Myeik

How to get Myeik:

By Air:
Myanma Airways has daily flights, and Air Bagan  has 3 flights per week, from Yangon. Myanma Airways flights (typically once a week) from Mawlamyine and Kawthoung may also be available - check locally at the local Myanma Airways office.

Air KBZ has daily flights during the tourist high season (beginning October to end of April) which fly from Yangon to Kawthoung (and return) stopping in Dawei and Myeik. Prices for the Myeik to Kawthoung leg start at around USD50.

By boat

The express ferry boat from Dawei/Kawthaung stopped it services in December 2015 due the lack of demand. The local customers prefer the travel by road.

By Bus
 

From Yanggon Aung Mingalar bus station, 4-5 buses per day starting at 5 a.m. 20000 kyat (October 2015)

The road to Dawei is now open for foreigners. The bus costs about MYK8,000 and takes 7-8 hours for the 200 km journey. Mini van service is available for MYK 10,000, 6 hrs.

Thein Dawgyi Pagoda
Theindawgyi is not only a magnificent pagoda by itself but also it allows for a mesmerizing view from all directions. It stands atop a ridge so it’s quite a climb up there. There are several ways to climb to the pagoda. Our favorite is from the Grand Jade Hotel because it’s relatively easier path.
Facing west, the pagoda is overlooking the serene harbor, water and islands in the horizon. If you look to the east, you can enjoy a view of the city’s streets and markets.
The pagoda itself bears the mark of great ancient architecture. Its interior displays a variety of Buddha statues, including a large one at the center.

Bodhisatta Wai Thandaya King History
Bodhisatta Wai Thandaya King History is situated within Paya Ngar Hsuu monastery (also Buddhism school). The story is written only in Burmese. You might use a guide to translate for you. It is about the king offering his son, daughter and white elephant to a Brahmin for aid in becoming a Buddha. That history is carved in concrete in statues.

Moken Islands
An hour and a half away from the jetty, the Surin islands is the home of Mokens. The Mokens are indigenous people who lived in the Andaman Sea for thousands of years.
More recently, many Mokens are converting from their nomadic lifestyle and settling on the islands. They still depend on the sea for their livelihood because of their unique understanding of the coral reef.
Visit the Moken villages to see what this tribe is all about! And let the beauty of the island accompany you meanwhile.

Thayaw Thahan Kyi Island
This island is not far from the Moken village. There are local markets on this island. You can have seafood for lunch from the beach-side shops.
This is a good place to relax and just think in silence. You can go for a swim here too. But for an unforgettable underwater experience, we recommend you check out the next place on our list.

Smart Island
The Smart Island will welcome you ashore with its lush blue shade of clear water. On this island, there are more opportunities to explore the sea. You can go swimming. You can snorkel your way into the rich underwater life of the coral reef.
Or you can simply stand by and watch the waves hit the shore. A truly enriching and de-stressing experience awaits you at the Smart Island of Myeik.