Myanmar Hanthawaddy Golden Rock Pagoda Stay 5 stars at Yangon 3 Days 2 Nights GOMM9056

07.00 hrs. The group gathers at Suvarnabhumi Airport, International Departure Terminal, 4th floor, Myanmar Airways International counter (8M). The company's staff will welcome and assist with travel documents.
10.15 hrs. Depart for Yangon (Myanmar) by Myanmar Airways International Flight 8M 336 (snacks served on the plane) (approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes)
11.05 hrs. Arrive at Yangon Airport (Myanmar) (local time in Myanmar is 30 minutes behind Thailand). Please adjust your watch to match the local time for convenience in making appointments.
*** Flights or times may change, depending on the airline. ***
We reserve the right to select seats on the plane. Since this is a group ticket, the seating arrangement will be RANDOM, and seats may not be next to each other.
The company cannot intervene, which is in accordance with the conditions set by the airline.
After going through immigration, customs, and collecting baggage,
Then take you to Bago or Bago, a small city located northwest of Yangon. In the past, it was the capital of the Burmese and Mon kingdoms. It is also the oldest capital of the great ancient Mon city, more than 400 years old (travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Noon Lunch (special menu, river shrimp)
Afternoon Then take you to see Shwemawdaw Pagoda, which is known in Mon language as Pagoda Mutaw, meaning “hot nose”. It is an ancient pagoda that has been with the city for more than 2,000 years. Inside, there is a hair relic of the Buddha. “It is one of the 5 most sacred things in Burma”. It is an art that combines Burmese and Mon art harmoniously. There is a sacred prayer point at the top of the umbrella that fell in 1930. Shwemawdaw Pagoda has been destroyed by 4 major earthquakes. The last earthquake on July 5, 1930 caused the top of the pagoda to collapse. But the townspeople have joined hands to renovate the Shwemawdaw Pagoda in 1954 with the current height of 374 feet.
Continue your journey to Kyaikto City, Mon State. Along the way, you will find an iron bridge crossing the Sittong River, an important historical site. Continue to Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda, considered “one of the 5 most sacred things in Burma” that Burmese people must pay homage to. It is also a pagoda for the year of the dog. Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda is a large golden stone, 5.5 meters high, 3,615 feet above sea level, located on a steep cliff, defying gravity (travel time approximately 3 hours).
Arrive at Kimpun Camp, which is the point for changing vehicles to six-wheel trucks (the only type of public vehicle that can go up to Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda). (Travel time from Kimpun Camp to the top of the mountain approximately 1 hour.)
*** For the convenience of traveling up to Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda It is recommended that you separate small luggage for 1 night.
Because you may have to hire a porter to carry your luggage up, which will cost according to the size of the bag, starting at 1,000 Kyat.
(However, the service depends on the traveler's needs.) ***
Accommodation KYAIKHTO HOTEL / YOE YOE LAY HOTEL, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda or equivalent
Note: In the case of staying at GOLDEN ROCK HOTEL, you can go up to Kyaiktiyo Pagoda only once.
*** The hotel on Kyaiktiyo Pagoda was built to accommodate tourists who travel to worship the pagoda.
Which will not be as luxurious as hotels in downtown Yangon Because there are limited hotels Some hotels have rooms with fans.
(The air on the mountain is cool and comfortable.) But staying at a hotel on Kyaiktiyo Pagoda will be convenient for traveling to worship the pagoda. ***
Evening Dinner service
After dinner, you can go up to worship or meditate at the pagoda all night. But the iron door that is open for men to go in and gild the pagoda is open until 9:00 p.m. (You should prepare a jacket or windbreaker or a blanket, scarf, and cushion because the area is very cold.)

