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Rakhine State is one of the most historically and culturally rich regions of Myanmar, located along the western coast, bordering the Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh. It is known for its ancient kingdoms, beautiful beaches, traditional food, and unique culture.
Shittaung Pagoda is the most famous and iconic temple in Mrauk U, Rakhine State. It is a major religious site, historical monument, and tourist attraction, often called the "Temple of 80,000 Buddha Images".
Kouthaung is the largest Buddhist temple in Mrauk U, Myanmar. The name means "Temple of 90,000 Buddha Images". The temple was built between 1554 and 1556 by King Dikkha
Ngapali Beach is Myanmar’s premier coastal escape, nestled on the Bay of Bengal in Rakhine State, about 7 km from Thandwe. With its pristine white sands, swaying palms, and turquoise waters, it's a low‑key paradise—less crowded than Southeast Asia's popular beaches .
Ramree Island, also known as Yanbye Island, is Myanmar’s largest island, spanning approximately 1,350 square kilometers. Located off the coast of Rakhine State, it is connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus and features diverse landscapes, including mangrove forests, hills, and beaches.
Gwa Beach is a quiet, beautiful beach located in Gwa Township, southern Rakhine State, Myanmar. It’s known for its peaceful, untouched white sandy shores and palm trees, perfect for travelers seeking solitude away from popular tourist spots like Ngapali.
The Rakhine Yoma, also known as the Rakhine Mountains, is a significant mountain range that runs along the western coast of Myanmar, forming a natural barrier between Rakhine State and the country's central regions.
Sittwe, formerly known as Akyab, is the capital city of Rakhine State, located at the mouth of the Kalathe River, where it flows into the Bay of Bengal. It serves as the main port, administrative, and commercial center of western Myanmar.
A famous Rakhine noodle dish with thin rice noodles in spicy fish broth, flavored with chili paste, garlic oil, lime, and Nga Pi for a bold sour-spicy taste.
A refreshing Rakhine dessert of rice flour jelly in sweet coconut milk and palm sugar syrup, served cold with crushed ice.
A traditional Rakhine dish of fresh sea snails simmered in spicy curry with chili paste, turmeric, and Nga Pi, offering a bold flavor and chewy texture.
A staple in Rakhine cuisine, dried fish is cooked in various ways—fried, curried, or mixed with chili and lime—for its salty, rich, and savory flavor.
Ngapi Thoke is a bold Rakhine salad made with fermented fish paste, onions, chilies, lime, and peanuts for a salty, savory kick.
Sticky rice with coconut is a Rakhine dessert of soft glutinous rice topped with sweet coconut milk, sugar, and sesame.
Amata Resort and Spa
4-star hotel
Located in Ngapali
Jasmine Ngapali Resort
4-star hotel
Located in Ngapali
Shwe Thazin Hotel
3-star hotel
Located in Mrauk U
Royal Sittwe Resort
2-star hotel
Located in Sittwe
Mrauk-U Princess Resort
3-star hotel
Located in Mrauk U
Jade Marina Resort
4-star hotel
Located in Ngapali
Hotel Kyauk Phyu
3-star hotel
Located in Kyauk Phyu
Hotel Varanathi
4-star hotel
Located in Kyauk Phyu
Kipling's Bay Guest house
3-star hotel
Located in Ngapali
The Villager Lodge
2-star hotel
Located in Thandwe