Kawthaung Township

District · Tanintharyi Region, 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)

Area 2,548 km²

Time zone Asia/Yangon

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Kawthoung Essentials

Kawthoung, located at Myanmar’s southernmost tip, serves as the primary gateway to the Mergui Archipelago's 800 islands. The town features landmarks like the Bayintnaung Statue and Victoria Point, which offers views across the Pakchan River to Thailand. Nearby attractions include the Maliwan hot springs and waterfall, the 7-Mile bamboo Buddha image, and Nyaung Oo Phee Island, a hub for diving and snorkeling in the Andaman Sea.

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Best of Kawthoung

Kawthoung serves as the primary gateway to the Mergui Archipelago at Myanmar's southernmost tip. This collection features the town's central landmarks, including the Bayintnaung Statue and Victoria Point, which marks the edge of mainland Southeast Asia. Beyond the urban center, the list covers the Maliwan waterfalls and hot springs, the 7-Mile Hnee Phayar bamboo Buddha, and offshore destinations like the coral reefs of Nyaung Oo Phee Island and McLeod Reef.

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