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Mt. Popa <
Oasis of the Dry Zone > |
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Type: |
Myanmar
Extension |
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Tour Code: |
JXT # 11 |
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Coverage: |
Mt. Popa |
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Duration: |
Day Return |
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Availability: |
Round the Year |
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Itinerary:
Day return |
Sample itinerary, actual
may vary
Mt Pota (Oasis of the Dry Zone)
Morning depart for Mt. Popa (45 km,
approx 1½ hour) an extinct volcano with its shrine dedicated to
animist spirits, known as "Nats". On the way observe local daily
life activities such as toddy palm juice extracting, sweet ball
(brown sugar) making process and hand drill edible oil production
etc.
For the energetic, it is time to climb the 777 steps to the
shrine at the top of the hill.Proceed to Salay (52 km, approx 1 ½ hour) along the Ayeyarwady
riverbank. Observe spectacular 18th century woodcarving works at
museum like Yoke Son monastery and near by unique 13th century
lacquer-ware Buddha Image.
Continue visit a number of other old
monasteries and splendid colonial-style houses. Return to Bagan to
conclude this unique experience.
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