So, you’re in Myanmar, one of the last frontiers of Southeast Asia. You’ve seen Shwedagon Pagoda, the beautiful temple town of Bagan, climbed the slopes of Mandalay Hill and met with some of the country’s hilltribes. But something’s missing. Something that involves white sandy beaches, blue oceans and utter relaxation. The beach! And Myanmar’s home to a lovely destination, and one of Southeast Asia’s up and coming beach spots, Ngapali!

Southeast Asia has its fair share of exotic beaches, there’s no doubt about it. But few visitors to the region have ever been to Ngapali Beach. Many may not have even heard of it. Because of its anonymity, this could very well be one of the region’s most idyllic and peaceful beaches.

So, where is Ngapali? The beach, which overlooks the Bay of Bengal, is just seven kilometers away from Thandwe town in Rakhine State, the westernmost state in Myanamar. Thandwe town is accessible by plane from Yangon, which takes about 45 minutes of travel time.

Alright, so now you know of a calm and peaceful beach destination to cap off your experience in Myanmar. What to do once in Ngapali? How about absolutely nothing! Or if you are the active type, how about a swim in the warm cobalt-blue waters? Or a short boat trip to one of the nearby islands for your memorable Burmese dive experience? Or if you would like to be a part of life in the area, a bike trip to a nearby fishing village and observe or even participate in their daily lifestyles? The choice is all yours!

With only a handful of resorts and dining establishments, Ngapali exudes a laidback, unassuming charm quite unlike the frenetic buzz that often characterized other famous beaches in the region. You will definitely be a pioneer in terms of beach traveling once you include Ngapali in your ‘I have been there’ list. Visit Exotissimo’s Ngapali Beach Break page for more information. You can easily combine this tour and make it the final destination of your Burmese experience by combining it with one of our Myanmar tours. Contact us at any time for assistance.

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