per person

• Sagaing - Sagaing, the capital of Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, is located on the Irrawaddy River, 20 km southwest of Mandalay on the opposite bank. With numerous Buddhist monasteries, Sagaing is a significant religious and monastic center. The pagodas and monasteries are densely packed along the hills that run parallel to the river. The central pagoda, Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda, is accessible via a series of covered staircases that ascend the 240 m hill.

Sagaing City Sightseeing

1. Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda

   The central 97ft-high gilded stupa was originally conceived in 1312 and is the most significant temple on Sagaing Hill’s southern crown.

2. U Min Thonze Caves

   U Min Thounze (literally 30 Caves) is renowned for its crescent-shaped colonnade of 45 Buddha images.

• Innwa - Innwa, or Ava, located in the Mandalay Region of Burma (Myanmar), was an ancient imperial capital of successive Burmese kingdoms from the 14th to 19th centuries. Throughout history, it was repeatedly sacked and rebuilt. The capital city was finally abandoned after being completely destroyed by a series of major earthquakes in March 1839. Although only a few remnants of its former grandeur remain today, the former capital is a popular day-trip destination from Mandalay.

Innwa or Ava Sightseeing

1. Maha Aungmye Bonzan

   Unusually built of stucco-covered brick, this 1822 royal monastery temple is a rare survivor from the Ava era.

2. Watch Tower

   A 90ft leaning tower of Inwa, offering beautiful and expansive views from the top.

3. Yadanar Semi

   A small but photogenic ensemble featuring three sitting Buddhas and a handful of old brick stupas shaded by a giant flame tree.

4. Bagaya Monastery

   Inwa’s most memorable attraction, this teak monastery was built in 1834. It is supported by 267 teak posts, the largest being 60ft high and 9ft in circumference, creating a prayer hall that is cool, dark, and genuinely ancient.

   Remark - The tour will stop at Innwa boat jetty after Sagaing. Visitors can then rent a boat to visit Innwa city and also rent a horse-cart to explore the city.

   Information

   • Ferry boat ticket - 2000 MMK per person
   • Horse-Cart - 15000 MMK for two people
   • Innwa/Ava Entrance - 10000 MMK per person.

• Fuel surcharge included
• Free parking fees
• Complimentary bottled water
• Air-conditioned vehicles

• Lunch
• Sightseeing with speaking guide.
• Entrance,Video and Camera Fees
• Horse-Cart for Innwa/Ava (20000MMK for two person)
• Mingun Zone (5000MMK for one person)
• Ava or Innwa Zone Fees (15000MMK)

• This is a private tour/activity.Only your group will participate.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.