Beaches in Myanmar

Ngapali Beach

Located on the Rakhine coast; Ngapali Beach is an hour's flight from Yangon. It is an unspoiled beach stretching over 3 km with blue sea, white sand and swaying palm trees. There is an 18-hole golf course about 5 km from Ngapali Beach Hotel.
 

Maung-ma-gan Beach

The long shallow Maung-ma-gan Beach, located on the Taninthayi coast in the south, is totally unspoilt and it is under development. It is reached from Dawei, which is a 75-minute flight away from Yangon.
 

Let-khok-kone Beach

Located 30 km from Yangon Let-khok-kone is the nearest beach and a popular weekend picnic site. It is reached by a ferry boat ride to Dallah followed by a 3 hours' drive.
 

Chaung-tha Beach

Located 40 km to the west of Pathein in Ayeyawaddy Division, Chaungtha Beach is reached by a 5-hour drive from Yangon via Pathein. Three Beach Hotels cater to local and foreign visitors.
 

Ngwe Saung Beach

Ngwe Saung, situated on the western sea board of the country, facing the Bay of Bengal is the newest "cool" spot not only for the young and upwardly mobile executives but also for the family. The whole beach is approximately 9 miles long and bordered by tall, green palms, swaying gently in the breeze. This is where the rain forest meets the ocean. The road from Yangon connects Ngwe Saung beach via Pathein, the capital city of Ayeyarwaddy Division. After a five hours drive along the Yangon-Pathein-Chaungtha Highway and you are transported to a totally different environment, away from the dust and grime, away from the noise and commotion of the city of the peaceful and tranquil Ngwe Saung Beach. (Source: Yuzana Resort Hotel.)
 

Kanthaya Beach

Kanthaya Beach, located on the Rakhine coast is about 290 km from Yangon and reached by an 8-hour drive.
 

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