Border Pass Tour
Kawthaung
Formerly called Victoria Point, Kawthaung is the southernmost
town of Myanmar. From Ranong, a border town in Thailand,
visitors can take 40 minute boat trips to Kawthaung for
sightseeing and shopping. Andaman Club on the Thahtakyun island
is located west of Kawthaung. It is far from about 300km north
of Phuket Town. Situated on the north of Pakchan River with lush
green hills and fishing boats and surrounded by beautiful
islands within 3 hours boat ride, the place is a hidden treasure
for adventure lovers.
Kawthaung region is very famous for its pleasant Island Thahtay
Adaman Club, 115 Island, Lanpi Island, Snake Island etc. It is
offers a collection of the country’s finest attractions. Each of
these offers water-sports of all kinds as well as snorkelling,
scubal diving, kayaking, swimming, fishing, sunbath, bird
watching and adventure trekking around the numerous coral reefs
that line Kawthaung’s shores. It is a unique place for those who
would like to enjoy as well as the ways of life of Salon or Sea
gpasi nature at its best and study marine life.
There are regular flights from Yangon to Kawthaung (please link
to Yangon and Five Star shipping line operates Cruise Vessel M.V.
Thanlwin to Kawthaung. Pay a visit to
www.mergui.org for more information.
Muse (China - Myanmar Border)
Muse, lying on the northeastern flank of Myanmar, is the best
possible transit from China to Myanmar and main border gate way
between Myanmar and Yunnan Province (China). One can arrive to
Muse, a small town on the banks of the Shweli River, the gate
way to Shan State, From Shweli (Ruili) of China. Located 190 Km
from Lashio, it is a bustling trading center. The visitor has
opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking sceneries of Shan State
and can study the life of tribes, (Shan, Pa-O, Pa-laung, Chin)
the residents of highland region. And than you can take
photograph very nice panoramic view of Shan State and mountain
rages. After that you can do hiking and trekking to some Shan,
Pa-O and Pa-laung villages and see their life style and daily
routine activities. Traveling down the Shan plateau of Myanmar
on old Myanmar road and enjoying the zigzag tarred road, coupled
with green and natural forest, will reach Mandalay through Pyin
Oo Lwin (Hill Resort) town Mandalay is the last Myanmar Ancient
city, the center of culture and arts and crafts and the Junction
to famous tourist side (Taungyi Inle lake, Bagan and Yangon).
Day trip in Muse
Arrive at ShweLi [which is the boarder between China and
Myanmar], after clearing customs and immigration formalities
welcome by our station guide and proceed to Jie Goung then Muse
by car. Check-in at the Shwe Thiri hotel. Sightseeing in Muse
includes the Muse market, panoramic view from Hill top Bo
Te(enjoy the magnificent view of China Myanmar Border), Shwe Tha
Min Monastery. Leave for NamKham and sightseeing in Shan
Traditional village and enjoy Traditional Dance. Return back to
Muse and depart to Shwe Li.
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Tachileik (Myanmar -Thai border)
Tachileik, located in the Golden Triangle Area, is the border
gateway opposite Mae Sai in Thailand. It is accessible by air or
by road; about 2 hours by air from Yangon to Tachileik. The
Golden Triangle Paradise Resort is located on the banks of the
Mekong River facing Laos and Thailand.
Kyaing Tong
Kyaing Tong is the capital city of the Golden Triangle Region.
It is only 170km away from Tachileik and it takes 3 hours by 4WD
or Sedans. There are many sites to see besides the ethnic tribes
in colourful dresses. There are regular flights from Yangon to
Kyaing Tong. Kyaing Tong Hotels (old and new) offer modern
facilities at reasonable prices. Visitors are allowed to cross
into this border town with Border Passes.
More Info:
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service, you are welcome to add your services here.
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