Category: Rakhine State

Thandwe, called Sandoway by the British, is a city and major seaport in southern Myanmar. It is also a district. Location Thandwe is very ancient, and is said to have been at one time the capital of Rakhine State, then called Arakan. The district has an area of 3,784 square miles. The country is mountainous, […]

Rakhine State is a state of Myanmar. Situated the western coast, it is bordered by Chin State in the north, Magway Division, Bago Division and Ayeyarwady Division in the east, the Bay of Bengal to the west, and the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh to the northwest. It is located approximately between latitudes 17°30′ north and […]

Myanmar’s long coastline on the Indian Ocean stretching from about 29 north gives haven to many lovely beaches which nestle along the shores of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. Many are as yet “undiscovered” by tourists; unspoilt by over development they are only now being opened up as little havens of peace […]

NGAPALI BEACH 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. Ngapali Beach is one of the loveliest places in Myanmar.   Ngapali Photos Gallery | Ngapali Beach Map     Do you like peace and tranquility, and visit […]

Diving Trekking Air Ballooning Beach Holidays Meditation Shopping Culture Bicycling Exploration Bird Watching River Cruises Ecotourism Fishing Archaeology Golfing Rafting Elephant Camps Train Expedition Drive Across Marine   Myanmar is a country with gifts from nature and great hospitality. With the natural resources from many parts of the country, there are a lot of interesting […]

Mrauk U is situated in Rakhine State and can be reached by air and bus routes. By Air There are everyday flights from Yangon to Thandwe in Rakhine State. From Thandwe one can travel by car to Mrauk U. By Car and Buses There are also express bus routes from Yangon and other parts of […]

Mrauk U is situated in latitude 20-44’N and longitude 93 26’E and was once the capital of the powerful Rakhine Kings. The archaeological remains in Rakhine (formerly known as Arakan), date back between the 15th and 16th centuries. It stands at Aung Dat creek about 50 miles from the mouth of Kaladan River where modern […]

Hotels in Mrauk U

Mrauk-U has three good hotels. The Mrauk-U hotel owned by the government and two private owned hotels Nawarat and Prince Guest House have recently been opened. A small Prince hotel is economical and has licence to accept foreign tourists.   Nawarat Hotel Nyaungpin Market Mrauk U Ph: 01 – 220649, 220630, 043-24601 Prince Guest House […]

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