Yangon • Sittwe • Mrauk U
Mrauk U was until 1785 the former royal capital in the Rakhine State of Myanmar. Mrauk U is famous for it's numerous pagodas and temples, which are scattered throught the entire city and its surroundings among them the Shitthaung or "temple of the 80,000 Buddhas".
Highlights
Discovering of one of Myanmar’s ancient Kingdoms where tourists seldom visit
Visiting the oriental provinces near the border with Bangladesh
Watching sun rise over the enchanting city of Mrauk U from the top of the hill
Learning the legends and myths that abound in this once glorious city
Day 1: Yangon - Sittwe
Transfer to the airport in Yangon for your domestic flight to Sittwe. On arrival in Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, visit the colorful fish market and the Cultural Museum. Overnight in Sittwe.
Day 2: Sittwe - Maruk U
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the jetty for local boat trip on the Kaladan River to Mrauk U, about 5 hours upstream. Arrive in Mrauk U around midday. Back in its 15th century heyday Mrauk U was one of the richest cities in all of Asia but today the town is more like a sleepy village It is home to Myanmar’s 2nd temple site after Bagan. An afternoon tour of Mrauk U includes Koethaing Temple, the Pitakataik Library, Laungbanpyauk Pagoda, Yadana Mannaung and Sakaya Mannaung Pagodas
Day 3: Maruk U
Enjoy sunrise from the top of the hill. After breakfast continue sightseeing in Mrauk U with a visit to the market, the ruins of the Royal Palace and the Archaeological Museum. After lunch, visit Shitthaung Temple, Mrauk U's most important monument, built in 1535 by 1,000 architects and containing a remarkable collection of Arakanese Buddha images and reliefs. Continue to the multi-spire Andawthein Ordination Hall, with its unique stone carvings, the circular Ratanabon Pagoda, Dukkhanthein, a huge fortress-like temple with vaulted passages containing interesting stone sculptures and Laymyetnha, the first pagoda erected in Mrauk U in 1430
Day 4: Maruk U - Yangon
After breakfast depart with the daily speedboat from Mrauk U to Sittwe. On arrival in Sittwe transfer flight to Yangon.
* The itinerary above is designed to give you a flavor of what is possible and can be tailor-made to suit your preferences. This is simply a suggested itinerary, and can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests.
