2016/17 - TM Burma

14 Take a tour of Inwa by horse-drawn cart and see the 'Leaning Tower of Inwa' Visitors to Siem Reap will stay at Shinta Mani Resort See the Mahamuni Buddha near Mandalay Insider Experiences Travel more with Travelmavel. These Insider Experiences have been carefully designed to provide extraordinary insight into the essence of Burma. To further enhance your adventure, we are excited to include Insider Experiences on every Travelmarvel holiday. These have been designed to provide a unique window into the region you're exploring – whether through its history, culture, lifestyle or natural beauty. They'll leave you with the knowledge that you've experienced Burma in greater depth than the average visitor. LIKE A LOCAL With Travelmarvel, you'll see the hidden gems, embrace local life, engage with the local people and immerse yourself in their culture. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon You're sure to be awed by the incredible sight of Shwedagon Pagoda, a 99 metre-high gilded pagoda and stupa that dominates the Yangon skyline from atop Singuttara Hill. Tour Historic Inwa by Horse-Drawn Cart Step aboard a horse-drawn cart to see the sights of Inwa, including the Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery and the teak-wood Bagaya Monastery, built in 1593. You'll also get up close to the 'Leaning Tower of Inwa' – a watch tower that was damaged by an earthquake in 1838. Mahamuni Buddha Temple, Mandalay One of the country's most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, this inspiring temple is home to a bronze image of the Mahamuni Buddha. During your visit here, you might enjoy the chance to enhance the statue's shimmer by adding a sheet of gold leaf to this beautiful 3.8 metre-high statue. Stroll U Bein Bridge Outside Mandalay Considered by many to be the world's oldest and longest teak-wood bridge, U Bein spans 1.2 kilometres across Taungthaman Lake. It is a supremely beautiful sight, particularly during the early evening when the sun is beginning to set and the many hundreds of teak pillars cast long shadows against the mirror-like waters beneath it. SPECIAL STAY Myanmar Treasure Resort, Inle Lake Set right on the shores of Inle Lake, Myanmar Treasure Resort superbly blends elegant and comfortable accommodation and modern amenities with charming touches of traditional culture. Here, you'll stay in a bungalow that boasts its own private balcony looking out over the beautiful expanse of the lake. INSIDER EXPERIENCES IN VIETNAM & CAMBODIA During Travelmarvel's 26 Day Wonders of the Irrawaddy & the Mekong holiday, you'll stay at the stunning Grand Hotel Saigon for three nights, enjoy two indulgent nights at Shinta Mani Resort in Siem Reap and also visit ODA – a 'grass roots' art organisation run by the local community near Siem Reap. LOOK FOR THIS LOGO Throughout itineraries, Travelmarvel Insider Experiences are presented in bold, coloured text and are highlighted by this logo. – www.travelmarvel.com.au –

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