Private tour in Yangon Htay W

Yangon Shore Excursion Tour (One Day)

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Htay W.

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Hi! Mingalarbar I am Htay and I was born and grew up in Rakhine state which is the western part of Myanmar . But, I moved to Yangon for attending the university. AS a licensed tour guide in Myanmar (also known as Burma), I started my guiding career in 2012 with many years of experience in guiding as a local guide and a throughout guide. Focused on safety and happiness of our passengers, I value for your money holidays. I hope you will get unforgettable tour experience using my services. Studying Psychology and International Relations in the universities, I can explain about the subjects relating to social, economic and political affairs in Myanmar. And I am writing for the articles for the English newspaper as a freelance journalist, so the knowledge I will share is authentic and correct. The politics in Myanmar is very complicated in terms of the history. You will enjoy my explanation of the history and the political and social affairs of Myanmar. And I can show you untouched places of Yangon besides the common attractions in Yangon in terms of my experience and my passion. Burmese people are beautiful due to the ethnic and cultural diversity. Burmese represent eight ethnic groups who live in Burma such as Kachin, Kaya, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Myanmar, Rakhine and Shan. Geographically, the landscapes of Myanmar is different from place to place. It adds the beauty of Myanmar. Yangon is one of the best places in visiting Myanmar and it is suitable for walking tour of the downtown areas and it attracts tourists due to a beautiful Shwedagon pagoda, beautiful colonial buildings and the charming lakes and parks. I am a licensed tour guide in Myanmar. And I finished the first aid training.I graduated from the Universities with a degree in Psychology and a degree in International Relations. I am not a driver. I will accompany you as a guide with my driver.

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Overview of your Yangon tour

Myanmar also known as Burma was once one of the richest countries in Asia. And Myanmar has potential to economic development of the country again located in the crossroad of Asia with the right moment of social, economic and political reforms. Located between India and China, Burma was once a British colony with diversity of culture and traditions. Once upon a time, Yangon was regarded as the princess of Asia because of beautiful with many parks and lakes. Walking downtown area of Yangon is interesting seeing old colonial British architecture buildings with parks and lakes. Burmese are friendly people and they were well-known people in the British times. Besides Buddhism, some people believe in the spirit to give them good luck and prosperity. If you are interested in culture, history, Buddhism and politics, you should book this tour.

Your Yangon tour itinerary

Visit Thanlyin local market to see ways of life of local people. Then, proceed to Sule pagoda and downtown area of Yangon in which you can see beautiful colonial buildings and Buddhist pagoda, Christian church and muslim mosque to represent peaceful co-existence of Burmese societies. Continue on visit to Strand hotel, the first hotel in Myanmar, and Botahtaung pagoda near Yangon river bank to see worshiping for the spirit and go to Scott market, a shopping paradise for tourists and the locals. Proceed to Inya lake for lunch and visit white elephants and Kabaraye pagoda built for six Buddhist synod. Continue on visit to Chaukhtatgyi reclining Buddha image and Shawdagon pagoda, the most beautiful pagoda in Myanmar. Transfer to the port.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

You will get around by modern air-conditioned Japanese car. You can walk for a while in downtown area of Yangon.You are safe with a trained driver.

What's included
Other: Guide fees, transportation charges, drinking water and cold towels are included.
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses Entrance fees, meals
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Religious Sites
Architecture
Tour reference number
168645
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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