AYEYARWADDY DIVISION:
Covers the delta area. It has over four million acres
of cultivated fields. The chief crops are paddy and
jute. Pathein is the capital which is the fifth largest
city and the seaport on Ngawun River. Ayeyarwaddy
Division is also home to several beautiful beaches,
among them, Ngwe Saung Beach.
How to get there:
Bagan Airways is flying three time a week from Yangon to
Pathein. The Yangon-Pathein Railway has a branch at
Letpadan, going across the river to Hinthada. The
railroad goes down to Pathein. The motor road from
Yangon passes through Nyaungdon, Pantanaw and Kyaunggon
before reaching Pathein. There also is a daily steamer
service between Yangon and almost all delta towns. |
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What to see:
Pathein (Bassein):
Situated on the bank of Pathein River is the capital of
Ayeyarwaddy Division, 190 km west of Yangon. It is
surrounded by a major rice-growing area that produce the
best rice in Myanmar. The population of Pathein includes
large number of Kayin and Rakhine in addition to
Myanmar. Pathein is known for its lively, hand-painted
umbrellas; the city itself seems to take on new life
during the Vesahka festival held during the full moon of
Kason, during April and May. |
Pathein Umbrellas |
Chaungtha Beach:
Is located about 40 km to the west of Pathein. Its white
sand and the blue water attract the tourists to take a
beach leisure. It is a very convenient drive from Yangon
via Pathein taking about 5 hours. There are bungalow
type resorts and hotels along the beach front with
standard facilities. A wide choice of standard dining
places offer fresh and reasonable sea food dishes. You
can also visit the nearby fishing villages and a sand
island.
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Chaungtha Beach |
Ngwe Saung Beach:
It is a newly opened beach about 48 km from Pathein.
This unspoilt beach stretches 15 km of white sand and
blue sea. There are newly constructed bungalows with
local flavour but equipped with modern facilities.
Fringed with palm trees, all hotels face the beach. |
Ngwe Saung Beach |
