[8 July 2019]  Myanmar's ancient capital, Bagan, has been inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list which recognises natural and cultural landmarks around the world for their “outstanding universal value” to humanity. 

The historical city has the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist sites and landmarks in the world - including more than 3,500 stupas, temples, monasteries and other structures dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries.  The proposal to list Bagan was approved by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on Saturday 6th July, noting that Bagan was important for its historical significance and as a place of continuing Buddhist worship. 

Hayes & Jarvis, the tailor-made travel specialist, offers bespoke travel to the region including a 9-day Highlights of Myanmar Tour, giving an authentic and magical experience of the 'Land of the Golden Pagoda'.  Starting in the country's largest city, Yangon, guests will explore the colonial-style buildings and sites of Burma's former capital.  From there the itinerary weaves its way through the country's spectacular landscapes, visiting local villages, bustling local markets and revealing extraordinary Buddhist heritage.  From the monasteries of Mandalay to the floating villages on Inle Lake, temples of Bagan to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, visitors will be captivated by this untouched country and place of sublime beauty.

Hayes & Jarvis (01293 762 456, www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk) offer a 9 night Highlights of Myanmar Tour, starting from £2,799 per person. Return flights from the London Heathrow to Yangon with Malaysia Airlines, accommodation throughout, internal flights in Myanmar, meals, entrance fees for attractions and English-speaking guide are all included.

For further information please visit: www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk/holidays/myanmar/tours/highlights-myanmar

Please ring Hayes & Jarvis for a final price quotation based on travel dates, and to book.

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Hayes & Jarvis is one of the UK's longest established tailor made long haul specialists, offering bespoke, experience-led journeys worldwide for more than 65 year. The Hayes & Jarvis team members are travellers at their core, dedicated to inspiring customers to see more of the world and helping them to take the journeys on their wish-lists. Hayes & Jarvis specialises in tailor making bespoke, multi-centre trips encompassing over 65 destinations around the world. Whether it's cultural tours of discovery, wildlife encounters or castaway island-hopping holidays, Hayes & Jarvis' Destination Specialists transform ideas into unforgettable holiday experiences.  Hayes & Jarvis is part of Travelopia, the world's largest collection of specialist travel brands officially formed in 2016 and is fully ABTA, IATA and ATOL bonded.