The Beaches
If someone thinks of a perfect retreat at the beach, Myanmar beaches are near perfect fit to your every standard: Silvery white sand, crystal clear water, soothing sun shine, green healthy coco palms, delicious fresh seafood, peaceful cozy bungalows ... what else you still want for a holiday retreat. In fact, beautiful long beaches of Myanmar are famous since centuries ago but forgotten due to country's situations in the recent past. However, they shine again as excellent strand resort places in Asia and welcoming visitors to naturally exceptional beaches.
Ngapali Beach
Ngapali beach, a dreamy beach paradise facing the Golf of Bengal, acquired its name long long ago from Nepal sick Italian traders. It is now a premier beach boasting for perfect natural settings and comfortable choices of amenities. The beach stretches along the shore studded with small fishing villages and thus seafood is abundant and even you can explore their lives should you interested.
Ngapali Golf Club, canoe trips to nearby islands, water sports possibilities, a visit to nearby Sandwe town make the retreat more multi-façade and interesting. Ngapali can be reached by flights from Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay or Heho ( Inle Lake ) almost daily. There are many choices of charming hotels with different star categories. The top notch service quality with born hospitality form Arakan people will be with you forever.
Ngwe Saung Beach
Ngwe Saung beach, the name implies Silver Beach , is a new comer compared to Ngapali beach. But this new beautiful strand is proud of its longer silvery beach than Ngapali and more of natural sea side properties. Hence, visitors can feel more deep sea natures while enjoying beach activities and services from ever smiling local staffs. Ngwe Saung's environs present some interesting timber producing forest life and the elephant camp of Ngwe Saung is very interesting spot for half-day excursion. Ngwe Saung is accessible by road, boat and flight from Yangon . There are also flights from major tourist places. Many lovely hotels quietly hiding beneath the palm trees offer the unforgettable services.
Maungma Kan Beach
Maungma Kan beach is also a beautiful one facing the Andaman Sea and very near to the Myeik Archipelago. Visitors can feel the touch of Andaman water and breeze. Untouched natural beach with white sand and wavy water will empower you with refresh energy. Accessible by flights from Yangon .
Chaung Thar Beach
Chaung Thar beach, the nearest beach accessable from Yangon is famous for its numerous seafood stalls and economy accomodations. Although it is not a premier beach, it represent a nice and value destination for budget concious travelers.