Dawei Travel Essentials
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Also Refered As:Tavoy
"Ancient towns, Beaches, and Hot Springs"
Dawei Tourism
Dawei, also called as Tavoy is a city on the northern bank of the Dawei River in southeastern Myanmar. Dawei is famous for its islands home to crystal clear beaches, tropical jungles, hot springs and a popular beach destination for locals and foreign tourists. Most of the beaches are secluded, which draws tourists that want a quiet beach vacation.
Dawei is the capital of Tanintharyi Region and is an important trade port connecting neighbouring countries. The city derives its name Dawei from the local Mon language, which means Hawai, referring to the Buddha's crossed-legs sitting posture on the throne. The town is small but pretty and unlike other cities in architecture.
Due to its location at the mouth of rivers, Dawei is prone to flooding during the monsoon. Here, you can find of rows of traditional wooden houses, which is unique to Dawei, along with colonial structures, creating a fabulous blend of different periods. As it receives fewer tourists, Dawei is also inexpensive for all it offers, so make the most of it until this lasts.
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Things to do in Dawei
1. Maungmagan Beach
Maungmagan is one of the most popular beaches and a village located near Dawei, in southern Myanmar. It is the second oldest beach after Ngapali and is among the top tourist attractions for people lo (Read More)oking for a beach holiday in the country.
2. Grandfather Beach
Grandfather Beach is located close to the town of Dawei in Myanmar. It is one of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in the region with clear turquoise waters. The beach is vast and clean, and als (Read More)o receives fewer visitors compared to others in southern Myanmar, making it a recommended attraction for tourists to enjoy a quiet beach holiday.
It takes about 2.5 hours to reach Grandfather beach from Dawei city centre, which can best be done by renting a motorbike for about MMK 300000 for a return trip
3. Nabule Beach
Nabule Beach is located 12 miles north of the city of Dawei in southern Myanmar. It is known for its golden sand and deep blue seawater and is among the top beaches for water sports activities for tou (Read More)rists. It is one of the few offbeat attractions, and hence it is best if you are looking for a secluded beach.
4. Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach is one of the most popular beaches located close to the city of Dawei in Myanmar. It is a white sand beach surrounded by dense jungle, and is cleaner and scenic compared to others close (Read More) to the town, making it a famous hangout place for the locals during the weekends and holidays. Tourists can enjoy swimming and snorkelling on Paradise beach.
5. Myaw Yit Pagoda
Myaw Yit Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in Dawei off the coast of Maungmagan Beach. It is situated on a small island surrounded by the sea, and that makes it worth visiting as the temple isn't ot (Read More)herwise unique.
A wooden bridge connects the pagoda with the shore, and there are a few viewpoints near the temple which are hotspots among the tourists for witnessing gorgeous sunsets.
6. Teyzit Beach
Teyzit Beach is located about 25km from the city centre of Dawei in Myanmar. This secluded beach is known for white-sand coast lined with palm trees, and deep-sea blue water ideal for swimming and sno (Read More)rkelling. If you are looking for quiet beach time, Teyzit is the ideal choice. There are not many options for dining and drinks, so it's better to carry your food.
7. ShweThalyaung Pagoda
ShweThalyaung Pagoda is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Dawei in Myanmar. It is known for the largest reclining Buddha image in the city and is worth visiting for tourists exploring Dawei for (Read More) its location amidst green fields overlooking karst mountains.
8. Tanintharyi Region Cultural Museum
Tanintharyi Region Cultural Museum is located close to the city of Dawei in Myanmar. It houses extensive collections showcasing the culture and traditions of the Dawei, Mon and Moken ethnic groups in (Read More)the region.
9. Loung lone boke island
Loung Lone Boke Island is located amidst the Andaman sea close to the city of Dawei in Myanmar. It is the most visited island by tourists as well as locals as there are plenty of pretty beaches with t (Read More)urquoise waters, and is well set up for enjoying snorkelling, boat trips, diving and swimming. There are plenty of sea-side restaurants and shacks as well, making the island a perfect getaway for people seeking a beach vacation.
10. Pae Zin Island
Pae Zin island is located off the coast of the city of Dawei in Myanmar on the Andaman sea. Home to scenic white sand beaches and a few luxury resorts, the island is one of the most popular getaways f (Read More)or people seeking a luxurious beach holiday. The beaches are ideal for swimming and snorkelling, and tourists can also take up short boat trips to nearby islands.
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History of Dawei
Dawei was founded in the 9th century, but there was an ancient city called Sagara close to Dawei, which was the centre of the culture of the Pyu kingdom. Dawei flourished with other major cities during the Pagan dynasty later from the 10th to 13th centuries. But it also faced a lot of aggression leading to many wars with the neighbouring Siamese kingdom, who tried to conquer Dawei to seize the strategically located significant seaport.
The city briefly fell into the hands of the Siamese in the early 18th century, but Burma recovered in 1764. Later after the British annexation of Burma, it developed rapidly as a centre for sea trade as well as a destination for a beach holiday.
The city briefly fell into the hands of the Siamese in the early 18th century, but Burma recovered in 1764. Later after the British annexation of Burma, it developed rapidly as a centre for sea trade as well as a destination for a beach holiday.
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What is famous about Dawei?
Dawei has rich old town history, and its location close to the beaches make it a great destination for a beach vacation in Myanmar.
What is not so good about Dawei?
Reaching Dawei can be tiresome because of its location, and it is not recommended if you don’t enjoy beaches much.
What are the things to do in Dawei?
The top things to do in Dawei are Maungmagan Beach, Grandfather Beach, Nabule Beach, Paradise Beach, Myaw Yit Pagoda, Teyzit Beach. You can see all the places to visit in Dawei here
What are the places near Dawei?
The top places near to Dawei are Bangkok which is 251 km from Dawei, Pattaya which is located 317 km from Dawei, Hua hin which is located 254 km from Dawei, Mawlamyine which is located 270 km from Dawei, Mergui archipelago which is located 222 km from Dawei
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