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Myeik (Myanmar (Burma))
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Practical info — Myeik

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • Plan boat trips to the Mergui Archipelago islands in advance, as certain permits may be required.
  • Visit the fish market early in the morning to see an incredible variety of fresh seafood being traded.
  • Thein Taw Gyi Pagoda provides the best viewpoint over the city and the harbor at sunset.
  • Explore the backstreets with colonial architecture on foot; Myeik has a very well-preserved old town.
  • Ask at your accommodation for information on the pearl trade, for which the city is world-famous.

🍽 Food

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Myeik Kat Kyee Kai

Spicy fried noodles with seafood; the signature local dish found at many street stalls.

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Fresh Giant Prawns

Try these at the seafood restaurants along the Strand Road waterfront.

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Bird's Nest Soup

Myeik is a hub for edible bird's nests; a rare and highly prized local delicacy.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Pearls

Look for reputable dealers for South Sea pearls, but be cautious with street-side provides.

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Dried Fish

A very popular local product; the main market has a huge range of types and sizes.

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Thein Taw Gyi Pagoda Hill

The temple compound provides peaceful spots with a sweeping view of the ocean.

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Strand Road (Evening)

A long walk along the sea wall during low tide is very calming and scenic.

Myeik (formerly Mergui) is a port city in southern Myanmar's Tanintharyi Region on the Andaman Sea, with around 285,000 inhabitants. From the 16th to the 18th century Mergui was one of Southeast Asia's most important ports and the gateway to the Siamese kingdom of Ayutthaya - Portuguese, Dutch, French and English traders all maintained factories here. In 1687 the 'Mergui Massacre' occurred, when Siamese troops killed more than sixty Englishmen in the service of the English East India Company. After the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826) Mergui passed to Britain (British Burma 1886-1948). Off the town lies the Mergui Archipelago, with more than 800 mostly uninhabited tropical islands and the home of the Moken sea nomads. Myeik is today the centre of Myanmar's pearl farming and edible bird's-nest harvesting industries.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °C262829292827272626262625
Rain mm3915645914114214912517528811824

Geography

Population
173,298 (2017)
Coordinates
12.43330, 98.60000

Facts

  • Bevölkerung ca. 285.000
  • Tor zum Mergui-Archipel (800+ Inseln)
  • 16.-18. Jh.: wichtiger Ayutthaya-Hafen
  • Mergui-Massaker 1687 (60+ Engländer getötet)
  • Britisch durch Vertrag von Yandabo 1826
  • Britisch-Birma 1886-1948
  • Heimat der Moken-Seenomaden
  • Zentrum der Perlenzucht

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Sights in the town Myeik (8)

Arzarni Tower🏺 historical

Dedicated to fallen heroes, this monumental tower in Myeik serves as a prominent historical landmark and site of remembrance.

Clock tower🏺 historical

Standing at a busy intersection in Myeik, this classic clock tower is a central navigational point for both locals and travelers.

Tatpyin Market🎭 culture

An authentic local shopping experience in Myeik, this marketplace features narrow aisles filled with traditional spices and textiles.

Nauk Le Market🎭 culture

An animated traditional bazaar in Myeik where vendors display a rich assortment of regional seafood and fresh agricultural produce.

Thiri Mingalar Market (Parami Market)🎭 culture

Often bustling with morning crowds, this expansive market in Myeik is a key destination for purchasing household goods and fresh meats.

Mawdaung Monastery📍 landmark

A center for local religious life in Myeik, this Buddhist monastery complex features intricately carved wooden architecture.

Thathanawontha Monastery📍 landmark

Providing a peaceful environment for religious study, this Buddhist monastery in Myeik houses resident monks dedicated to the Theravada tradition.

Shwebontha Monastery📍 landmark

Characterized by its golden ornamental details, this Buddhist monastery is a prominent spiritual institution in Myeik.

Frequently asked questions

Why visit Myeik?
Myeik is the gateway to the pristine Mergui Archipelago with its thousands of islands.
How to get there?
Fastest by domestic flight from Yangon or via a long bus connection.
What is typical for Myeik?
The city is a fishing hub and known for its dried fish products.
When is the best time to travel?
The dry season from November to April is handy for island trips.
Is it family-friendly?
Island tours can be strenuous, but the city itself is relaxed.
Myeik: where is it located?
Myeik is located in Myanmar (Burma).
Myeik: what is there to see?
Highlights include Arzarni Tower, Clock tower, Tatpyin Market.
Myeik: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
Myeik: why is it worth visiting?
Myeik (formerly Mergui) is a port city in southern Myanmar's Tanintharyi Region on the Andaman Sea, with around 285,000 inhabitants.
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