05.00 am. In the morning, for those who want to give alms, you can buy them from shops. Each set costs about 3,000-10,000 Kyat and a set of flowers, incense, and candles costs 2,000 Kyat. You can choose to make merit as you wish (this activity is not compulsory. You can do it yourself).
Morning, have breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.
When it is time, take a six-wheel truck to Kimpoon Camp (it takes about 1 hour to travel from the top of the mountain to Kimpoon Camp) and change to an air-conditioned coach to travel back to Bago (BAGO) (it takes about 3 hours). Take you to see Bayinnaung Palace (Kambazathadi Golden Palace), which was just excavated and restored in 1990 from the remaining ruins. This ancient site is believed to have been the residence of King Bayinnaung, who was praised as the conqueror of the ten directions, and the residence of Queen Suphan Kanlaya and King Naresuan the Great when they were captured by the Burmese when Ayutthaya was lost to the Burmese. However, at present, only traces of history remain of this palace, and a replica of the palace and other palaces has been built based on the chronicles.
Lunch is served (special menu: river prawns).
Afternoon: Pay homage to the Shwethalyaung Buddha, a reclining Buddha statue with beautiful Mon-style features. In 1981, it was revered by Burmese people nationwide and is the most beautiful reclining Buddha in Burma. The Buddha is 55 meters long and 16 meters high.
Visit the Kyaik Pun Pagoda, built in 1476, with seated Buddha statues in all four directions, 30 meters high, consisting of the Buddha of Somdej Phra Samana Kodom Sammasambuddha (facing north) and the Buddha of the past. The three Buddhas are Mahakassapa Buddha (West) and are said to have been built by four sisters who had great faith in Buddhism and had vowed to remain chaste for the rest of their lives.
It is time to travel back to Yangon, which was the capital of Burma until 2006 when the military government officially moved the administrative center to Naypyidaw in central Burma. With a population of over 7 million people, Yangon is the largest city in Burma and the most important commercial center (travel time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Then visit Shwedagon Pagoda, “one of the five most sacred places in Burma”, located on Singuttara Hill, Yangon, Burma. The word “Shwe” means gold, “Dagon” in Mon is called Takeng, which is the original name of Yangon. It is believed to be a great pagoda containing 8 strands of the hair of Lord Buddha. The top of the pagoda, in the crystal ball or dewdrop area, is decorated with various ornaments and 5,448 diamonds. The top floor has 2,317 rubies and a large 76-carat diamond to receive the first and last rays of the sun. Those who come to worship or visit must remove their shoes every time. According to legend, Shwedagon Pagoda was built 2,500 years ago, but historians and archaeologists believe that it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people. According to legend, there were two merchant brothers, Tapussa and Bhallika, from the north of Singutara Hill, who went to see the Buddha. The Buddha gave them 8 strands of hair. The two merchants returned to Burma and received help from the local ruler, King Okalapa, in enshrining the hair relics on Singutara Hill.
*** For the method of making a wish, raise your hands to make a wish as you wish, then scoop water to sprinkle on the Buddha image of the day of birth.
Then pour water on the angels standing behind the Buddha statue, and then pour water on the animals of your birth date. Pour water in the number of bowls according to your age.
Then add another bowl for good luck in life. ***
Evening Dinner service
Accommodation ZEALAX HOTEL or equivalent, Yangon

Morning: Breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.
Visit Botahtaung Pagoda, built by a thousand soldiers to enshrine the relics brought by 8 Indian monks 2,000 years ago. In 1943, this pagoda was bombed by the Allies in the middle, so a golden casket containing the hair relics and 2 more relics were found. 700 gold, silver and bronze Buddha images were also found inside the pagoda, which is decorated with beautiful colored tiles. There are many meditation corners in the pagoda.
Then, visit Thep Than Jai, the deity who protects the hair relics at Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. According to the Tripitaka legend, before the 8 Raman people went to worship the Buddha, there was an angel who was once a relative of this group of Mon people. Pointing the finger in the direction where the Buddha became enlightened, this is the legend of creating the statue of “Thep Than Jai” pointing the finger
towards the relics of the Lord Buddha in Shwedagon Pagoda. And “Thep Than Jai” is still considered a spiritual refuge for Thais, whether they are professionals, politicians, celebrities, artists, singers or people in general who respect it a lot. Or even merchants and vendors are very popular because they believe that when they ask for a blessing about business, it will be granted quickly every time. The name Thep Than Jai is a catchy word and Thais are the ones who gave it. Which according to the real name is “Nat Bo Bo Gyi” that the Burmese people know and have been respected since ancient times.
Then take you across the road to pay homage to the whispering god, whose name is “Amadaw Mya”. According to the legend, she is the daughter of the Naga who has strong faith in Buddhism. She keeps the precepts and refuses to eat meat until she dies and becomes a nat, which the Burmese people have respected and worshipped for a long time. To ask for a blessing from the whispering god, you have to whisper softly so that no one else can hear. To worship the whispering god, worship with milk, puffed rice, flowers and fruits. Then take you to Scott Market or Boyaung San Market, built by Mr. Scott, an Englishman. Scott Market is the largest market. There are many buildings connected to each other. There are almost every kind of product for sale. It is the most famous shopping place in Burma. It is a center for all kinds of souvenirs. It is a market with a variety of products, such as clothes, souvenirs, silverware, gems, carvings, silk fabrics, ethnic products, etc.
Lunch Lunch (special menu, hot pot buffet + dim sum)
Afternoon Take you to worship Chauk Htat Gyi Buddha Temple or Sweet-Eyed Reclining Buddha, which is a large reclining Buddha with a height of 6 floors, more than 70 meters long, using a 65-meter steel frame, with a 6-layer roof. Built in 1907, it is considered the largest and most beautiful reclining Buddha in Burma. With a beautiful smiling face
The eyes are made of glass beads, imported from abroad. The eyelids are painted blue and the long, thick eyelashes make the eyes look sweet. Until being called another name is "Phra Ta Wan". On the feet, there is a painting of the Dharmachakra pattern. In the middle of the sole of the feet, there are 108 auspicious symbols that represent the air, the world, animals and the world's aggregates. In addition, the robes are realistic and flowing. And the edges are decorated with sparkling gems. It is considered a beautiful and valuable Buddhist art.
Then take you to see Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda. There is a beautiful Buddha statue in the Burmese style. People like to worship. Male Burmese monks worship the Buddha by squatting, while women sit cross-legged on the floor. Here, there is a Buddha statue in the meditation posture, in the Burmese art style, which is about the height of a 5-story building.
When it is time, take you to Yangon Airport to return to Thailand.
17.50 Depart for Bangkok by Myanmar Airways International Flight 8M 331 (snacks served on the plane) (travel time approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes)
19.40 Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport safely and with good impressions