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Environment
Located 40 km
to the west of Pathein (Bassein) in Ayeyarwaddy
Division. It is about 5 hrs drive from Yangon to
Chaung-Thar Beach. It is an attractive wide beach
with a muddy delta look. Not only coconut palms but
also casuarinas trees can be found at the back of
the beach. Two small islands can be seen offshore.
The crab dishes of Chaung-Thar Beach are also
delicious and well-known. Fresh coconut juice will
make relax here.
There are
bungalow type hotels along the beach with modern
facilities. Myanmar, owing to its natural
environmental diversity is rich in many sites that
feature untouched coastal areas, calm and peaceful
ocean waters and wide stretches of unpolluted sandy
beaches.One beach resort that has gained fame and
popularity since the latter half of 1990 is the
Chaung Thar (pleasant Stream) Beach Resort. Located
some 154 miles from the Capital City of Yangon and
only 34 miles from Pathein, Chaung Thar is the
nearest ocean resort available to foreign tourists,
being easily reached from Yangon in half a day by
road.
Famous Places In CHAUNG THAR
The’ Phyu Island
Also known as
the white sand island. About 15 minutes walk to the
ferry boat stand from your hotels. 25 mintues
engine-boat ride for 1,000 Kyats/person. Life vests
are provided to the passengers and tickets are
required to buy at the ferry stand. There is a
temple on the island. The island is white because of
the dumping of the dead seashells to the shore.
There are lots of rocky white stones.
Pho Kalar Island
There is a
temple, a monastery and many coconut trees. You can
drink fresh coconut juice for 100 Kyats/coconut. 2
minutes engine-boat ride for 200 Kyats/person. No
need to buy tickets. The water is quite shallow.
There is a small village on the island selling
coconuts and dried fishes. The water is clearer on
that side of the island. You can find many red and
green crabs running around.
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