Myanmar remains a land cloaked in mystery, where the path less travelled yields memories that linger for a lifetime. From the endless temple plains of Bagan, to the floating gardens and graceful fishermen of Inle Lake, to the pristine stretches of powdery sand along Ngapali, the country is a visual and cultural feast. Vast and diverse, roughly the size of France and England combined, Myanmar is home to more than 130 ethnic groups, each contributing to its extraordinary cultural mosaic. Stretching from snow-capped Himalayan peaks in the north to coral-fringed islands of the Andaman Sea in the south, Myanmar’s landscapes offer dramatic contrasts: fertile valleys, forested hills, serene rivers, and unspoilt coastlines. Ancient pagodas, royal palaces, and traditional villages pepper the terrain, offering a sense of timelessness and discovery. Whether seeking secluded beaches, cultural immersion, jungle adventures, or contemplative retreats among sacred temples, Myanmar presents an unrivalled opportunity to experience Southeast Asia in its purest and most authentic form—a country both enchanting and remarkably untouched.
Located in beautiful Myanmar, the Burmese provincial town of Dawei serves as the capital of the Tanintharyi Region. It rests on the banks of the Dawei River and is surrounded by a lush jungle interior, fertile farmlands, rice plantations, mangrove swamps, and an unspoilt coastline dotted with the protected Moscos islands. This remote, sleepy town boasts an authentic feel, with a delightful mixture of traditional wooden stilt and colonial-era buildings. Visitors can discover an array of intricately decorated, ornate pagodas including the Shin Motehti Pagoda, the Shin Maw Pagoda and the Lawka Tharaphu Pagoda, home to a 75-metre-long reclining Buddha image. Other popular activities include: exploring the Dawei Peninsula where some of Myanmar's best beaches await. The first resorts are only emerging here so you might well find yourself alone on a tropical paradise beach.
