KYAING TONG EXTENSION (LAND OF COLOUR TRIBES)

Trip Code : TOUR12

Destination : Myanmar ( Kengtung )

Duration : 4 Days / 3 Nights

KYAING TONG

The most scenic town in the Shan State, Kyaing Tong lies about midway between the Thanlwin River and Mekong River valleys. It is situated 456 kilometres northeast of Taunggyi and 163 kilometres north of the border town of Tachilek opposite Mae Sai, (Thailand). It is 56 miles away from Mong Lar, a Chinese border town. Kyaing Tong means "Walled City of Tong" and Tong is a reference to the kingdom's mythical founder, a hermit named Tungkalasi. Historic center for the state's Khun culture, the town is surrounded by Wa, Shan, Akha and Lahu villages. Kyaing Tong is also known for colorful tribes.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival

Transfer to Yangon (or) Heho airport for flight to Kyaing Tong.

Arrived Kyaing Tong airport and transferred to hotel. Tour highlights include visit to U Mulein Da's Shan Lacquerware Works, Wan Pon "Shan" Village and Shan houses, Wa people village and handy made powdered firearm. Overnight in Kyaing Tong. (B)

Day 2 Kyaing Tong

Breakfast at Hotel. Visit Yan-Law "Khun" people village, Palaung Village, Kat-Tauk village, Pin-Tauk "Lahu" village.  Hiking to see "Akha people and rare "Ann" people. Afternoon visit Pin-Tauk Waterfall. Sightseeing around the Naung Tong Lake and take photograph with lake view. Overnight in Kyaing Tong. (B)

Day 3 Kyaing Tong

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning visit to Kyaing Tong Bazaar and meeting multi hill tribes. Hiking to Hokyin "Akha" people villages. Observing traditional Yan-gone Pottery Work. Visiting RCM Church, former times' Italian Missionary. Visit Akha Centre Village and Weaving Works where traditional clothes are made before exporting to Thailand. Dancing "Lan Woan" in Loi-Lone village with full-dressed "Khun” beautiful girls. Overnight in Kyaing Tong. (B)

Day 4 Departure

After breakfast at Hotel, free and leisure before transfer to airport for departure. Upon arrival at Heho (or) Yangon airport, transfer to Hotel (or) transit to International departure. (B)

Cost includes:

-2 Mineral water bottles & 1 snow tower will provide throughout the trip on coach / car
-3 nights accommodation with full breakfast (twin sharing basis)
-All airport transfer & sightseeing in Kyaiktong with private But non aircon car or coach.
-English speaking local/through out guide fees
-Entrance fees

Cost excludes:

Lunch and dinner
-Beverages
-International airport tax
-Personal expenses such as Camera fees,tpis etc.
-Domestic Air ticket fare

Note

1.1 F.O.C for every 16 paying guests
2.Standard hotel used is (**+ ) category, Princess hotel(Kyaing Tong)
3.Validity : 1 Apr 2010 - 31 Mar 2011
4.Airfare to Kyaing Tong ( 1 May- 30 Sep 2010 ) : Yangon- Kyaing Tong- Yangon(R/T ) USD 208.00, Heho-Kyaing Tong- Heho (R/T) USD 136.00
Airfare to Kyaing Tong ( 1 Oct 2010 - 30 Apr 2011 ) : Yangon- Kyaing Tong- Yangon(R/T ) USD 248.00, Heho-Kyaing Tong- Heho (R/T) USD 168.00
Airfare are subject to change without prior notice
5.Because of the high airfare for guide we use only local guide for group less than six pax.
6.Higher class hotel not available
7.For hotel information. Please refer to our website www.travelmyanmar.com 'Accommodation in Myanmar' section