Mandalay To Bagan Cycling - 9 Days / 8 Nights
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Mandalay To Bagan Cycling - 9 Days / 8 Nights
Yangon - Mandalay - Amarapura - Sagaing - Monyway - Pakkoku - Bagan - Mt Popa
Though it is famed for its regal history, unique culture and magnificent temples, Myanmar remains one of the least visited countries in Southeast Asia. Come discover this secretive land for yourself on a thrilling bicycle journey that will take you from the former royal capital of Mandalay to the temple-dotted landscape of Bagan. Along the way, you'll get a glimpse at the real face of Burma, as you cycle through rural countryside, sample flavourful regional cuisine, and chat with local traders, farmers, and artisans.
Touch down in Yangon, a riverside city that teems with a diverse population of Burmese, Indian and Chinese inhabitants. Enjoy a day rummaging for souvenirs at Scott Market, sip strong tea in a street-side café, or stand in awe as the sun strikes the gold-leaf covered Shwegadon pagoda.
A flight north will transport you to Mandalay, the regal former capital of 19th Century Burma where your cycling journey begins. Slip away from the main avenues to discover the city's hidden gems- from a goldleaf workshop where the traditional craft is still practiced, to the breathtaking Mahamuni Pagoda. Fall into the pace of life along the Irrawaddy River as you cycle out of the city to visit ancient cities, quiet village shrines and the world's longest teak bridge.
Depart from Mandalay on bike as you head into the Chindwin Valley, a place of deep jungles and lofty mountains. Visit the villages of Myitche and Monya, filled with glittering temples in whose shadows the farmers gather to sell their produce.
Continue your journey down the mighty Irrawaddy river to the plains of Bagan. See what life is like for the city's inhabitants as you join in the haggling at the Nyaung Oo Market and peek into a lacquer ware workshop. Then head out of the city, to bike through verdant plains among dozens of gracious stupas and pagodas.
Come join us on this fascinating voyage. No one knows Myanmar's secrets like Exotissimo.
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