Mon and Kayin States Heritage Journey Off the Tourist’s Trails

3 Days - 2 Nights Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo), Hpa-an, Mon State Short Breaks

Tour Overview

Experience the religious wonders of Myanmar at the awe-inspiring Golden Rock, where a perfectly balanced boulder perched on the edge of a hill attracts local devotees from all over the country year-round. Join friendly pilgrims and explore small villages along the way.Witness the breathtaking natural beauty of Hpa-An, where some of the most impressive sights in the country are located. The highlight of this area is the incredible cave temples that house historical relics. Don’t miss the chance to capture unforgettable travel memories at Hpa-An’s famous peak, Mount Zwegabin, which offers stunning panoramic views.Marvel at the splendor of the Mon Kingdom in the capital city of Bago, once a bustling port town. Bago is home to numerous historic pagodas and other cultural sites of significance.Take in the peaceful atmosphere of the Htauk Kyant War Cemetery, where soldiers from the British Commonwealth who fought in World War II are buried.

Travel itinerary

  • Day 01: Yangon – Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo)

    After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a scenic 5-hour drive to Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo) through rubber and teak plantations. You’ll need to take a local truck halfway up the climb to reach the top, where a gold leaf-covered boulder clings to the edge of a cliff, believed to hold a relic of Lord Buddha. As evening approaches, you’ll witness a stunning sunset over the misty mountain range from the Pagoda platform, where hundreds of devotees offer flowers, oil lamps, bells, and water to the sacred pagoda. You’ll then transfer to the hotel to stay overnight.

    Overnight
  • Day 02: Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo) – Hpa-An (B)

    After an early morning breakfast, drive to Hpa-An, the capital of the Kayin state. Along the way, visit Ya The Pyan Cave, which houses many Buddha statues in various positions, and the Kaw Goon Cave, which features amazing Buddhist carvings and stucco work from the 17th century.

    Take a photo stop at Mt. Zwegabin and Lumpani Park, which is home to several hundred neatly aligned, seated Buddha images, and Kyauk Kalat, a pagoda built on natural rock formations. After checking into the hotel and having some rest, catch a beautiful sunset over Hpa-An’s most famous pagoda, “Shwe Yin Myaw.” Overnight in Hpa-An.

    Breakfast included
    Overnight
  • Day 03: Hpa-An – Yangon (B)

    After breakfast, drive back to Yangon from Hpa-An, passing through rice paddies, local farms, and coconut plantations. If time allows, drop by at the Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery, dedicated to the 27,000 allied soldiers who died in the region during World War II. Return to Yangon in the evening.

    Breakfast included

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