Bagan's Ancient Temple Golf
Golf next to the ancient temples of Bagan. This Myanmar golf tour combines the former capital Yangon with one of the most picturesque sites of Myanmar. Over 2,200 ancient stupas are dating back to the 11th-century line the streets of Bagan. This tour can easily be combined with the unique "Balloons over Bagan" experience - start your day with a glass of Champagne floating high above Bagan - now that is something to tell your friends back home.
Golf Tour Package Itinerary for the Bagan's Ancient Temple Golf
Additional Information
- All Accommodations
- Daily cooked to order or buffet breakfast
- All green fees
- One caddie per golfer at each golf course
- All airport, land, and golf transfers
- All transfers by private VIP touring van or equivalent
- Daily drinking water
- All excursions and admission charges
- 24/7 golf hotline staffed by knowledgable service personnel
- Local expertise, suggestions, and tips throughout the trip
- All taxes and service charges
- International airfare
- Personal items, drinks, and gratuities
Here is where you will be playing
Located just 12 kilometers west of Yangon, Pun Hlaing Golf Club is a premier golfing destination designed by the legendary Gary Player. Since its opening in 2000, this 18-hole championship course has earned a reputation for its exceptional layout and scenic beauty, making it a must-play for golfers visiting Myanmar. The course has hosted significant tournaments, including the Myanmar Masters Tour and the Myanmar Open, showcasing its competitive pedigree.
Spanning 7,012 yards, the course is thoughtfully crafted on former paddy fields at the confluence of three rivers: the Hlaing, Pun Hlaing, and Yangon. This unique setting provides not only a challenging round of golf but also stunning views of the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda and the Yangon skyline. While many fairways are framed by water hazards, the generous width of the fairways allows players of all skill levels to navigate the course with confidence.
Players can expect well-maintained greens and fairways that ensure excellent playing conditions year-round. The clubhouse features top-tier amenities, including a restaurant and bar that overlook the 18th green, offering a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a varied menu of Asian and Western cuisine. After a round, golfers can also indulge in specialized treatments at the on-site spa, making Pun Hlaing Golf Club an ideal destination for both play and relaxation.
Bagan Golf Resort offers a truly unique golfing experience, nestled beside our charming hotel and mere minutes from the awe-inspiring historical wonders of old Bagan. Imagine teeing off with the breathtaking panorama of 11th-century temples, stupas, and pagodas as your backdrop. This magical setting, unlike any other, promises an unforgettable round where the ancient landscape becomes an integral part of your game. While the course itself is designed for a more relaxed and enjoyable play, the sheer beauty and serene atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage-adjacent location make it an absolute must-visit for those seeking a blend of sport and unparalleled historical immersion. It's a place to truly savor the moment.
The allure of Bagan Golf Resort extends beyond its historical significance; it lies in the promise of a peaceful and visually stunning escape. The gentle, undulating terrain, dotted with the occasional subtle hazard, makes for a game that's accessible to all levels of golfers, allowing you to focus on the magnificent surroundings rather than the pressures of a demanding course. The dry climate, particularly in the morning hours, provides a welcome respite from the monsoonal rains found in other parts of Myanmar, ensuring a pleasant golfing day. This is a perfect opportunity to capture incredible memories, with countless breathtaking photo opportunities around every corner, making your visit truly memorable for all the right reasons.
We wholeheartedly believe that a visit to Bagan Golf Resort is an experience that nourishes the soul. It’s an invitation to step back in time, to connect with history while enjoying a leisurely round of golf. We encourage our esteemed guests to allow ample time to not only play the course but to truly absorb the serene environment and the palpable ancient spirit that permeates the air. This is more than just a golf course; it's an opportunity to create lasting memories in a setting that is both profoundly beautiful and deeply historical. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you and share the magic of Bagan Golf Resort.
Yangon City Golf Resort, affectionately known as YCDC Golf Club, offers a truly exceptional golfing experience for all levels of play. We are proud to present two distinct eighteen-hole courses, each with its own unique charm and challenge. The first, the Ngwe Thaw Tar, or "Silver" course, opened its fairways to golfers in 1994. Measuring a substantial 7000 yards from the championship tees, it provides a generous canvas for your game. Two years later, in 1996, our second gem, the Myakantha course, made its debut. Designed by the esteemed Kyi Hla Han, a prominent figure as the Asian Golf Tour executive chairman, this course is located just a pleasant 40-minute drive north of the bustling Yangon City, offering a serene escape for your golfing endeavors.
The beauty of Yangon City Golf Resort lies in the delightful contrast between our two championship layouts. The Silver course, situated on a gentle, flat plain, welcomes golfers with its forgivingly broad fairways and consistently flat greens. This design makes it an ideal choice for those who enjoy a relaxed round and appreciate a course that is forgiving for the average golfer. In stark contrast, the Myakantha course presents a more demanding test. Its tighter fairways and mature, overhanging trees require a more strategic approach and a greater degree of precision from your shots. This thoughtful design ensures that even experienced players will find a captivating challenge, making each round a memorable occasion.
Our commitment to excellence is evident in the immaculate condition of our fairways and greens, a standard that has earned Yangon City Golf Resort the honor of hosting the Asian PGA Tour in 1998 and 1999. This prestigious history, coupled with our dual course offering, solidifies our position as one of the finest golfing destinations in Yangon, and indeed, a must-visit when planning your next golf holiday in Myanmar. We warmly invite you to discover the unparalleled beauty and rewarding play that awaits you at YCDC Golf Club. Come and create lasting memories on our meticulously maintained greens.
