Dawei

Dawei is a city in south-eastern Myanmar and the capital of the Tanintharyi region. Largely undeveloped and unexplored it makes for a very authentic and rewarding experience. A charming mixture of colonial style and traditional wooden stilt houses mixed with Burmese pagodas and temples.

With a magnificent untouched coastline, jungle interior and a sprinkling of islands. There are many stunning and very empty white-sand beaches only a day trip from Dawei. Spectacular sandy bays and kilometres of beach just a short distance away.

Ultimately, a peaceful seaside town and an important centre of Buddhism in Myanmar.  More than half of the town centre’s buildings date from the British era.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Dawei is from November to February as this is the period that falls directly after the monsoon season. The area receives a high rainfall so much of the town centre is often under water during the rainy season.

Top Things to Do

1. Shwe Thalyaung Pagoda
2. Visit a local teashop
3. Relax at Nabule Beach
4. Tanintharyi Region Cultural Museum
5. Myaw Yit Pagoda
6. Chill out on Teyzit Beach
7. Shop at Si Pin Tharyar Zei
8. Eat seafood on the beach
9. Visit Payagyi
10. Try the salad at Hlan Hlan Hnan
11. Motorcycle tour
12. Enjoy the Thingyan Festival
13. Relax on Maungmagan Beach