15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
Embark on an extraordinary Myanmar Photography Tour GTTP13 - 12 Days with Golden Trail Travel, a meticulously crafted expedition designed for passionate photographers and intrepid cultural explorers seeking to capture the profound beauty, spiritual depth, and authentic daily life of Myanmar's less-explored southern regions. This comprehensive 12-day photography journey delves deep into the heart of a country often described as the "Golden Land," offering an incredible array of subjects from bustling urban centers and ancient cities to mystical caves, serene karst landscapes, and pristine coastal areas.
This Myanmar photography expedition is expertly structured to maximize your photographic opportunities at every turn, ensuring you're at the ideal vantage point for optimal light, unique compositions, and authentic human connections. Our expert photography guides, intimately familiar with Myanmar's diverse regions and cultural nuances, will lead you through golden pagodas, hidden caves, tranquil waterways, and vibrant local communities. You'll begin by capturing the dynamic energy of Yangon, exploring its colonial architecture and the awe-inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda. The journey then takes you to Bago, an ancient capital renowned for its colossal reclining Buddhas and sacred sites, offering a rich tapestry of spiritual subjects.
Beyond the well-trodden paths, this tour ventures into the raw, unspoiled beauty of Hpa-An, a photographer's paradise of dramatic limestone karsts, mystical caves filled with Buddha images, and picturesque rice paddies. Continue to Mawlamyine, a charming colonial-era city with stunning river views and ancient pagodas, including a fascinating day trip to Bilu Island to document local cottage industries and rural life. The climax of this unique photographic odyssey is the pristine and largely untouched Dawei region, where you'll spend two full days capturing its idyllic, secluded beaches, vibrant local markets, and authentic fishing villages – a true gem for landscape, portrait, and documentary photography away from mass tourism. You'll engage with devout Buddhists and diverse local communities, documenting their traditional lifestyles, vibrant customs, and warm hospitality. From bustling cities and spiritual sanctuaries to dramatic karst landscapes and serene coastlines, this Myanmar photography tour promises an expansive and profoundly rewarding experience, allowing you to build an extraordinary portfolio of truly authentic Burmese moments. Prepare your lenses for an unforgettable visual narrative of Myanmar's captivating, hidden charm
Awe-Inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda & Yangon's Grandeur: Begin by capturing the shimmering gold of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, particularly during the golden hour, documenting its spiritual grandeur, intricate details, and the devout pilgrims. Explore Yangon's colonial architecture and vibrant street life for urban and documentary photography.
Bago's Ancient & Colossal Buddhas: Discover the spiritual heart of Bago, an ancient capital. Photograph its immense reclining Buddha statues (Shwethalyaung), soaring pagodas, and traditional monasteries, offering rich subjects for spiritual and architectural photography.
Hpa-An's Mystical Caves & Karst Landscapes: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of Hpa-An. Explore and photograph mystical limestone caves (e.g., Kawgun Cave, Sadan Cave) filled with ancient Buddha images and intricate carvings. Capture the dramatic karst formations rising from lush rice paddies, especially at sunrise or sunset, for stunning landscape photography.
Charming Mawlamyine & River Life: Explore the colonial charm of Mawlamyine, set against a scenic river. Capture its elevated pagodas offering panoramic views of the city and river, and document the serene river life and local activity.
Bilu Island's Traditional Industries: Take a fascinating boat trip to Bilu Island near Mawlamyine. Photograph unique local cottage industries, such as wooden pens, rubber band making, and tobacco pipe crafting, providing incredible opportunities for documentary and cultural portrait photography.
Untouched Dawei & Pristine Beaches: Dedicate two full days to exploring the largely undiscovered Dawei region. Capture its idyllic, secluded beaches, vibrant local markets, and authentic fishing villages. This is a rare opportunity for coastal landscape photography, candid portraits of local life, and untouched beauty away from mass tourism.
Authentic Local Life & Interactions: Throughout the tour, engage with diverse local communities and devout Buddhists. Document their traditional lifestyles, vibrant customs, and warm hospitality, from bustling city markets to tranquil rural villages and fishing communities.
