Kyaing Tong, the capital of the Eastern Shan state is half way between China and Thailand. It is the residence of the mountainous hill tribes such as Khun, Akha, Shan Wa and Lahus. The mixture of different ethnic cultures adds the diversity to the cultural practices of the area. Once an outpost of British, there remain many buildings reminiscent of the colonial era.

Coverage: Yangon / Bagan / Mandalay / Kyaing Tong / Inle Lake / Yangon
Duration: 10-Day / 9-Night
Operational Period: October to Mid May.

Brief Itinerary
Day 1. Yangon arrival
Day 2. Yangon / Bagan (by flight)
Day 3. Bagan
Day 4. Bagan / Mandalay (by flight)
Day 5. Mandalay / Mingun / Mandalay
Day 6. Mandalay / Kyaing Tong by flight
Day 7. Kyaing Tong
Day 8. Kyaing Tong
Day 9. Kyaing Tong – Heho – Inle Lake
Day 10. Inle Lake
Day 11. Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon
Day 12. Yangon departure

Day 1. Yangon
Welcome by our tour guide and Yangon sightseeing includes faded colonial down town and world famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the most venerable of all places of worship in South East Asia.

Day 2. Yangon – Bagan by flight
Explore this ancient capital with immense collections of archeological treasure. Nothing in Southeast Asia comes close to the enormity and heritage that brings back the living reality of the sovereignty of Myanmar. With existing over 2000 stupas and pagodas sprawling along the bank of Ayeyarwaddy river.

Day 3. Bagan – Mandalay by flight
Myanmar has enormous significance to the people of Myanmar since it was the capital of their last Monarchy and has long been known as a centre of skilled craftsmanship supplied to the royal courts in former times. Sightseeing includes the wooden bridge, ancient teak palace, the life like Buddha image and some of the crafts working places.

Day 4. Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan
A day trip to Mt. Popa is the highlight for our today's excursion. This 1518 meter solitary peak is home of Myanmar's most powerful "NATS" - a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honored by some Myanmar people. The one-hour (777 steps) climb to the summit gives you the impressive view.

Day 5. Mandalay –– Mingun – Mandalay
Depart Mandalay on a private boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River to visit Mingun, a village on the west bank of the river. This 45 minute memorable journey gives visitors a fascinating experience. This Pagoda might now have been the World's Largest Pagoda. Unfortunately, the patron died before the construction was completed.

Day 6. Mandalay – Kyaing Tong
Today, we will fly to Kyaing Tong and will visit to a near by tribal village to see red clothed Palaung still dressing traditional style with silver and lacquered waist-bands.

Day 7. Kyaing Tong
Today, we will hike up to the villages on the higher slopes to visit Akha and Ann Tribes where they possess distinctively different costumes and beliefs from the other tribes particularly interest with their black teeth.

Day 8. Kyaing Tong
Today, we will hike up to another tribal villages to visit Akha villages where where Lahu and Akha tribes living together with different beliefs.

Day 9. Kyaing Tong – Heho – Heho – Inle Lake
Today, we visit a few more villages on the way to our airport and fly to Heho. After arriving at Heho airport, we will drive to Inle Lake and check in to our hotel across the lake.

Day 10. Boat excursion on Inle Lake
One of the most picturesque spots in Southeast Asia, Inle Lake and surrounding region is an outstanding alternative to the historical sites of Bagan and Mandalay. Surrounded by hazy Blue Mountains, this lovely lake is home to the Intha people, who constructed villages on stilts over the surface of the lake and farm floating islands created from mud and reed. The Intha are also known for their unique leg rowing. Although Inle Lake and the leg-rowers are the most famous attraction in the region, there's more.

Day 11. Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon by flight
Head back to airport at Heho and fly back to Yangon. In the afternoon, visit Bogyoke market browsing among the stalls for souvenirs shopping.

Day 12. Yangon departure
Let's conclude our tour in this golden land by waving hands saying good bye!

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