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Yangon to Twante Tour – 1 Day
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.
Greeted by our local guide at your hotel, 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.
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. If you wish, try your hands on making a pot under the guidance of the local artisan is a great experience that ensures to excite you.
Enjoy a horse cart ride and head to Shwesandaw Pagoda – one of the popular tourist attractions in Burma famous for its 75 meters high stupa in which the sacred hair of the Lord Buddha is enshrined.
Late on, returning to Yangon by road through idyllic villages, rice paddies, and river landscapes. Return to Yangon around 15:30. Trip ends.
We hope that you love the trip and have a memorable time in this short trip to Twante from Yangon.
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