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   NGWE-HSAUNG BEACH

Location

Ngwe-Hsaung Myanmar’s latest beach resort, has the longest shore nine miles. It is located just 29 miles from Pathein in the Ayeyarwaddy Division. Popular with the travelers who prefer much less crowded beach, clean and white sand, and the crystal clear sea water free of seaweeds and the like, Ngwe-Hsaung is likely to surpass the other local counterparts very soon in many aspects. The recent completion of Nga_Wun Bridge also facilitates the road transport service for this seaside resort.

How to get there ?

Daily flights from Bangkok and Singapore. The domestic airlines : Myanmar Airways , Yangon Airways , Air Bagan and Air Mandalay have regular flights to Mandalay, Bagan, Kawthaung and other tourist destinations.

Where to stay and dine ?

Sunny Paradise Hotel, Myanmar Treasure Beach resort, Palm Beach Resort, Silver Beach Resort, Ambo Hotel, etc.

Why so special ?

The long Ngwe Hsaung Beach lies between the Bay of Bengal with its unforgettable views at sunset, and the Rakhine Mountain Range with the evergreen tropical rain forests on its slopes. While you stroll along the beach, waves lap on the shore on the seaside, and the row of screw-pines sways under the arched coconut trees on the shore side.

   CHAUNG THA BEACH

Chaung Tha Beach is located 40 km to the west of Pathein (Bassein) in Ayeyarwaddy Division. It is about 5 hrs drive from Yangon to Chaung Thar Beach. It is an attractive wide beach with a muddy delta look. Not only coconut palms but also casuarinas trees can be found at the back of the beach. Two small islands can be seen offshore. The crab dishes of Chaung Thar Beach are also delicious and well-known. Fresh coconut juice will make relax here.

   NGAPALI BEACH

Ngapali is accessible by flight which takes about 45 minutes from Yangon, by car about 14 hours drive along the Rakhine Yoma mountain range. Ngapali has an international 18-holes golf resort, where you can relax. Ngapali Strand Beach Hotel has about forty-four single-storey bungalows, with comfortable two bed-rooms with bathrooms attached in each building. There are also three modern double -storey buildings. The hotel which first opened about thirty-five years ago is now being upgraded with modern

facilities. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday with time to read and reflect, Ngapali with its lovely beaches is the place to visit. There you will find serenity and peace of mind amidst beautiful scenery.

   KANTHAYA BEACH

Located 290 km from Yangon near Gwa on the Rakhine Coast, Kanthaya Beach is accessible by an 8 hour drive from Yangon over forested mountain road.It is developed recently. Kanntharyar means Pleasant Beach. It is located 16miles north of the town named Gwa and 65 miles south of Ngapali. It was officially opened in 1995. it can be reached by car from Yangon. The distance is 125 miles and driving time is about 8 hours. It can be also reached form Ngapali Beach. From there you should go to Thandwe which is not far from Ngapali Beach. There you can hire a car to get to Kanntharyar. Driving

time on the road along along the coast is about five hours.

   SETSE BEACH

It lies 24 km south of Kyaikami and 16 km south-west of Thanbyuzayut. Thanbyuzayut means tin shelter and it is located 30 km located 30 km south of Mawlamyine. The town is well known for the historical event: the infamous Burma-Siam Railway which is known as :death railways:. Thanbyuzayut War Cemetery contains over three thousands graves of allied prisoners of war who died during building the railway. Most of them are British. It is one of the oldest beaches in Myanmar. The beach is lined by waving casuarinas trees. Seafood is available at restaurants with reasonable process.

   MAUNGMAGAN BEACH

Maungmagan located in the costal region of southern Myanmar. It's situated near Dawei. Maungmagan Beach is alive with the fisherman and their fishing boats returning form the sea and carrying out preparation to go out the open sea again in the evening.

   THANDAUNG BEACH

Thandaunggyi of Thandaung Township in Kayin State is 15 miles from Thandaung and 28 miles from Taungoo. Thandaunggyi region is situated in lower Myanmar and can become a summer resort. Thandaunggyi is designated as urban area and the Ministry has upgraded it into a hill station.