Journeys Myanmar Highlights Of Myanmar(Beach)

Myanmar best-known beach resort providing the visitor with un-spoilt white sand beaches fringed with coconut groves as far as the eye can see. All along this coast are lies Asia's undiscovered paradise. A blessing because the beaches remain remarkably pristine. There are no loud beachside bars, no rows of suntan-oiled bodies basking in the sun and no vendors pressing you to buy souvenirs.
One can find the three natural ingredients of a perfect seaside holiday-the sea, the sand and the sun. The area contains many small islands that can be visited on day trips from main center. This unspoiled beach streatching over 3 km with blue sea, white sand and swaying palm trees is 35 minutes' flight from Yangon. By overland, 14 hours' drive along the narrow winding road over the Rakhine Yoma after crossing the Ayeyarwaddy River at Pyay (Prome). There is an 18-hole golf course about 15 minutes' drive from the beach.

Ngwesaung Beach

Myanmar's latest beach resort has the longest shore 9 miles with bordered by tall, green palms. It is also located just 29 miles from Pathein in the Ayeyawaddy Division. This unspoil beach stretches 15 km of white sand and blue sea. One can visit small fishing villages and local markets, explore the countryside by bicycle or enjoy a boat trip to the magnificent offshore islands. The long, unspoilt and almost deserted beach of purest white sand and crystal-clear blue water is one of the most beautiful sports in the world.

There are newly constructed bunglows with local flavour but equipped with modern facilities. The road from Yangon connects Ngwe Saung beach via Pathein, the capital city of Ayeyarwaddy Division.

Chaungtha Beach

Lies just 40 km to the west of Pathein, approximately 6 hours by road from Yangon through Pathein. Named after Chaungtha creek that flows into the sea. The beach curves inwards in the shape of a crescent stretching for nearly a mile. There lays an islet called Thebyu one mile diagonally across Pokalar Island. Looking sideways from the beach, the islet appears white.

Though Thebyu literally means 'white sand', it is not formed with white sand. The islet is formed by oysters and shells carried and piled up by tidal waves. Besides savoring scenic beauty, visitors may go sightseeing in the neighboring villages and study fishing industry, the livelihood of the local people. A stroll in the village enables you to see their ways.