Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Dawei, the capital of Thanitaryi division in the south of the Myanmar. It is also known as Tavoy in colonial time. Dawei was one of the first cities settled by the English after the first of the three Anglo-Burmese wars, as result the towns have long history and interesting architecture building of colonial era.
Today we will explore local life of Dawei region, first we explore downtown of colonial building area standing elegantly. Then we will stroll through the main busy market of Dawei where selling variety of products.
And we will have opportunity to visit local family run business of clay pottery, how to produce local hand-made pottery.
And then visit one of the family owned cashew nut business how workers will process to peel one nut.
And visit to Shwe Taung Sar Pagoda and Paya Gyi museum where own collections of bronze coins, vase’s, portraits and large wooden ancient Buddha images are displayed.
In the evening drive to Shwe Tharlyaung reclining Buddha which 74 meter long and 21 meter high is the biggest in Myanmar until the recently built Win Sein Taw Ya Budaha image in Mawlamyine.
And take short walk up (20 or 30 min) to view point to enjoy impressive and panoramic views over the surrounding city and a breathtaking sunset.
The guides were the highlight in the trip, and this is saying something! This trip has been so well thought and perfectly adjusted to accomodate our holiday together with group. It was some sort...
