7-Day Myanmar Travel Itinerary for Tourists

🗓️ Day 1: Arrive in Yangon

Explore:

Shwedagon Pagoda (Myanmar’s most sacred site)

Sule Pagoda & downtown colonial buildings

Bogyoke Aung San Market (souvenirs & local crafts)

Overnight: Yangon

Tip: Arrive early to adjust and enjoy a sunset at Shwedagon.

🗓️ Day 2: Yangon → Bagan (flight or night bus)

Fly or travel to Bagan in the morning

Explore:

Ananda Temple

Dhammayangyi Temple (largest in Bagan)

Sunset from Shwesandaw Pagoda or riverbank

Overnight: Bagan

🗓️ Day 3: Bagan Full Day Exploration

Optional: Hot air balloon ride at sunrise (Nov–Mar)

Tour by e-bike or horse cart:

Sulamani, Htilominlo, and Thatbyinnyu Temples

Visit a lacquerware workshop

Evening: Cruise on the Irrawaddy River

Overnight: Bagan

🗓️ Day 4: Bagan → Mount Popa (Half-Day Trip)

Morning: Drive to Mount Popa (1.5 hours)

Climb the 777 steps to the monastery

Enjoy views and learn about Myanmar’s nat spirit worship

Return to Bagan

Overnight: Bagan or catch evening flight to Mandalay

🗓️ Day 5: Mandalay

Explore:

U Bein Bridge (sunrise or sunset)

Mahamuni Buddha Temple

Mandalay Hill (city view at sunset)

Kuthodaw Pagoda (world’s largest book)

Optional: Day trip to Mingun or Sagaing

Overnight: Mandalay

🗓️ Day 6: Mandalay → Inle Lake (by morning flight or overnight bus)

Check-in at hotel on the lake

Boat tour:

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

Floating gardens & villages

Traditional weaving & silversmith workshops

Overnight: Inle Lake

🗓️ Day 7: Inle Lake → Yangon / Departure

Morning:

Visit Nyaung Shwe market or take a relaxing walk

Fly back to Yangon

Evening: Departure or one last night in Yangon

🧳 Travel Notes:

✈️ Flights: Domestic flights are highly recommended to save time.

🏨 Hotels: Book well-rated hotels in each major city (Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Inle).

💡 Weather: Best travel time is from November to February (cool, dry season).

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