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Ngapali Beach

Ngapali is indeed a pleasant beach resort for those who want to get away from the noise, hustle and bustle of living in crowded cities. Located on the Rakhine coast and known as the “Naples of the East”, supposed to have been named after by Italians who had been there during the first Angelo-Burmese war, Ngapali is one of the beautiful beaches in Myanmar. 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.Tourists and visitors are coming to enjoy its lovely scenery, taste the delights of the local seafood and get to know the simple native.

Those visiting Ngapali can enjoy the benefit of health by swimming in clean and fresh seawater with peace of mind, as there are no strong tides. There are also no sharks due to nearby islands and corals.

Under the shade of the coconut trees, we can sit out to enjoy the coconut juice while facing the sea and gazing of the changing light on the sea. The white clouds are slowly moving in the sky. Coconut trees are swaying side to side in the wind. Ngapali is a perfect place for peaceful relaxation. A visit to Ngapali is a must.
 

Ngwe Saung Beach

Ngwesaung Beach is a newly opened beach about 48 km from Pathein. This unspoilt beach stretches 15 km of white and and blue sea. There are about 4 international standard resort hotels and bungalow type accommodations on its beach front - fringed with Palm trees, all hotels face the beach. Good taste of Seafood dishes are available at the international standard resorts.

What to do in Ngwesaung Beach: One can enjoy variety of beach sport activites such as sun bathing, beauty & spa, bullock cart riding, bycling, fishing, beach volley-ball, scuba-diving, kayaking and wind surfing.
 

Chaung Tha Beach

Chaungtha Beach is located about 40 km to the west of Pathein (Bassein) in Ayeyawady Division. Its white sand and the blue wate attract the tourists to take a beach leisure. It is a very convenient drive from Yangon via Pahtein taking about 5 hours. There are bungalow type resorts and hotels along the beach front with standard facilities. The hotesl are usually fulled with local domestic toursists from September to April. A wide choice of standard dining places offer the fresh and reasonable priced seafoods dishes. One can also visit the bearby fishing villages, mangrove river and a sand island.

What to do in Chaungtha Beach: sun bathing, bullock cart riding, cycling, horse back riding, walking along the shoreline, fishing, beach volley-ball and visiting to Sand Island and nearby Chaungtha fishing village.

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