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Town in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar
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Walk across a sandbar at low tide to reach Lover's Island. This island is small and consists of a concrete statue of a Mermaid, a small religious site at the base of the island, and steps leading up to a small circuit of trails. Bring shoes due to the rocky underground. If you can get snorkeling gear, you can try it here instead of hiring a boat to Bird Island.
In Myanmar pagodas can be found in even the remotes places, since every person with a little bit of money wants to erect and distributes its own one. Hence, find another two on top of two rocks right here at the beach.
This island is located hours from shore and is nothing more than a rocky outcropping in the sea used by local fishermen to dry fish. The rocks are extremely sharp and there is not much to see. Reputed to be the worst island in Myanmar. However, since there is not much to do in Ngwe Saung, it is popular for excursions and bird watching. You can also organise a snorkeling, e.g. trip with "Mr Win", a local boat owner. Bring a life vest as currents are very strong.
This is also a school for children, and has 32 pupils aged between 5 & 14 years. Get your ticket at the north end of the town just after All Seasons Hotel on the other side of the road.
Seafood shack with local specialties.
They have BBQ seafood and meat including delicious side dishes. Good value for money.
Live music & cocktails.
The restaurant serves a delicious variety of Myanmar, Thai and Chinese dishes as well as fresh seafood in a relaxing atmosphere, indoors and open air. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tea, coffee, beer.
This is a very pleasant and well located restaurant with a vast menu including vegetarian options.
Nightly fire shows. Japanese and western menu. Beer and Music.
Shared bathroom but central location.
Prices are highly negotiable and quality varies widely. Having said this, there is an option for everyone, from cheap & dirty to pricey & beach view.
24-hour electricity! The rooms are all newly constructed in a classic wooden bamboo style architecture holding seven rooms: 4 Twin Rooms in double bungalows, 3 Double Rooms in private bungalows, For low budget guests they have 3 Economy Rooms above their restaurant. Includes breakfast and 10% tax. Room occupancy is assumed for 2 adults.
Bamboo huts and stone bungalows. Nice location but there are complaints about the cleanliness of the bamboo huts.
They offer a wide range of quality and prices. The cheap options are not pleasant but they can offer a cheap way to stay in Ngwe Saung. Waterfront & non-waterfront. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, hot and cold water, Sat TV, Hair dryer, air-con, coffee and tea making facilities (suite & grand suite), 24 hr.
5-storey hotel with 41 spotless and decent rooms. No direct beach access. Coffee bar, 24-hr service, WiFi. Good value for money.
40 rooms classified into 2 categories: budget and luxury. Each of the 40 suites and deluxe rooms have a sea-facing balcony in addition to all necessary facilities. Guests have complaint about the lack of cleanliness of the beds and floor.
Emerald Sea Resort was opened in 2003, and offers restaurant and spa. Also try reservation@emeraldseahotel.com .
The resort has several bungalows at the beach front with views of the ocean.
Has good in-house restaurant. Also try service@tmw.com.mm .
Offers a wide range of activities, like every other resort. Also try reservation@bobresort.com and sales@bobresort.com .
If money is no object, this is the place where you will want to stay. They offer luxurious accommodation with an extensive range of activities and services.
You may rent a bicycle or take a motorbike taxis. However, renting motorbikes is probably not a good idea, otherwise the unspoiled place will soon become like an overcrowded Thai beach resort.
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