Beaches
Ngapali Beach
The beaches of Myanmar belong to most beautiful
Southeast Asia beaches and are however still nearly
undiscovered. Among them Ngapali is the most
beautiful among them all. Situated about 7 km away
from Thandwe, one of the ancient Rakhine towns and
on the Bay of Bengal. It is said to have been named
after the Naple of Italy by a homesick Italian. It
is famous for its natural and unspotted beauty up to
this day. The beach stretches about 3 km with soft
white sand fringed by coconut palms. It lies on one
of the finest seaside in the country. It serves as
the best ground for sunbathing and recreation such
as beach strolling, cycling and so on. Unlike to
day's beaches of Asia, it is free of noisy beachside
bars, crowded people and hawkers persuading you to
buy their things. There are only natural scenic
beauty of the blue sea, white sand and the lovely
sun. The sea is cobalt blue, without any dangerous
marine animals and clean.
Actually, Ngapali is not one single beach, but a
series of beaches interspersed with small fishing
villages stretching from Mazin where the airport is
located, to Lontha on Mayo Bay where coastal
steamers dock in a sheltered anchorage. Undoubtedly
one of the best places for a relaxing holiday is
Ngapali Beach near Thandwe in Rakkhine 8 Myanmar
Travel Information 2005 State,on the Bay of Bengal.
This beach is 1 of the loveliest places in Myanmar;
it is also one of the most unspoilt beaches in the
world, with miles of pure white sands skirting the
crystal clear waters of theIndian Ocean.
The water here is transparent and the sea is
tranquil. Bicylce tours can be arranged to visit
nearby villages. You can also explore the area with
an ox truck. The villagers usually sun-dry their
fish, shrimp and coconuts. These products are
transported to Yangon and and over the country. This
is one of their main occupations. The best time to
visit this beach is during October and May of every
year. Luxurious
s are built among coconut palms, designed in
traditional Southeast Asian elegance and is
constructed in local materials of teakwood, ironwood
and marble. 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 9-holes golf resort, where you can
relax.
Ngwesaung Beach
Ngwesaung is a newly opened beach about 48 km from
Pathein. It takes about 5-6 hours drive from Yangon.
It was a hidden treasure beach. This is one of the
most romantic and unspoiled beach, which stretches
15 km of white sand and blue sea. There are newly
constructed bungalows with local flavour but
equipped with modern facilities. Fringed with palm
trees, all hotels face the beach. There are corals
and diving is also available. Tours to nearby
islands are also possible. Fishing can also be
arranged. Beautiful natural sea shells can be
collected on the beach. Ngwe Saung extends its
warmest welcome to all visitors who wish to relax
amidst the waving palms and balmy breezes of a truly
memorable ocean resort.
Chaung-Thar Beach
Located 40 km to the west of Pathein (Bassein) in
Ayeyarwaddy Division. It is about 5 hours drive from
Yangon to Chaung-Thar Beach. Chaungthar is the
nearest ocean resort available to foreign tourists,
being easily reached from Yangon in half a day by
road. It is an attractive wide beach with a muddy
delta look. Not only coconut palms but also
casuarinas trees can be found along the beach. Two
small islands can be seen offshore. The crab dishes
of Chaung Thar Beach are delicious and well-known.
Fresh coconut juice will make you relax here.
Myeik Archipelago
Located in southern most part of Myanmar. Comprises
of more than 800 islands over 14,000 square miles.
The forested, coral-fringed islands teem with
diversity of flora, fauna and very beautiful
underwater scenes and marine life. The largely
uninhabited islands are home to a small number of
Salon people. Check the internet for diving tours
and arrangements in this area. Moungmangan Beach in
Dawei is now being restored and will be ready for
tourists soon. |
