Western Myanmar

Sittwe

It is the capital of Rakkhine State. Once known as Arakan, the Rakkhine State on the western coastline facing the Bay of Bangal was an ancient kingdom that the 2nd Century Greek Cartographies Ptolemy mentioned as Argyre.

Sittwe is a busy report that has plenty of traditional houses along the waterfront. There are monasteries with a mix of European and Traditional Architecture.

A view point of Sittwe, Rakkhine cultural Museum, Kantharyar Beach Report are the most interesting places in Sittwe.

Mrauk U

The 15th Century ruined city of Rakkhine Kingdom is known for its old temples with wall paintings of Indian Cultural influence.

It is situated north-east of Sittwe with its fortress-like temples Mrauk U is a site that has a cultural importance comparable to Bagan.

Places of Interest are : Mahamuni Shrine, Shittaung Pagoda, Dukka Thein Pagoda, Wai-tha-li Ancient City and Mrauk U Palace. It is The Pride of Rakkhine. 

Ngapali Beach

Myanmar's premier beach resort. Miles of empty white sand beaches, all backed by towering coconut palms, conjure up images of paradise.

Intimate resorts offer visitors the chance to swim, sail, kayak and feast on lobster and prawn by candlelight as the sun shines lazily into the Indian Ocean.

Ngapali is the perfect place to unwind and savor those few precious weeks in Myanmar. There is a Golf Course located 15 miles from the Beach.

Thandwe

The neighboring town of Ngapali has a large market offering traditional wares of pottery, bakery and woven goods apart from the unusual fresh produce and fish.