12 Days Offbeat Myanmar Photography Tour
Different from the classic itinerary, this 12 days offbeat Myanmar photography tour enables you to explore several not touristy destinations, including Myitkyina, Hsipaw and Indein.
The trip to Myitkyina will take you to visit Indawgyi Lake, one of the largest inland lakes in Southeast Asia. Along the way to Hsipaw, you will go through Mingun and Amarapura for the famous Mingun Pahtodawgyi and U Bein Bridge. In Hsipaw, you will have a short trek through the peaceful Shan villages. Then, you return back to Mandalay by a wonderful train ride. At Gokteik Viaduct, you can take the best photo of the railway. Finally, before getting back to Yangon, you will pay a visit to stunning Inle Lake, along with the amazing abandoned ancient pagodas in Indein.
TOUR CODEINT-M-MPO12
PLACES VISITEDYangon - Myitkyina - Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Hsipaw - Mandalay - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Indein - Yangon
DEPARTURE DATESDates are flexible and customizable for private departures.
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Why you'll love this trip?
- Visit Yangon downtown area to see Shwedagon Pagoda, Bogyoke Market, etc.
- Visit the fabulous Shwenandaw Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mingun Pahtodawgyi and U Bein Bridge in Mandalay.
- Enjoy a wonderful train ride from Hsipaw to Mandalay.
- Cruise on tranquil Inle Lake and experience the unique lifestyle of local floating villages.
- Take a boat to Indein village for the abandoned beautiful pagodas.
Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary
Yangon Arrival
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Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon requests
Welcome to Yangon! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to hotel for check-in.
After some rest, enjoy your free time to wander the Bogyoke Market. Then stroll around the busy streets of Yangon’s famous China Town and Yangon Jetty. Finally, end today’s tour with an amazing sunset view at Shwedagon Pagoda, the largest pagoda painted with real gold in Yangon.
Overnight in Yangon.
Yangon to Myitkyina
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Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement
Meals: B
Transfer to airport for flight to Myitkyina in the morning. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your local guide at the airport.
Drive to the downtown city for the visit of Ksu Taung Pyi Zedi, Kachin National Park, and Kachin Cultural Museum. After that, explore the weaving factory and the night market.
Overnight in Myitkyina.
Myitkyina - Indawgyi Lake
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Meals: B
In the early morning, drive to Indawgyi Lake, one of the largest inland lakes in Southeast Asia. With coverage of 13km from east to west and 24km from north to south, the lake is an important biosphere reserve designated by the UNESCO. Then take your time to visit the peaceful villages around the lake.
Overnight in Myitkyina.
Myitkyina to Mandalay - Shwenandaw Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda
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Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement
Meals: B
Today, farewell from Myitkyina and take a flight to Mandalay, the cultural heartland of Myanmar.
Visit Mahamuni Image where you can see local people pray and stick the gold paper on the Buddha for a blessing. On the way to the Mahamuni Image, pay a visit to a gold paper factory to see how people made the gold leaf.
Then head to Shwenandaw Monastery, also known as the Golden Palace Monastery. It was built in the 19th century and well known for its teak carving of Buddhist myths. Next, visit Kuthodaw Pagoda, a Buddhist stupa that contains the world's largest book of Buddhism.
Finish your day at the top of Mandalay Hill for a stunning sunset.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Mandalay - Mingun Pahtodawgyi, U Bein Bridge
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Meals: B
Today's tour will take you to have further exploration of Mingun and Amarapura.
After breakfast, head for Mingun, known for the unfinished Mingun Pahtodawgyi that holds the record for the biggest pile of bricks in the world. Then visit Mingun Bell which is the second-largest bell in the world, with a weight of 90 tons. After that, go to visit Hsinbyume Pagoda, one of the most beautiful and unusual temples in Myanmar.
