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Environment
Do you like
peace and tranquility, and visit places "far from
the madding crowds?" As many of us now live in
crowded cities with the stress and strain of
over-population, we need periods of relaxation away
from urban areas, and go back closer to nature.
Situated about 7 km away from Thandwe (Sandoway),
one of the ancient Rakhine (formerly Arakan) towns.
It is said to have been named after the Naple of
Italy by a homesick Italian. It is famous for its
natural and unspotted beauty up to this day. The
beach stretches about 3 km with soft white sand
fringed by coconut palms. It serves as the best
ground for sunbathing and recreation such as beach
strolling, cycling and so on. Unlike today's beaches
of Asia, it is free of noisy beachside bars, crowded
people and hawkers persuading you to buy their
things. There are only natural scenic beauty of the
blue sea, white sand and the lovely sun. The sea is
cobalt blue, without any dangerous marine animals
and clean.
The water here
is transparent and the sea is tranquil. Bicylce
tours are arranged to visit the nearby villages. The
villagers usually sun dry their fish, shrimp and
coconut. These products are transported to Yangon
and and over the country. The best time to visit
this beach during October and May of every year.
Undoubtedly
one of the best places for a relaxing holiday is
Ngapali Beach near Thandwe (Sandoway ) in Rakkhine (Arakan)
State,on the Bay of Bengal. Ngapali Beach is one of
the loveliest places in Myanmar; it is also one of
the most unspoilt beaches in the world, with miles
of pure white sands skirting the crystal clear
waters of the Indian Ocean. Actually, Ngapali is not
one single beach. but a series of beaches
interspersed with small fishing villages stretching
from Mazin where the airport is located, to Lontha
on Mayo Bay where coastal steamers dock in a
sheltered anchorage.
A small
winding tarmac road snakes its way along the coast
for about twelve miles from Mazin to Lontha, passing
through Ngapali village, Shwewa Gyaing, Myabyin,
Lontha and several other small villages nestling
between the beaches and the hills along the coast. A
golf course next to the road near Ngapali village is
being upgraded. The road is also being widened, from
two lanes to four lanes, and the airport will be
extended to take bigger planes. A new terminal
building has already been constructed. The private
Mandalay Air and the government Myanmar Airways fly
to Ngapali on alternate days throughout the week. It
takes only 45 minutes flying time from Yangon.
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