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Rural Myanmar and Pottery Tour from Yangon
5 h
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In the morning, meet your guide at a central meeting point in Yangon, and take a short walk to the river to catch the public ferry.
The 10-minute ferry ride on the Twante Canal provides an excellent opportunity to glimpse daily life on the water, with photo ops galore. You might see small wooden boats where fishermen haul in their catches, larger boats transporting cargo to the city and kids playing in riverside villages.
When you disembark, take either a private taxi or truck taxi through the countryside to the town of Twante, which is known for its pottery. Stop by local artisans' workshops to see their crafts and observe how they work with traditional tools and kilns. If you wish, you may participate in a hands-on lesson in traditional pottery methods.
Next, walk uphill with your guide for about 20 minutes to reach Shwesandaw Pagoda, a 250-foot (76-meter) stupa that is said to be 2,500 years old. A 100-year-old Mandalay-style bronze Buddha statue sits inside, along with several other Buddha statues.
You have probably worked up an appetite by now, so head to a popular local restaurant that specializes in vegetarian cuisine, and tuck into a tasty lunch. Afterward, you have time to explore the local market with your guide who shares informative commentary about the people and history of the area.
After a stroll around town, return to the ferry to head back to Yangon. As you cruise along the river, your guide points out notable landmarks until you reach the dock in Yangon, where your tour ends.
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The 10-minute ferry ride on the Twante Canal provides an excellent opportunity to glimpse daily life on the water, with photo ops galore. You might see small wooden boats where fishermen haul in their catches, larger boats transporting cargo to the city and kids playing in riverside villages.
When you disembark, take either a private taxi or truck taxi through the countryside to the town of Twante, which is known for its pottery. Stop by local artisans' workshops to see their crafts and observe how they work with traditional tools and kilns. If you wish, you may participate in a hands-on lesson in traditional pottery methods.
Next, walk uphill with your guide for about 20 minutes to reach Shwesandaw Pagoda, a 250-foot (76-meter) stupa that is said to be 2,500 years old. A 100-year-old Mandalay-style bronze Buddha statue sits inside, along with several other Buddha statues.
You have probably worked up an appetite by now, so head to a popular local restaurant that specializes in vegetarian cuisine, and tuck into a tasty lunch. Afterward, you have time to explore the local market with your guide who shares informative commentary about the people and history of the area.
After a stroll around town, return to the ferry to head back to Yangon. As you cruise along the river, your guide points out notable landmarks until you reach the dock in Yangon, where your tour ends.
Included
- Local guide
- Transportation via ferry, taxi and/or dyna truck
- Lunch
- Pottery lesson
- Entry/Admission - Shwesandaw Pagoda
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Dress in Burma (Myanmar) is conservative, so lightweight, long-sleeved clothing is appropriate. Skirts, dresses, and shorts should be knee-length or below. Wear comfortable walking shoes and check the weather before you leave, and come equipped with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a raincoat if necessary.
- The tour concludes at the Pansodan jetty where there are plenty of taxis; it will take approximately 10 minutes to get to most central Yangon hotels; your guide can assist you with getting a taxi, if you like
- For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
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I enjoyed the tour very much, especially the drive through the countryside. Great lunch. Absolutely recommended if you want to see the rural area close to Yangon!
We absolutely loved the trip in terms of seeing the outskirts of yangon and travelling there via ferry and local transport. Our guide was great and we also got to see a lot of Yangon, local market, enjoy street foods, visit pagodasand mingle with locals. The pottery experience itself was somewhat disappointing. We werent really in a position to try the art ourselves and the opportunity to acquire local pottery was limited. On the up side, a more commercial experience would have taken away from the wonderful skill the population possesses. A worthwhile trip, but not necessarily to make your own pottery but rather to see the locals perform their craft.
i only remember that it was very good but i could not do a lot of things because of severe arthritis pain in the right hip. could not walk to the jetty and had to take a taxi. the guide was excellent and also did the night market with him.