There is a new beach in town. In addition to the commoner preferred Chaung Thar and more upscale Ngwe Saung, there is a not-so-new kid on the block. The lesser known Shwe Thaung Yan Beach in Pathein Township, Ayeyawady Region, saw a total of 11,243 visitors, both domestic and international, in June 2025, according to Cherry Myint (Ms), an Executive of the Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Federation. The beach now has a total of 20 hotels and guesthouses open to visitors year-round.
“Shwe Thaung Yan 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, Shwe Thaung Yan Beach attracts visitors year round, with day-trippers being the most frequent. There is also the Kyauk Maung Hna Ma (Rock Siblings, in literal translation) Elephant Camp nearby, which contributes to the steady flow of visitors,” said Cherry Myint.
Each hotel on Shwe Thaung Yan 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.
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.
