Although its origins date back to the early 11th century as a small fishing village, Yangon underwent major development in the 1880’s when the British transformed it into the commercial and political hub of the country. On this 3 day tour, venture into the heart of Colonial Yangon and discover its glittering temples, spacious parks, and mix of modern buildings and traditional architecture that helped earn it the name, ‘The Garden City of the East’.
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Introduction to Yangon
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Breakfast
Dine at Hotel
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AM Activity
Morning Colonial Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon Join the Heritage Trust's trained tour guides who will lead you into the heart of old Yangon. Hear stories and anecdotes from its colourful and layered history, from its earliest beginnings to modern-day, all while finding out what makes this city so unique.
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Lunch
Burma Bistro Restaurant Enjoy the complex culinary mosaic of Burmese regional dishes made with the freshest ingredients. This beautifully renovated brick colonial building exudes an Old World charm while high ceilings and traditional Chin hand-woven textiles add an elegant touch.
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PM Activity
Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda & Candle Lighting Thousands of candles are lit under the glistening stupa of the famous Shwedagon Pagoda at dusk.
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Dinner
Victoria Ballroom at the Former Secretariat Office Built in 1890 during British colonial time, the former Secretariat office is one of Yangon’s most historically significant buildings, exemplifying the imposing Victoria-Colonial style architecture.
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Monks Ceremony and Painting Master Class
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Breakfast
Dine at Hotel
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AM Activity
1000 Monks Donation Ceremony Visit a working monastery where 1000 monks wearing traditional crimson robes make an alms collection.
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Lunch
Signature Restaurant Located within Kandawgyi Park and overlooking Yangon’s largest lake, this remodeled colonial building boats a classic and refined interior.
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PM Activity
Rice Straw Painting Master Class Create your own rice straw painting in this master class with the only remaining family still practicing straw art in Yangon.
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Dinner
Le Planteur Specializing in refined French cuisine with an Asian touch, the restaurant is housed in the newly renovated historic residence of a former dignitary.
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Downtown Yangon
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Breakfast
Dine at Hotel
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AM Activity
An Impact Day with Doh Eain at the Alley Garden Project Join Doh Eain, a multi-discipline restoration and placemaking social enterprise, to work on artworks, build street furniture, or plant plants to help preserve Yangon's heritage and improve public spaces for the local community.
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Lunch
Sharky's Restaurant Since 1996, Sharky’s has been dedicated to producing quality artisan foods, proudly made in Myanmar. The focus of all the menus is Sharky’s own farm to table artisan foods or food sourced from local suppliers.
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PM Activity
Shopping at Hla Day & Bogyoke Market Wander the aisles of Hla Day and Bogyoke Aung San Market. Hla Day was established to help independent local artisans build strong and profitable craft businesses, while Bogyoke Aung San Market is a great place to discover a bargain and have fun haggling with local traders.
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Dinner
The Pegu Club Established in 1882 by the British, the Pegu Club features both Georgian and Victorian architectural designs. Over the years the Pegu Club's teak walls, grand stairways and fine feasts have inspired world-famous novels and cocktails.
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