Burmese Charm in Quaint Thanlyin

Name: Burmese Charm in Quaint Thanlyin
Brand: Asian Trails Myanmar
SKU: d500e48f-c0c4-49ad-9d52-a3185fa51231

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Summary

Departing from your Yangon hotel in the morning, set off by private vehicle for Syriam (Thanlyin), a former capital of Myanmar located about 1.5 hours away. While exploring the sleepy 15th-century port town with your personal guide, you'll learn about the British, Portuguese, French, and East Indian influences and its history as a merchant city. Soak up the pleasant atmosphere where tree-lined roads and universities offer a glimpse of local life. Then head to Yele Paya, a unique temple located on an islet in the middle of the Yangon River near the town of Kyauktan and accessible by local ferry. If you wish, feed the giant catfish swimming around the island (own expense). You can purchase lunch (not included) and spend time at a riverside market then visit two more pagodas before the drive back to Yangon in mid-afternoon.

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Why take this tour?

While often referred to by the name Syriam, Thanlyin captures the essence of boldly going where no one has gone before. Following the contours of the Bago River, spending 6 hours outside Yangon feels like wandering back in time and relive times gone by. Located at the confluence of the Yangon River and the town of Dala along the Bago River, Thanlyin (formerly known as Syriam) is a slow-life village located outside bustling Yangon. With its strategic location along the Yangon River and intertwined with equally charming Kyauk Tan, the town was originally known for its port. A peaceful and quiet atmosphere will come over you as soon as we enter the town borders, and wandering around gives you a sense that there most certainly still is serenity around Yangon.

What’s included?

A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
All applicable taxes and service charges
Entry/Admission - Kyaik-Khauk Paya
Entry/Admission - Ye-le Pagoda
Lunch during the day
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 6h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Asian Trails Myanmar

About operator:

Asian Trails’ experience in designing exceptional experiences continues to cast an intimate spell: the mesmerizing bonds we have with our destinations are amongst the closest one can find – be it a dreamy hideaway along sandy shores or a breathtaking moment overlooking its authentic vastness.