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Introduction To Mergui
Kipling was said, " This is Myanmar, and it will be unlike any land you know
about!"
Mergui is like that, it will be unlike any other places and she richly owns the
secret jungles, unexplored island jewels of underwater (or) coral reefs.
Located In
The Myeik archipelago is the important marine eco site, is situated on the
southern Taninthayi division of Myanmar,
A string of some 804 islands running more or less parallel to the coast of the
480km - long Myeik Peninsula.
It is richly endowed…
There are many valuable tin mines, oil palm plantation and rubber plantation and
evergreen forest.
Pearl Island is the source of high quality pearls,
Fishing is the traditional business along the coastal across the blue sea along
the Tanintharyi coast.
Can be seen…
Coastal and marine ecosystems such as
mangroves, corals reefs, seagrass beds, estuaries, up wells and marine organisms’
migratory
routes play a major role in the biodiversity of these areas. While coral reefs,
seagrass beds and mangrove forests are abundant in the Myeik Archipelago, vast
mud flats and estuaries are seeing on the delta area.
Rippling white sand beaches and dunes occur throughout the whole coastline.
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Remarkably with…
One unique specie of birds is the swiftlets (Collocalia fuciphaga) called
Ziwasoe in the Myanmar language. These small birds are unique in that their
nests are made in high and practically inaccessible rock faces and from their
own vomit. These nests are harvested by the local people and sold to traders.
Famous all over the world as bird nests they command very high prices on the
East Asian markets as health food and an aphrodisiac!
Also reliable to see…
Whale Sharks (Rhincodon Typus), as well as other species of whales, can also be
seen along the Myanmar coast. These giant fishes can be seen in about 91
countries of the world and Myanmar is one of them.
The city's heart…
The Salon people, called Sea Gypsies, also known as Moken, who live in the sea
around the Myeik Archipelago, spend their whole life on small boats: the
parents, children and even the household dog. They roam the seas in their
dugouts diving for pearls and looking for such sea products as sea cucumbers,
sea urchins and come to land only to shelter from cyclones and high seas during
the monsoon. And they can dive really deep without any diving aids.
What to see…
Can visit to the Islands nearby in this archipelago to explore the underwater
coral garden where nobody had ever been. Walk on the white sand beach to explore
the long beach and surf on the big waves. Striking coral reefs, bird watching
and wonderful beaches are ideal places for kayaking, snorkeling and swimming. As
it is the white rippling sand beaches, the emerald green tropical jungles and
the blue waters of the Myanmar coastline are waiting for you to discover !!!
It's Cities
Myeik (The pearl of southern Myanmar)
Myeik is situated in the extreme south of Myanmar in Tanintharyi Division. Myeik
sits on a peninsular that juts out into the Andaman Sea. Because of the safe
harbour offered by the peninsula and facing islands, Myeik
became an important port over 500 years ago.
Around Myeik, there are many valuable tin mines,
oil palm plantation, and rubber plantation and evergreen forest. On the Andaman
Sea, many valuable Pearl breeding and fishing beds can observe in the sea. Pearl
Island is the source of high quality pearls, and fishing is the traditional
business along the coastal sea and islands. Another local product is the
swiftler’s nest. There are about 804 spotted islands scattered across the blue
sea along the Tanintharyi coast and the city is on the island in the mouth of
Tanintharyi River. Today Myeik is one of the most picturesque coastal cities in
Myanmar.
Kawthaung (King of southern Myanmar)
The southern most part of Myanmar and about 800 km from Yangon; the city retains
the atmosphere as fishing port, once the British named as Victoria point, is one
of the entry ports into Myanmar and is only separated from Thailand by a broad
estuary in the Pakchan River. Across the river is the border town of Ranong,
Thailand. Ranong is 120 miles North of Phuket. Visitors from Ranong could take a
30 minutes boat trips to Kawthaung for sightseeing and shopping. There are
regular flights from Yangon to Kawthaung. Entry visas, valid for 28 days, and
Border Passes are issued at Kawthaung. The port lies right on the pointed tip of
the tenessarim peninsula. It is known as the busy fishing port. Can visit to
ThaHtayKyun ( Boss Island) within 10 minutes from Kawthaung. The main business
of Kawthaung is trade with Thailand, such as fishing, rubber and cashew nuts.
Most Kawthaung residents speak Burmese and Thai. A spectacular sea and island
view from a hilltop pagoda known as the Three Mile Pagoda is located in a
fishing village five kilometers north of town.
The Famous Islands
Boss Island
Where Andaman Club is located Zadakale (St.Luke) island, across the Andaman Sea.
The Htay Kyun has beaches but its coast is too rocky for swimming. Can visit to
the islands nearby in this archipelago to explore the under water coral garden
where nobody had never been. The islands nearby are the islands of Dawei
fisherman inhabited for many years known as the Salons or Sea Gypsies who sail
around the islands.
Lampe Island
Lumpi Island is about 5-6 hours sailing time from Kawthoung. The Marine National
Park offers nature lovers many opportunities to experience the underwater world
or observe the daily life of the Salon people. Snorkeling is good in the shallow
water to study corals, sea creatures, plants and other marine lives. Diving with
sharks in deep water is also much anticipated sport to be enjoyed here.
Myauk Ni Island
Myauk Ni Island is known as Red Monkey Island, 20 miles northwest of Kawthaung.
The white sand beaches, wild dolphins, corals, fishes, forests and birds around
the Myauk Ni are also supreme. Salones live on their boat to collect seashell,
fish and various marine products around the Red Monkey Island. Observing the
Salons live, diving for pearls, collecting shells, ambers and other valuable
resources in the sea. The white sand beaches, wild dolphins, corals, fishes,
forests and birds around the Myauk Ni are also supreme.
Myin Khwar Island
Myinn Khwar Island is also known as Horse Shoe Island, 22 miles South West of
Kawthaung. It has protected beach for all seasons, with white sand, crystal
clear water and visitors can arrange day trips. It is also very close to a lot
of good sport fishing sites, sea kayaking and snorkeling sites. The visitors
could enjoy climbing the lime stone rocks, going into bird's nests caves,
lagoons, corals, Cycus trees, forests and birds around the Horse Shoe Island.
The area is also ideal to explore by Sea Kayaking.
Philar Island
The Philar Island situated 45 miles North West of Kawthaung. The beaches are
with very white clean sands. It is very close to many of the famous scuba diving
sites and snorkeling sites. The Philar Island has many birds, animals, fishes
and marine mammals including monkeys, turtles, sharks and dolphins. Could visit
the bird's nests islands and watch the locals collecting bird's nests. The
Salones usually travel near this island. Visitors would have a rare chance to
see their boats and have good opportunity to take photographs.
Wa Ale Island
Wa Ale Island is 65 miles North of Kawthaung. It is an annexure of the Lampi
Island, which is one of the Myanmar's designated National Wild Life and Marine
Park. It has various species of birds, animals, fishes and marine mammals,
including wild elephants, monkeys, tigers, turtles and dolphins. The beaches on
the Wa Ale Island are with very white clean sands. It is very close to many
excellent sea kayaking and snorkeling sites.
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