Myanmar is a country truly rich in its natural resources.
Mogok (Ruby land)
Now open to all foreign visitors to go to Mogok or
Ruby land. Town situation is surrounded
by mountains. One of the cool
places in Myanmar also. Mogok has been famous for its precious rubies &
gems since the days of ancient Myanmar monarchs. Mogok is renowned for
producing the world's best grade of rubies and the highly valued star
sapphires. It is good chance to see the procedure in mine. Mogok is in
the Mandalay Division. Between Mandalay & Mogok, Driving hour is about
7&half hours for one way. Road is winding up to Mogok. Before entrance
the Town, introduce with mine to the visitors. Really amazing excursion
to mine. Different procedure from natural resources soil to Ruby,
sapphire and other precious stones. Some of the mines are really huge
mines.
Mines are joint venture with local & government. Gem market on the
streets is fantastic. Only women gem market, both men & women gem market
are marvellous. Devotees from Mogok donated golden throne & silver
throne are Religious significant for Mogok. It is decorated by very
precious stone. On the way back, can visit to Monastic education in
Monastery. And excursion to gold mine by car. Explaination of the people
from gold mine will see very beginning step to final step. And Head to
Mandalay.