awei is famous for its islands home to crystal clear beaches, tropical jungles, hot springs and a popular beach destination for locals and foreign tourists. Most of the beaches are secluded, which draws tourists that want a quiet beach vacation.
Dawei is the capital of Tanintharyi Region and is an important trade port connecting neighbouring countries. The city derives its name Dawei from the local Mon language, which means Hawai, referring to the Buddha’s crossed-legs sitting posture on the throne. The town is small but pretty and unlike other cities in architecture.
Due to its location at the mouth of rivers, Dawei is prone to flooding during the monsoon. Here, you can find of rows of traditional wooden houses, which is unique to Dawei, along with colonial structures, creating a fabulous blend of different periods. As it receives fewer tourists, Dawei is also inexpensive for all it offers, so make the most of it until this lasts.
Maungmagan Beach
Maungmagan is one of the most popular beaches and a village located near Dawei, in southern Myanmar. It is the second oldest beach after Ngapali and is among the top tourist attractions for people looking for a beach holiday in the country.
Unlike other beach areas, Maungmagan has a lot of options for accommodations which makes it an ideal place for making a base to explore Dawei.
Grandfather Beach
Grandfather Beach is located close to the town of Dawei in Myanmar. It is one of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in the region with clear turquoise waters. The beach is vast and clean, and also receives fewer visitors compared to others in southern Myanmar, making it a recommended attraction for tourists to enjoy a quiet beach holiday. It takes about 2.5 hours to reach Grandfather beach from Dawei city centre, which can best be done by renting a motorbike for about MMK 300000 for a return trip.
Myaw Yit Pagoda
Myaw Yit Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in Dawei off the coast of Maungmagan Beach. It is situated on a small island surrounded by the sea, and that makes it worth visiting as the temple isn’t otherwise unique. A wooden bridge connects the pagoda with the shore, and there are a few viewpoints near the temple which are hotspots among the tourists for witnessing gorgeous sunsets.
Tanintharyi Region Cultural Museum
Tanintharyi Region Cultural Museum is located close to the city of Dawei in Myanmar. It houses extensive collections showcasing the culture and traditions of the Dawei, Mon and Moken ethnic groups in the region.
It is worth checking out the museum on your visit to Dawei to get a glimpse of these Burmese communities. The museum consists of three floors, where the ground floor houses handicrafts, handmade items, and the other two levels have artefacts like earthenware, ornaments and rare instruments.
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