Sagaing and Mingun Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, head to the ancient capital Sagaing, and discover the numerous Buddhist stupas, monasteries, temples and nunneries. Thousands of monks and nuns retreat here for meditation and contemplation. First, visit some of the most famous temples, Tupayon Paya, Hsinmyashin Paya (the Pagoda of Many Elephants), and Tha Kya Di Thar Nunnery (Buddhist Nuns) to witness every day at mid-morning, Buddhist nuns are queuing for lunch in discipline, have lunch in silence. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch, transfer to Mandalay jetty for an upriver boat cruise to the ancient capital of Mingun. It takes approx; one-hour drive by boat. The interesting sites in Mingun are: the huge and unfinished Mingun Pahtotawgyi temple and next visit nearby Mingun Bell (90 tons), the second-largest bell in the world are the most prominent religious heritages; and then the Mya Thein Dan Pagoda. Afterward, return on board, and on the way back to Mandalay, you can enjoy the sunset of the Irrawaddy River on the cruise. Transfer to your hotel.

Full day excursion to Sagaing and Mingun. (by car and boat)

• 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.
• Exploring of the Giant Ancient Pagoda of unfinished Mingun Pahtotawgyi temple in Mingun.
• Witnessing the heaviest functioning non-cracked Mingun bell in the world in Mingun.