Varied Light Conditions: The itinerary is designed to optimize for diverse lighting, from the golden hours at pagodas and karst formations to the bright coastal light of Dawei, ensuring a varied and rich photographic portfolio.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Exploration: This tour takes you beyond the most common tourist routes, particularly in Hpa-An, Mawlamyine, and Dawei, offering unique and authentic photographic opportunities that few get to experience
HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
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You will meet at Yangon international airport and Transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is your own leisure.
Meal: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon
Morning departure for a fascinating and unusual train journey on the Yangon circular line. The (very) slow local train completes a loop through the suburbs and outlying villages providing an original and behind the scenes view of local life and Yangon city – a great introduction to Burma. After lunch, we will take a stroll through the picturesque Kandawgyi Lake Gardens before a sunset visit to the incredible Shwedagon Temple, Burma’s most sacred and certainly one of it is most awe inspiring sights.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon
Early morning departure by car and drive to Kyaikhtiyo (114 km, 5 hrs from Yangon). On the way visit in Bagon including highlights: Shwemawdaw Pagoda, stands as a landmark of Bago and it is the highest pagoda in Mon state with the elevation of 114 meter high, built over 2000 years ago; Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha which is one of the most elegant reclining Buddha images, stretching 55 meter long and 16 meter high and was built during 9th century. The excavation site and restoration work at KanbawzaThadi which is noted for the famous palace of King Bayinnaung (1551 – 1581 AD) and Four giant Buddha images of Kyaikpun Pagoda (28 meter high), built by King Damazedi in 15th century. a huge boulder completely covered by gold leaves and delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff. The gold-plated boulder is said to maintain its balance thanks to a single hair of the Buddha being enshrined inside the pagoda and offering one of the most stunning panoramas of the entire Myanmar.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bago
After breakfast, drive to Hpa-An. On the way, visit the caves of Kawgon and Payon well known for their countless Buddha images, stalactites and stalagmites. Upon arrival to Hpa-An, check in at the hotel and pay a visit to Kantharyar Lake famous for its small island with interesting rock structure with pagoda atop.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hpa-An
Hpa-An is surrounded by dramatic limestone karst scenery including the sacred Zwekabin Mountain symbol of Karen State and we will spend the day exploring the area’s caves, tunnels, temples and mountains by road, boat and on foot, as well as passing through some of the area’s traditional Karen villages.
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel in Hpa-An
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Mawlamying, now Mawlamying, capital of Mon State with a stop at a riverside Karen fishing village on the way. Formerly home for several years to George Orwell and immortalized by kipling we reckon it’s one of the country’s friendliest and most scenic towns. Visit a lively market before heading up for sunset at one of the hill-top pagodas overlooking the town and Gulf of Martaban
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel in Mawlamying
Off by local boat to nearby BiluKyun ‘Orge Island’ – where we will visit traditional Mon villages and discover some of the local handicrafts and cottage industries. They don’t see many tourists yet, but the villagers will be happy to show you how they make can walking sticks. Burmese style bamboo hats slate blackboards and even back-garden rubber band making. Afternoon return to Mawlamying for perhaps some sundowners at a waterfront café?
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel in Mawlamying
A short drive south brings us to the delightful little town of Yae. Until late 2013 the town had been off limits to foreigners since independence in 1948 due to perceived security issues with Mon and Karen autonomists. We will visit the spectacular temples site atop charmingly named Banana Mountain as well as taking in the rustic riverside market before continuing in the afternoon to Dawei, formerly Tavoy.
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel in Dawei
Our day tour of Dawei starts out with another lively waterfront market before heading to the nearby Dawei Peninsula. There can’t be many stretches of coast left in Southeast Asia as spectacular, but yet so little developed. Now is the time to visit as in 10years time it’s fishing villages, deserted bays and seaside pagodas will be a distant memory.
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel in Dawei
Just photo shooting.
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel in Dawei
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, we will drive back to Yangon. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is your own leisure.
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel in Yangon
Breakfast and free time until time to go to the airport for departure flight. Then, transfer you to the Yangon International Airport three hours prior according to your flight departure time.
Meal: Breakfast
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