From Mandalay: Full Day Excursion To Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo)
ID: GYG224295-385662
Category:
Country: Myanmar
Duration:
1 days
Description
Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo) is a former British Hill Station and just 2 hours drives away up the hills from Mandalay. This old British town is very charming with its lovely lake, waterfalls, botanical garden and colonial era-buildings.
In the morning you will have a 7:30 AM pickup from your hotel in Mandalay and drive up (80 km – 2 hours) on a scenic route to the cool hill station and a former British Hill Station of Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo). Visit the lovely lake, waterfalls, botanical gardens and their colonial era-buildings. The road winds steeply through flower, fruit and vegetable gardens so you will enjoy the ride.
Visit the local market. Drive through Maymyo on a horse drawn "stage coach", giving you the chance to admire the brick and timber houses, complete with English style gables, turrets and chimneys. Then visit the Water Fall and the National Kandawgyi Gardens, which were laid out by Sir Harcourt Butler, the former governor of Burma, the flower beds are similar to those found in an English country garden. The garden has recently been renovated and is now called “Kandawgyi National Botanical Garden”.
Eat lunch at local restaurant. Then stop at a lovely coffee shop for a coffee break before returning by road to Mandalay. Arrive back Mandalay and transfer to your hotel.
Highlights
- Visit the most beautiful garden, founded in 1915 on 176 hecter of land
- Learn about the old Colonial Style Buildings of this British Hill Station town
- Enjoy the horse coach ride along the cozy lanes of the town
- Visit to the famous waterfalls of the region
- Complete the tour with a coffee break at a lovely coffee shop
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• As you will be visiting religious sites, please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, and remember to take off your shoes and socks when entering pagoda areas
• This tour is not available during the Water Festival between 12 to 18 Apr in 2019 and 2020
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
