Charming Colonial Town and Gokteik Viaduct
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Day 1
Mandalay - Pyin Oo LwinDrive to the former British hill station of PYIN OO LWIN (Maymyo). Now the town is heavily inhabited by Nepalese and Indians, and their crafts and cultures predominate. Visit in Pyin Oo Lwin includes the Market, BOTANICAL GARDEN with its lake, waterfalls, CHINESE TEMPLE soothes our spirit, farms of seasonal fruits and horsecart ride in the town. Today or next day, visit to PEIK KHYIN MYAUNG CAVES, caves almost as old as the land itself and proceed to PWE KYAUK FALLS, a favorite picnic spot for local people.
Overnight stay in Pyin Oo Lwin.
Day 2
Pyin Oo Lwin - Gokteik - Naung Pain - MandalayBreakfast at hotel. Transfer to the railway station and board the Lashio - Mandalay train departing at 08:30 AM. This train used to be infamous black-market train in the past transporting goods to and from China. You will travel past pretty hills and scenery. The train will cross the famous 700m long Gokteik Bridge, built in 1900 by the American Pennsylvania Steel Co. The impressive height from the bridge to the bottom of the valley is nearly 300m. After crossing the bridge the train will stop at a small station. You will get the chance to have a better look at the bridge. Take good note though that it is not permitted to Photograph/video bridges in Myanmar. Upon arrival at NAUNG PAIN station, get off the train and car drive back to Mandalay (125 Km, 4 hours).
Overnight stay in Mandalay.
What's Included
- Accommodation in shared twin rooms with daily breakfast
- Sightseeing with English speaking station guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with driver
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