The Region emerging the Burmese Pottery - Twantwe

Day 01                         Arrival Yangon

Upon your arrival in Yangon International Airport, our can and guide will pick up. Starts private tour and drive through downtown to explore the city center and its fabulous mix of architecture and sites. The streets are fill with historical buildings many of which have a faded colonial charm not seen elsewhere in Asia. You will start at the post office –a lovely historic building, passing by Strand Hotel, Mahabandoola Garden and Independence Monument along the way. Then visit famous Chauk Htat Kyi, home to a 70-meter long reclining Buddha. The feet of the statue carved with traditional symbols and often many locals gathering to pay homage and pray. Extended visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world’s most spectacular religious monuments. The golden dome rises 98 meters above its base and is cover with 60 tons of pure gold. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 02                         Yangon – Dala – Twante CBT Kyaikthale Village

Our car and guide pick up your and visit to Dala which township on the outskirts of Yangon, on the south of Yangon, on the south of the Yangon River. Although it is relatively close to the urban hub of Yangon (1.5 km away), it is only accessible by ferry. The first step to getting across the river required that we meandered to Pansodan Jetty, the area attached to the jetty terminal also functions like most markets in Yangon, serving the hundreds of locals who commute from Dala to Yangon each day (during the day the ferry leaves every 20 minutes). Upon arrival visit to the Shwe Sayan Pagoda, Fishing Village and Bamboo Village .The Fisherman’s village is located along the banks of Dala river. Many of the fishermen who works along the Yangon River live with their families in huts along the shore. Continue drive to Twante (approximately one hour drive) and on the way visit to Phayargyi, where it will be possible to learn about traditional pottery making techniques, pottery village. On arrival into Kyaikthalae village, guests will receive a warm welcome at the community lodge. A talk will then be provide by the community leader to explain more about the village and the people the project currently supports. Dinner will be provide at the community lodge.

Day 03             Kyaikthale Village Community Lodge – Yangon

Start the day with by making a food offering to the local monks as they go about collecting their alms. After carrying out your day’s “good deed”, we will then return to the Community Lodge for breakfast. Shortly after, we will explore the fields of the local farming community to learn about the creation of natural fertiliser, the cultivation of crops and poultry farming. Assuming you’ve worked up an appetite, we will then enjoy a Myanmar cooking class, using some of the produce sourced from the field. For those we do not wish to join this, or have not worked up an appetite, it will be possible to take part in a tree planting initiative. Lunch will be serve at the village. This will be a great opportunity to learn about local industry, including bamboo basket weaving and sewing. We will later stop off at the Mingalar monastic school to greet the children. And it is possible to stop off at the century old Hindu temple at San Village. Drive back to Yangon and overnight at hotel.

Day 04

After breakfast at hotel, morning you will stay free at your leisure. Transfer to airport for International departure flight.