Mr & Missy in Myanmar

Have you guys read the news that Myanmar will be named as the World's Best Tourist Destination for 2014 by EU? 

[http://www.business-standard.com/article/international/myanmar-to-be-named-world-s-best-tourist-destination-114030900300_1.html]  

Wow that's absolutely wow! Of course, I'm proud hehe :D Myanmar is a place like no other.  Many of us would feel like we have traveled back in time as there is no such thing as red-and-yellow Ronald Mcdonald or 7-Eleven. It would also liberate us from our dependence on technology since roaming is available for very limited foreign phone lines and the Internet is soooooo slow! BUT there would be many things to occupy your time - relaxing on the white sand beaches of Ngwe Saung / Ngapali, exploring the ruins of Bagan / Mrauk Oo, hiking the snow-capped mountains in Northern Myanmar to interacting with the gentle & friendly locals. 

So to entice you guys further to visit this country, let me share about our recent trip. During our 2012 trip, we visited Central Myanmar - Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin, Bagan & Popa. So this time, we explored Eastern Myanmar - Shan State.

Here is the itinerary for our 11D10N trip.

Day 1 @ Yangon

Departure from Changi Airport at 1325

Arrival at Yangon International Airport at 1450

Overnight bus to Kalaw at 1900

Day 2 @ Kalaw

Kalaw Market

Trekking (6 hours)

Rattan Buddha

Colonial-era houses

Kalaw Railway Station

Check-in at Hill Top Hotel

Sunset view at Hill Top Hotel

Day 3 @ Pindaya

Pindaya Caves

Red Mountain Winery

Check-in at Inle Palace Resort / Royal Inle Resort

*** Pindaya caves are vast limestone caves which contain more than 6000 buddha images.

Day 4 @ Inle Lake

Indein (ruins of pagodas)

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

Cat Monastery

Check-in at Hotel KBZ

*** Inle Lake is home to the leg-rowing Intha people who reside in floating villages. This lake - 14 miles long & 7 miles wide - is actually the second largest natural expanse of water in Myanmar.

Day 5 @ Taunggyi

Htam Sam Caves

Mya Sein Taung Pagoda

Aythaya Winery

Overnight bus to Kyaukse at 1900

Day 6 @ Kyaukse

Ah Hlu Parade around town

Day 7 @ Kyaukse

Ah Hlu at Monastery

X'mas Service at Church

Overnight bus to Yangon at 2000

Day 8 @ Yangon

Full body Thai Massage at Thaya Day Spa

Myanmar lunch at Da Nu Phyu Daw Saw Yee

Hair Treatment

Day 9 @ Yangon

Visit my aunt & cousin

Bo Gyoke Aung San Market / Scott Market

Tea time snack (pig organs) at SuperOne 

Bar-hopping 

[Bar One 4, Ginki Kids, Sports Bar, Gossip Bar, Escape Bar]

Day 10 @ Yangon

Full body Thai Massage at Yangon International Hotel

Lunch at Feel Restaurant

Tea time snack at Shwe Pa Zun

Dinner at Golden Duck (Kan Taw Min Park)

Day 11 @ Yangon

Manicure & Hair Treatment

Departure from Yangon International Airport at 1400

Arrival at Changi Airport at 1825

The best thing about this trip was the cooling weather! Most of the Shan state is hilly with several mountains. So in December, it was really cooling with temperatures dropping below 5C at night and early mornings. Not only it was a great escape from sunny Singapore, it also allowed us to remain energetic throughout the day! Plus, I get to wear my winter clothing! :D

More posts on our Myanmar trip coming soon. Stay tuned!

Adios!

xoxo

Miss N

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Our 2012 Trip

http://musingsofmissn.blogspot.sg/2013/03/misters-first-trip-to-myanmar-may-2012.html