Beaches of Myanmar
Partly rimming the great Indian Ocean, Myanmar coastline stretches
for1760 miles (2832 km). The followings beaches are accessible as yet
with facilities ranging from up-market scales to standard ones.
Ngapali Beach : This beautiful beach is on the Rakhine Coast near
Thandwe (Sandoway). From Yangon to Sandoway, it takes 35 minutes by
flight. A wide choice of hotels from Bay View Hotel and Sandoway Beach
Resort to standard Ngapali Beach and Silver Beach. Chaung-Thar
Beach : It is located 40 km to the West from Pathein (Bassein) and
it takes 5 hours drive from Yangon. There are bungalow-type Hotels along
the beach with modern facilities. By far Chaung-Thar is the most crowded
beach in Myanmar with many of international tourists among them.
Kan Thaya Beach : Located near Gwa on the Rakhine Coast. 290 km from
Yangon, it is accessible by 8 hours drive over the forested mountain
road. Ngwe Saung Beach : It is a 15 km stretch of unspoiled
beach along Bay of Bengal. Most Luxurious to Superior Class Hotels lined
up the beach for catering those who love peaceful comfort.
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