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Ngapali BeachThis beach is situated about 7 km
away from Thandwe, one of the ancient Rakhine towns. The
beach stretches about 3 km with soft white sand fringed by
coconut palms. It serves as the best ground for sunbathing
and recreation such as beach strolling, cycling and so on.
Ngapali is the most famous beach in Myanmar. 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. There are only natural scenic beauty of the
blue sea, white sand and the lovely sun. The sea is cobalt
blue, transparent without any dangerous marine animals and
clean. Bicycle tours are arranged to visit the nearby
villages where the villagers usually sundry their fish,
shrimp and coconuts. These products are transported to
Yangon and all over the country. The best time to visit this
beach is from October to May and if you are planning for a
peaceful and quiet trip, Ngapali is the best choice for your
beach holidays. International standard accommodations are
available and if you are planning to have your holiday in
Ngapali,try the beautiful Ngapali Beach Hotel.
Ngwe Saung Beach Ngwe Saung Beach is opened
in the year 2,000, is one of the loveliest and most pleasant
beach resorts in Myanmar. Located in the Ayeyarwady
Division, some 48 kilometres from the town of Pathein, Ngwe
Saung, with a beach in front of the Bay of Bengal, with its
clear blue waters, its white crested waves, sandy beaches,
unspoiled and pollution-free natural surroundings, is indeed
one of the best places to select for a holiday interlude of
rest and relaxation. The beach stretches for 15 kilometers.
Ngwe Saung’s natural attractions are its blue waters, the
extensive beaches, the silvery sands, the scenic and
occasionally rocky
shoreline, all set against a backdrop of tropical rain
forests and the towering Rakhine mountain range.
The Ngwe Saung Beach Resort bungalows provide quality
service to foreign tourists and domestic visitors who look
for a quiet heaven of peace and relaxation.For those wishing
to engage in fun on the beach, lifebuoys are provided as
well as ocean speedboats for trips, bicycling along the
shore and horseback riding. 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 Chaung Thar Beach is
located 40 km to the west of Pathein in the Ayeyarwaddy
Division, it is about 5 hrs drive from Yangon. It is an
attractive wide beach with a muddy delta look. Not only
coconut palms but also casuarina trees can be found at the
back of the beach. Two small islands can be seen offshore.
There are bungalow type hotels along the beach with modern
facilities.
Myanmar, due to its natural environmental diversity is rich
in many sites that feature untouched coastal areas, calm and
peaceful ocean waters and wide stretches of unpolluted sandy
beaches. While listening to the whispering of the wind in
the trees while you relax in your rattan chair, you will
find yourself visibly relaxed and your cares and tensions
slipping away. The crab dishes of Chaung Thar Beach are also
delicious and well-known and the fresh coconut juice will
refresh you. Those who wish to engage in activities on the
beach can take a dip in the ocean and ride the ocean waves
or take a traditional bullock cart ride along the extensive
stretches of the sandy beach. Others may prefer to stroll
along the seashore and visit nearby villages to sample the
local cuisine, and buy trinkets and ornaments fashioned from
sea shells, cowries, mother of pearl, huge rock-shrimp and
crabs, fossilized marine flora and unusual coral formations
etc. For souvenirs or presents to take for their trip back
home. There are 13 top class hotels in Chaung Thar to cater
to your every need. Some of the well-known ones are the Max
Hotel, Lai Lai Hotel, Ambo Hotel and Khine Chaung Thar.
Those who find the atmosphere of cities stifling, the
pressures of work stressful and the responsibilities of
modern life becoming burdensome, may shed their worries for
a while by visiting and enjoying a restful holiday interlude
at Chaung Thar. |
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