Dancing with the Puppets

Overview

Take an eye-opening trip to Myanmar’s highlights. Wonder through time, feeling the old & new atmosphere of Mandalay and explore former capitals of royal kingdoms in Mandalay. Take a trip back in time to discover peaceful pagodas, sacred sites, ancient towns and Monasteries of Myanmar.

We will pick you up at the hotel. Morning expedition to Aung Nan Puppet Workshop where you can also participate in creating puppet by yourself. It is one of the best places for someone who would like to appreciate authentic cultural traditions in Myanmar. After lunch, move to Mahamuni Pagoda .This image is 13ft-tall seated Buddha, a nationally celebrated image that's popularly believed to be some 2000 years old. After that, Kuthodaw Pagoda, the World’s Largest Book (hundreds of shrines housing inscribed marble slabs in each structure). Admire the building paintings and designs while you walk around this pagoda. Then, we continue to Shwenandaw Monastery, one of the finest wooden monastery building in the century. Spend some time and look at the exterior carved walls and you will notice no two images are the same. We will head to your last stop on Mandalay Hill, where you can admire a panoramic view of the city and surrounding landscape including the Irrawaddy River. You’ll receive a drop-off back at your Hotel in Mandalay.

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Tour Highlights

  • See the huge collection of puppets and observe hot to make these purpets
  • A spectacular and attractive statue of Lord Buddha , a major Buddhist pilgrimage site
  • Kuthodaw Pagoda known as The World’s Largest Book
  • Chance to see renowned wood carvings of Shwenandaw Monastery
  • Enjoy sunset views of the city from the top of Mandalay Hill

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