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Rakhine State

Rakhine State is located on the western coast of Myanmar. It has a long coastline on the Bay of Bengal in the west. The Arakan Mountains, rising to a height of 10,049 feet at Victoria Peak separate Rakhine State from central Burma. The state has some fairly large islands off the coast such as Cheduba and Myingun Islands. Rakhine hosts the Ngapali Beach, one of Myanmar’s premier beach destinations, located only 45 minutes by air from Yangon. Although the beach is quite popular, it is not very crowded. It is famous for its turquoise waters, wide stretches of white sand, palm tree groves and fishing village, it is relatively unspoilt. Rakhine offers a number of tourist spots such as Mrauk U, the ancient city of the Rakhine dynasty, Sittwe, Shitthaung Pagoda, Dukkanthein Pagoda, Kothaung Pagoda, Laymyatnha Pagoda, Andaw Pagoda and many more.

Mrauk U

Capital of the Rakhine Kingdom, which flourished from the 15th to 18th century, is noted for its fort-like temples and pagodas of stone and brick, and for its statuary and relief, which are distinctive. About 8 km north of Mrauk Oo is the archaeological site of Wethali, another ancient capital dating back to the 4th century.

It is an archaeological site in Western Myanmar extending across a 7 sq. km. area. The site was the capital of the Mrauk U kingdom between 1430 and 1785. A small town has developed surrounding the city where tourists can experience the local Burmese way of life. Mrauk U houses pagodas and temples of all shapes and sizes from temple-like structures to stone and brick built ones.

Mrauk U is home to various ethnic communities, including the Rakhine people, which adds to the region's cultural richness. Visitors can explore local markets, where traditional crafts and food are sold, and interact with friendly locals who often share their customs and traditions.