28 JULY 2025

SHWETHAUNGYAN Beach in Pathein Township, Ayeyawady Region, saw a total of 11,243 visitors, both domestic and international, in June 2025, according to Daw Cherry Myint, an Executive of the Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Federation (Shwethaungyan Beach).

The beach has a total of 20 hotels and guesthouses offering service to visitors year-round.

“Shwethaungyan Beach was visited by 11,243 domestic and foreign tourists in June 2025. In comparison, 19,243 tourists visited in May. Despite the rainy season, Shwethaungyan Beach attracts visitors yearround, with day-trippers being the most frequent. There is also the Kyaukmaunghnama Elephant Camp nearby, which contributes to the steady flow of visitors,” said Daw Cherry Myint.

Each hotel on Shwethaungyan Beach provides services such as cleaning the beach in front of the property, maintaining landscaping within the hotel compound, keeping walkways clean, tidying public areas, and serving local cuisine to guests.

In addition, beachgoers are offered safe and peaceful recreational facilities, including bicycle rentals, motorboat rides, and horse rides, as well as markets where they can purchase local food, accessories, and souvenirs. — ASH/TH