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Paukan was built in 2007 at the Myanmar Shipyards in Yangon for
Ayravata Cruises. The Yangon River and its dockyards were
commented upon over two hundred years ago as "the most
favourable river in the world for naval architecture" by the
first British envoy to Myanmar Captain Michael Symes of His
Britannic Majesty's 7th Regiment who arrived in Yangon in
February of 1795.
Paukan might be the younger sister ship to the Pandaw which
was built in 1947, but she is a bigger vessel at 183ft 955.78m)
in length. Her beam is 38ft (11.58m) and draft is 3.09ft
(1.14m). She runs on diesel engines, with a speed of 10 knots.
Safety and emergency equipment are in place, as well as reliable
communication systems.
The lovely Paukan is a boutique hotel on the river,
beautifully furnished with a unique combination of modern and
traditional motifs. The timber-walled cabins are furnished with
colonial style cupboards, dresser and doors while the ceiling is
traditional Myanmar. The single or double beds are proper and
comfortable ones and not mere bunks, enough room for 55
passengers who will be looked after by a 30-member crew.
For luxury-living, Paukan has 2 suites and 14 deluxe on upper
deck, 10 superior cabins on main deck as well as 6 singles for
guest or guides on lower deck. There are two massage rooms on
the lower deck offering traditional Myanmar massage designed to
give soothing relaxation. |
Paukan
is the ancient name of Bagan, the old city of two thousand
temples on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. This ancient
capital, seat of the First Myanmar Empire, is a treasure to the
people of Myanmar. Throughout the century of their existence,
the temples remain a place of living worship, maintained by
donations from royalty and the public.