Explore an excellent cultural and natural beauty of Twante in this Myanmar 1 day trip from Yangon. Enjoy a horse cart ride, village visits and discover unique pottery workshops on this excursion to Twante. Take a boat along the waterways getting a glimpse of life on the river and then explore the charming village of Twante, seeing local craftsmen and markets as you travel by horse cart.

Yangon Excursion to Twante Yangon Excursion to Twante

 

Location: Twante, Myanmar
Duration: 7 hours (approx.) – 1 day
Start/End: Your hotel in Yangon
Tour Type: Sightseeing & Discovery
Tour Category: Yangon Day Tours
Tour Highlights:
• Enjoy a relaxing boat trip along the waterways from the bustling former capital to Twante
• Get a perspective on the traditional pottery workshop in the region
• Marvel at the Shwesandaw Pagoda with its 75-meter high stupa
• Be mesmerized by the scenic beauty through idyllic villages, rice paddies, and river landscape

 
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Picked up at your hotel and then your Yangon tour to Twante starts with a transfer to a wharf on the Yangon River, cross the Yangon River by public boat (it takes 15 minutes), It is very relaxing and enjoying the views of the fishermen, villages and small rowboats ferrying passengers and goods along the water. Then drive 24 km on the scenic road to Twante.

shweshandaw-pagoda-Twante-attraction

On arrival in Twante, explore this peaceful town which is known for its pottery. You will see many local potteries using traditional methods to craft earthenware, pass by rural neighborhoods and meet friendly locals. Visit a traditional pottery workshop, where the methods have remained over generations to generations. You also enjoy a horse cart ride here. Then proceed to Shwesandaw Pagoda with it is 75 meters high stupa before returning to Yangon by road through idyllic villages, rice paddies, and river landscapes. Return to Yangon around 15:30. Trip ends.

locals in Twante

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Price: Please contact us for your special price.

INCLUSIONS
What’s included?

  • Entrance fees & permits
  • Local public boat ticket
  • English speaking tours guide (Others languages upon requested)
  • Good (private) car or van with air-condition and experience driver
  • One bottle of water/per person
  • Horse cart ride
  • Lunch at local restaurant

What’s excluded?

  • Drinks & beverage
  • Others not mentioned
  • Insurance
Burmese fisherman before diving trip on the bank of Yangon River
Shwesandaw Pagoda
Twante potery town