OVERVIEW

Immerse yourself in the local culture with a morning tour of Yangon. Join pilgrims at Shwedagon Pagoda, venture to hidden markets where locals come to buy and sell their wares and dig into a bowl of Myanmar's famous breakfast noodles, mohinga, in a popular tea shop.

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

Depart your hotel at 08.00 with your Exotissimo guide for a morning tour of Yangon.

Start with a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the country's holiest sites. In the morning hours the pagoda is busy with local pilgrims, monks and nuns coming to pay their respects to the Buddha and say their prayers. Spend time walking around the platform and learning about Burmese beliefs such as the astrological system and its role in the daily life of the locals. The faint tinkling of bells, sounds of chants and early morning light create a serene atmosphere.

After exploring Shwedagon, descend the eastern stairway to find a row of shops at the base of the temple selling various religious items. Here you will find monks robes, alms bowls, offerings, incense and other unique Buddhist objects. As your browse the stalls your guide will explain the use and rituals of Myanmar's Buddhist people.

Next turn down a hidden laneway to discover a busy market tucked amid a labyrinth of small alleys. Fresh produce, rice, noodles and a variety of dry goods are on sale in this atmospheric little market.

Having worked up an appetite it's time to head to Modern Tea Shop, an open-air tea shop busy from morning till night with local office workers, businessmen and families who come to enjoy a meal and a chat with their friends. Sample a cup of sweet tea or local coffee along with some breakfast. The famous mohinga noodles are one of the most popular dishes but more than a dozen other meals are available including mee shay noodles, nan gyi, chappati-style bread with dips, cakes and savory pastries. 

Then transfer back to your hotel.

 

Time: 0800-1100

NOTE:

  • Optional supplement: depart at 05.30 and join the locals in the park for Tai Chi. Every morning as the sun comes up, dozens of Yangon residents gather in a park near Shwedagon to practice Tai Chi. Join a group or request a private session with a local instructor. Supplement will apply for car/guide service at this hour.

 

PRICING: in US Dollars per person

Rates are valid until 30 Apr 2013

NUMBER OF PEOPLE

2

3-4

5-6

7-10

11-15

Single Supplement

PRICE PER PERSON

47

49

35

34

24

N/A

*NOTE: Due to daily fluctuations in the local currency exchange rate, Exotissimo Myanmar cannot guarantee this tariff rate. Please contact your travel consultant for the current pricing.

 

Our services include:

  • English-speaking guide
  • Private air-conditioned car with driver
  • Breakfast with tea/coffee
  • Water and refreshing towel
  • Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program

 

Our services do not include:

  • Meals other than mentioned
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Any other items not mentioned

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