Myeik Travel Guide
Myeik is located on the coast of Pahtet Island in the most southerly point of the country. It is a beautiful town which is steeped in history and boasts beautiful temples and architecture.
- Worth It?
- Definitely worth visiting the city and the surrounding islands as there is an abundance of activities on offer.
- What to Do
- visit the religious buildings, the harbor and boat trips to the islands.
- Best Time to Go
- December to April.
- How Long?
- Three or four days.
- Trivia
- Myeik is home to a house of edible bird nests.
There are many ancient pagodas and temples in Myeik and the port is full of warthann boats and fishing boats that vary in size which give the region its traditional feel. The local people are religious and the temples are often busy and kept in perfect condition.
The harbor is made up of warehouses to store and pack the fresh sea catches that are brought in daily. Just offshore from Myeik is the Mergui Archipelago that consists of 800 islands; none of which have any accommodation so the only option is to visit on day boats. The rare edible birds nest can be found in the region and the local people make a living from the bird's nests, fishing and pearls.
Travel to Myeik - Getting There
Myeik has an airport that deals with regular flights from Yangon, Maulmyine, Kawthaung and Yangon. There are many boats that can take you to and from Myeik and the surrounding area and there are daily express coastal boats running from Dawei (9 hours) and Kawthaung (6 hours).
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