Then, head to Amarapura for the enchanting U Bein Bridge. It is 1.2 kilometers long crossing the Taungthaman Lake and turns out to be the longest teakwood bridge in the world. The sunset over the bridge is gorgeous. You can take a boat on the lake to shoot the silhouette of U Bein Bridge. Before the sunset, take a tour to Taung Mingyi Pagoda, a beautiful pagoda near the U Bein Bridge.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Mandalay to Hsipaw
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Meals: B
Get up early this morning and get on a long drive to Hsipaw. Along the way, you will see breathtaking landscapes and explore local life. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to discover the peaceful town of Hsipaw.
Overnight in Hsipaw.
Hsipaw - Shan Villages, Boat Trip in Dotthawaddy
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Meals: B
Start today’s tour by a short trek through the Shan villages, paddies, seasonal crops, and river.
Try Shan Noodle for lunch at the tiny village mall. Then embark on a boat trip to row up the streaming river passing the spectacular mountain, valley, and plantation.
Overnight in Hsipaw.
Hsipaw to Mandalay - Train, Gokteik Viaduct
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Meals: B
After breakfast in the morning, take a train from Hsipaw to Mandalay, which offers breathtaking views and the most exciting ride out of all railway expeditions in Myanmar. The train stops at Gokteik Viaduct, where you can take the best photo of the railway.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Mandalay to Pindaya
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Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement
Meals: B
In the morning, transfer to airport for the flight to Heho, where you will be picked up by local guide. They then will take you to proceed to Pindaya.
After arriving, pay a visit to Pindaya Caves that are set in a limestone ridge overlooking the beautiful Pindaya Lake. The cave houses over 8,000 Buddha Images of various sizes which are made from teak, lacquer, marble, alabaster, and cement.
Overnight in Pindaya.
Pindaya to Inle Lake
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Meals: B
Today, drive from Pindaya to your hotel by the lakeside of Inle Lake.
Inle Lake locates in the highland of Myanmar in an altitude of around 3,000 feet above sea level. Here you will enjoy different atmospheres and ambiance from the middle part of Myanmar.
Lives of In-Tha, the local ethnic people, are centered on the lake. They live in stilted houses, grow fresh produce such as tomatoes, melons, and papayas in unique floating gardens, and eat fish as a staple. On the lake, you can see traditional fishing methods by using the leg-rowing technique.
Then you will visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most highly revered monastery in the Inle Lake area. After that, continue your boat ride to Nga Phe Chaung monastery, one of the oldest monasteries on the lake. The Buddha statues are more than 200 years old.
Next, proceed to the floating garden - Kyun-Hmyaw, which was built-up from strips of water hyacinth and mud. Finally, relax and enjoy spectacular sunset views over Inle Lake before returning to the hotel.
Overnight in Inle Lake.
Inle Lake to Yangon - Indein
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Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement
Meals: B
Take a boat through the Inn Thein creek, and you’ll get to Indein village. There are two groups of pagodas ruins to explore, Nyaung Ohak and Shwe Inn Thein.
The pagoda complex of Nyaung Ohak dates back to the 16th century, and you can see the traces of time clearly. Plants and trees spring up over these pagodas. Slow down your pace to marvel at the detailed sculptures of celestial beings and mythological animals.
From Nyaung Ohak, a 700-meter covered walkway leads up to Shwe Inn Thein, where you can see hundreds of pagodas in the 17th and 18th centuries. You can also get a stunning view of Indein village and the surrounding area.
After that, take the flight back to Yangon.
Overnight in Yangon.
Yangon Departure
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Flight: International flight on your own arrangement
Meals: B
Today transfer to the airport for your flight home.
End of service.
Service Inclusions & Exclusions
Service Inclusions:
- Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
- Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
- Private English speaking tour guide service.
- Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.
Service Exclusions:
- International air tickets.
- Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
- Meals do not listed in itinerary.
- Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
- Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
- Services not stated in the itinerary.
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12 Days Offbeat Myanmar Photography Tour
- Tour Code:INT-M-MPO12
- Length: 12 Days
- Route: Yangon - Myitkyina - Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Hsipaw - Mandalay - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Indein - Yangon
- Price: USD
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