After an early breakfast, your day will begin with a scenic journey to Nay Pyi Taw by car (5 hour drive).

Nay Pyi Taw, only a vast shrubland a decade back, has become Myanmar’s seat of power and one of the fastest growing cities in the world.  The military consulted astrologists to determine the most auspicious place to consolidate’s its power.  Built from dust, more than 25 construction companies were hired to build the city in a few short years.  On November 11, 2005 at 11:00 am, a convoy of 1,100 military trucks carrying 11 military batallions and 11 government ministries departed Yangon for the new capital. 

Upon arrival, you will have lunch (client’s own account).  Before transfer to your hotel, visit the Gem Musuem, housing precious jewels, such as rubies, sapphires, jade and the largest pearl in Myanmar. ( Museum is closed on Monday and Public holidays.)

This evening you will vist the night market at Myoma.

After your visit, you will continue visit Uppatasanti Pagoda, a replica of the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda. The 99 meter golden pagoda is visible from all major roads leading into the city.

Overnight in Nay Pyi Taw

Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw (361 km): 5h 

After breakfast this morning we set off for a full day of sightseeing.

Your first visit will be Parliement house(Pyi Thu Hlut Taw), the building for the National Pyi Htaung Su Hlut taw which is composed of 31 buildings, blending modern and ancient Myanmar architectural style. If you have chance, you will see the rush of politicians attending meetings outside the compound.

After lunch (client’s own account), visit the Natioanl Land Marks Garden, a collection of miniature replicas from Myanmar.  The garden showcases scaled-down versions of the country’s famous attractions, such as the Irrawaddy River, Shwedagon Pagoda, Golden Rock Pagoda in Mon State, Mount Khakaborazi in Kachin State, Ngapali beach in Rakkhine State, Myeik Archiepelago in Tanintharyi Division and Inle Lake in Shan state.

Then, you will drive back to Yangon or continue to up country.