3-Day Mogok Culture and Gem Tour with Ruby Land Markets

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Mogok's famous gem markets and see how local merchants trade precious stones
• 02 Take in breathtaking views over the whole town from Ruby Pagoda
• 03 Visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda to see the Ruby throne and Silver throne
• 04 See many kinds of gems donated to Chanthargyi Pagoda
• 05 Discover lapidary workshops and goldsmiths in Mogok

Discover Mogok, Myanmar's famed Burmese Ruby Land, on a 3-day cultural and gemstone journey through markets, pagodas, viewpoints, and workshops. Explore Kyatpyin, visit Kyaukpyathat (Stone Pavilion) and Daw Nan Kyi Hill, and hear the sorrowful story of Daw Nan Kyi and her family. Browse Maniyadanar, Zaylay, Cinema, and Park gem markets to see local trading and jewellery, and visit lapidary workshops and goldsmiths. The tour also includes panoramic stops at Ruby Pagoda and Mogok viewpoints, along with visits to Phaungdawoo and Chanthargyi pagodas to see remarkable gem donations, including the Ruby and Silver thrones.

Drive up to Ruby Pagoda to look out over the whole town and take excellent photos, as this place offers one of the finest views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Mogok

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kyatpyin, Kyaukpyathat and Daw Nan Kyi Hill

• Meet your tour guide upon arrival and begin your guided tour.
• Drive to Kyatpyin, the western part of Mogok, to visit Kyaukpyathat (Stone Pavilion) and Daw Nan Kyi Hill, where you will hear the sorrowful story of Daw Nan Kyi and her family. If you have the chance, you can also visit some gem mines to learn how gems are searched for.
• Finally, you will be dropped off at the hotel.

2

Day 02

Gem Markets and Ruby Pagoda Views

• Start sightseeing at 8:30 am.
• Go to Maniyadanar Gem Market to observe local people and gem merchants, see how gems are sold, learn what kinds of gems can be found in Mogok, and explore the jewellery there.
• Drive up to Ruby Pagoda to look out over the whole town and take excellent photos, as this place offers one of the finest views.
• After lunch, go to Park Gem Market to explore more precious gems, as you can find better-quality stones there. People continue buying and selling gems until sunset, and then you will return to your hotel.

3

Day 03

Aungchanthar Market, Gem Workshops and Pagodas

• Go to Aungchanthar Market to see many tribes from across the country and appreciate how beautiful the market is.
• Walk through Zaylay Gem Market and continue to Cinema Gem Market with your Mogok tour guide.
• After lunch, visit some lapidary workshops and a goldsmith.
• Drive to Phaungdawoo Pagoda to see the Ruby throne and Silver throne.
• Continue to Chanthargyi Pagoda to see the many kinds of gems donated to the pagoda.
• Go to the viewpoint to enjoy the sunset and panoramic view of Mogok, and then return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Burmese guide
• Car transportation in Mogok

What's Not Included

• Permission fee for Mogok
• Transportation from Mandalay to Mogok
• Meals
• Accommodation
• Entrance fee at the gem market

Know before you go

• Every foreigner needs to apply for permission five days in advance to visit Mogok, and it takes about 6 hours to travel from Mandalay to Mogok.
• Mogok is famous in Myanmar and around the world as Ruby Land. Gems from Mogok are among the most precious in the world gem market. Moreover, the beauty of Mogok attracts everyone who comes there.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kyatpyin, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Kyatpyin, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.