"The Hidden city of Myanmar"
In Myanmar, Rakhine State is famous for its Ngapali Beach, historic
port of Sittwe and its amazing sites and destinations that mostly are
not yet visited by many. It is in the South-West Myanmar and bordering
with Bangladesh in the West.
This is where the ancient city of Mrauk U which is normally refer to
as the hidden city of Myanmar. It is a growing destination for
travellers who appreciate the natural settings and a semi adventure type
of tour.
To visit Mrauk U and many places in Rakhine state, Sittwe is the
primary gateway. Many of the Rakhine people are muslim and one will find
numerous mosques in the city. It also boasts several interesting pagodas
and fascinating monasteries on the main street. It is where in those
monasteries, That you will find a collection of Buddha images which of
them are copies as well as originals dating from 15th century at the
peak of Mrauk U times. Another highlight of Sittwe is the beach that is
an ideal place to sit and absorb the sunset.
Mrauk U is a thriving city of in the 15th to 17th century. This trip is
the main highlight where you will get an insight of the river life and
surrounding countryside. Mrauk U was a successor of two earlier kingdoms
in the area: Danyawadi( 1st to 6th AD ) and Wethali ( 3rd to 10th AD ),
the remains of which are still visible in the north of Mrauk U.
Mrauk U is noted for its Fort-like temples and pagodas built of
massive stones. Unlike the temples of Bagan, Mrauk U' ruins are
constructed with stone in a truely unique style rather than traditional
bricks. The most well preserved temple in Mrauk U is the Shitthaung
built in 1535 AD, by the most powerful King of Rakhine kings. The caves,
tunnels, passages and Buddha images of the temple are intriguing and
some say the construction is similar to Borobudur in Indonesia. There
are many other temples to visit in Mrauk U as well as the ruins of the
royal palace and city walls.
THE HIDDEN CITY AND ITS SITES (7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS)
Yangon, Sittwe, Mrauk U (Wethali, Danyawadi), Yangon
DAY 01: ARRIVAL YANGON
Arrival to Yangon and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing and cultural
show.
DAY 02: YANGON - MRAUK U
Fly to Sittwe airport and transfer to Jetty. Lunch on board.
Sittwe to Mrauk U by chartered boat. Overnight in Mrauk U.
DAY 03: MRAUK U
After breakfast, excursion to an ancient capital Wethali about 8km
north of Mrauk U and visit to Wethali Palace site, city wall and moat.
And then, process to ancient city Danyawady, about 22 km from Mrauk U.
Sightseeing includes palace site and famous Mahamuni Shrine on the
sacred hillock of Sirgutta. After lunch, drive back to Mrauk U.Half-day
sightseeing and overnight in Mrauk U.
DAY 04: EXOTIC CHIN VILLAGE
After breakfast, journey to Ley Mro River and Exotic Chin village see
the Chin People ( One can witness elderly Chin women with their tattooed
faces). Special lunch on sandbank; enjoy the taste of fresh river fish
and fresh vegetables. Half-day sightseeing in Mrauk U. Overnight in
Mrauk U.
DAY 05: SITTWE
Early in the morning check out at hotel and transfer to Sittwe by
chartered boat. Arrive Sittwe in the afternoon. After lunch, half-day
sightseeing in Sittwe of famous pagodas and sunset view at Point Beach
resort. Dinner at River Valley seafood restaurant. Overnight in Sittwe.
DAY 06: SITTWE - YANGON
Half-day sightseeing in Sittwe. After lunch, transfer to airport.
Fly back to Yangon. Dinner and overnight in Yangon.
DAY 07: DEPARTURE DAY
After breakfast, half-day sightseeing and shopping in Yangon.
Transfer to airport for departure flight.
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