Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Myeik
Top Sights
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Theindawgyi Paya
B2
Sights
2
Bu Paya Zedi
A3
3
Myeik Harbour
A1
4
Sake Nge Zei B1
Sleeping
5
Myaseesein Hotel
A3
6
Myeik Guest House
A2
7
Sun Guest House
C1
Eating
8
G Apparao Restaurant
C1
9
G-Naidu
B1
10
Kaq Kyi Kaiq B4
11
Karaweik
C1
12
Shwe Mon
A2
Sights
With a temple-capped hill at its back, a wide harbour at its breast, and a hilly island op-
posite, Myeik is one of Myanmar's more handsome towns. The town's history has also
led to a palpable multicultural feel, and even today, there are still distinct Muslim,
Chinese and Catholic quarters.
Despite a 1989 fire that destroyed as many as 3900 buildings, Myeik remains home to
some beautiful classic architecture, much of it allegedly haunted. Crumbling Chinese-
style godowns line parts of Strand Rd, several grand shophouses can be found in the
blocks that surround Sake Nyein Zei, and some beautiful old Sino-Portuguese mansions
can be found along S.H.S. (2) St, east of Assumption Church.
