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Myanmar
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Western Myanmar is a region of Myanmar. This page includes information on Rakhine State and Chin State. As of mid-2024, both of these states were mostly under the control of various Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) fighting against the military junta in the Myanmar Civil War. They should be considered off-limits to tourists.
The simplest way to get to the Rakhine region is to fly from Yangon to Sittwe (AKY). As with all domestic flight schedules these can be erratic so try to give yourself some extra time on either end for connections.
Read in the guideRenting a private boat and guide to get up the Kaladan River to Mrauk U and points further is not too expensive and makes for a very interesting trip.
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Articles and travel topics about Western Myanmar and Myanmar.
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