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Suggested Yangon Excursions
Pick up from your hotel. Your visit begins with Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda to see a huge reclining Buddha image. Then, we visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, famous worldwide - its golden stupa is the 'heart' of Buddhist Myanmar. The Pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old and the central stupa in surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. There are always many Myanmar people praying and making offerings at the Shwedagon, and it's a fascinating place to spend time watching the world go by. After enjoying the sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda, return to your hotel.
Explore the market and stroll around the stalls where fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats are for sale as well as chilies, pastes and other sauces used in local cuisine. Your chef will explain the various exotic ingredients and their uses. Later, return to cooking house. After refreshment, along with your chef, you will have experience of preparing for several Myanmar favorite dishes. During the preparation, you will learn more about Myanmar Dishes. Finally, enjoy your lunch with and later, we transfer back to your hotel.
The tour begins this morning at Nanthida Jetty, close to the colonial elegance of the Strand Hotel. From here begin a leisurely-paced walking tour of the city, following the course of the Yangon River and heading first to the bustling harbour area, from where the ferries leave for the Delta region and the upcountry towns that lie along the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River. Yangon is blessed with the highest concentration of colonial architecture in Southeast Asia and the famous Pansodan Street features architectural interests such as the former High Court and General Telegraph Office. Also visit the Independence Monument and St Mary\'s Cathedral, the largest in the country. If available, then take a rickshaw to the Botataung Pagoda. Continue down the Strand Road, taking an opportunity to soak up the hustle and bustle of downtown Yangon and its wonderful Victorian architecture.
Lunch is at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will visit the vibrant Bogyoke Market (Note: closed every Monday and on public holidays). After pausing for shopping, pay a visit to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, whose recognizable golden stupa dominates the city\'s skyline. The most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, the Shwedagon is believed to be over 2,500 years old and its central stupa is surrounded by a wealth of intricately decorated buildings and statues. Believed to hold the relics of past Buddhas, the pagoda is a popular shrine for local pilgrims, making it a fascinating spot at which to enjoy the late afternoon sun. Later return to your hotel.
Circle train in Yangon is allows us an opportunity to take a commute out into the rural areas around the city by train. Transferring to the Yangon Central Railway Station, we take a circle train from downtown and out into the suburbs, a great way of meeting local people and observing a little something of their daily lives. An hours journey out of the city brings us to Insein, where we disembark and take a stroll through the local market before returning to the city.
Suggested Bagan Excursions
One of the great sights of Asia, Bagan is not to be missed. Pagoda after pagoda large and small rises up from the green delta plain; a great deserted royal city. This was the era of the temple builders, and they left a monument to their art as stunning as the Pyramids in Egypt. Bagan flowered from 1057 to 1287, when it was overrun by the west-moving Kublai Khan.
Begin your full-day Bagan sightseeing tour with a visit to explore the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda, which is Bagan's most important reliquary shrine look out for images of the 37 'nats' housed in a small hall. Then, visit 12th Century frescoes adorning the corridors of the 'Cave' Temple King Kyansittha (AD 1084-Taunggyi2), the second king of fame in the Bagan Dynasty. Next stop is Htilominlo, the last Burmese style temple with old murals and friezes. Continue to Ananda Temple, a whitewashed masterpiece of Mon architecture with four standing Buddhas, and the adjacent brick monastery from the Early Bagan era with well-preserved murals. Lunch at local restaurant (clients own account)
In the afternoon, have a horse cart tour through Tharaba Gateway, Shwegugyi Temple which means the temple of Golden Cave located in front of the royal palace and Thatbyinnyu Temple at the tallest temple measuring 61 meters and dating from 1144, where you can make a stop for taking a photo. Finally, enjoy the magnificent sunset from one of the open terraces of Bagan Temples.
Morning, visit to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano situated 1518-meter above sea level and located in the central Burma about 50 km southwest of Bagan. Mount Popa is well-known for the nearby stunningly picturesque Popa Taungkalat Shrine which is home to 37 Mahagira Nats or Spirits. Statues depicting the Nats are at the base of the Shrine and from Taungkalat pedestal hill maintained the stairway of 777 steps to the summit, you will see the magnificent scenic view of Ayeyarwaddy River and the surroundings. (Note: it is an optional climb to the mountain.) After sightseeing, return back for Lunch at Popa Mountain Resort.
In the afternoon, return to Bagan and on the way to Bagan, make a stop at a Toddy Climber's hut and explore the traditional production of palm sugar (jiggery). On arrival in Bagan, we drop you at your hotel and overnight.
We’ve decided that you have to stay at least 2 nights in Bagan; one to see the sun go down from the top of an ancient temple, the other one to take a boat ride on the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. Have some sundowners on a sandbank in the middle of the river (if the river is not too high). A private boat tour on the river during sunset time will hopefully show you a spectacular sunset while your guide will be serving cocktails and some snacks.
Simply a “must-do” when visiting Bagan. Early morning before sunrise you will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the launch site for a spectacular hot air balloon ride over the temple zone in Bagan. The mostly British balloon pilots are operating each balloon under highest UK safety standards and the views you will get are simply breathtakingly spectacular. After floating in the air and following the wind you will land safely and be welcomed back on the ground by a smiling crew serving cold champagne before bringing you to your hotel.
(Operated from Oct to March) NOTE: Any passenger who weights above 125kg/280 pounds or any passenger who needs the space for 2persons, will be requested to pay 100% surcharge of the ticket price
NOTE: Peak season surcharged 10$ per person from 20 DEC 2019 - 10 JAN 2020!!
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