The Hidden City of Myanmar

"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 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.

For going to Mrauk U and many places in Rakhine state, Sittwe is the primary gateway. Many of Rakhine people are muslim and one will find numerous mosques in the city. It also boasts several interesting pagodas and fascinating monastery on the main street. It is where in those monasteries you will find 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; a thriving city in 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 ****thaung 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 by Magado Travel & Tours
(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 at 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 to the 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
Excursion to 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 at the afternoon. After lunch, half-day sightseeing in Sittwe 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.

Magado Travel & Tours
No. 70, 2nd Floor, Kaing Dan Street, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Tel/Fax: (+95-1) 227495, Email: ; c/c
Internet: http://www.magadotravel.com

The chartered boat with lunch on board
is that a speedboat or a regular boat
Does the trip Sittwe to Mrauk-U take 2 hours or 6 hours ?

Which hotel
- in Sittwe ?
- in Mrauk-U ?




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"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 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.

For going to Mrauk U and many places in Rakhine state, Sittwe is the primary
gateway. Many of Rakhine people are muslim and one will find numerous
mosques in the city. It also boasts several interesting pagodas and
fascinating monastery on the main street. It is where in those monasteries
you will find 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; a thriving city in 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 ****thaung 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 by Magado Travel & Tours
(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 at 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 to the
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
Excursion to 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 at the afternoon. After lunch, half-day sightseeing in
Sittwe 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.

Magado Travel & Tours
No. 70, 2nd Floor, Kaing Dan Street, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Tel/Fax: (+95-1) 227495, Email: ; c/c

Internet: http://www.magadotravel.com