Myanmar - Southwestern Myanmar (PDF Chapter)

This is the Southwestern Myanmar chapter from Lonely Planet’s Myanmar guide-book.

South and west of Yangon is the Ayeyarwady Delta, a stunning patchwork of greenery float-ing on rivers, tributaries and lakes that stretches to the Bay of Bengal. The delta is also home to historic towns such as Pathein and Thanlyin.

• cycle around the ancient temples, palaces, monasteries and giant Buddhas that dominate the historic former capital of Bago
• maps
• base yourself in the bustling delta city of Pathein, where you can admire the artistry and skill needed to make its famed silk and cotton parasols
• transport
• ride a motorbike taxi along deserted beaches and jungle tracks between the resorts of Chaung Tha Beach and Ngwe Saung Beach, or just laze in the sand and surf
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Thanlyin & Kyauktan, Bago, Pathein, Chaung Tha Beach, Ngwe Saung Beach.