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Things to Do  

Indian Boy Island

Indian Boy Island, Chaungtha

 cochinjew Says:  Po Kala Islandjust a few minutes away from chaungtha beach is what the entire area might have looked like before tourism ever came to this place. this tranquil island of fisherman is a walk back in time. there is a paya with a good view of the bay of bengal. one can indulge... 

White Sand Island

White Sand Island, Chaungtha

 cochinjew Says:  a short trip away from the Chaungtha beach is the spit of an island called Sandy Island, about 20 minutes by boat, 3000 kyats per person for foreigners. just a paya and nothing else. good place to snorkel and spend time with friends.on the way you could stop at pokala island 

Hotels  

lai lai hotel: right on the beach

lai lai hotel: right on the beach, Chaungtha

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Restaurants  

William Restaurant: William the Man and not the Restaurant

William Restaurant: William the Man and not the Restaurant, Chaungtha

 cochinjew Says:  The value of this restaurant lies not inthe food but in the personality of its owner,Win Htey or William. I have to retell his story from betel seller to the owner of a restaurant..Quality of the food is Average by Burmese standards, but my brother on his visit loved the... 

Shopping  

many along the main street: products from the sea

many along the main street: products from the sea, Chaungtha

 cochinjew Says:  Chains, Pendants, Bracelets made of products of the Sea. Can have your (or yours) name carved on the shells in English or Burmese 

Local Customs  

Gift for a Local Person

Gift for a Local Person, Chaungtha

 cochinjew Says:  If you wish to give a present to a local person, a bracelet made of sea shells or a tee shirt is not appropriate. The local market can supply fully appreciated gifts. such as :clothes lengths so that longyis for girls can be made, also clothes for blouses. also ready made... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

spider bites

spider bites, Chaungtha

 fellovergen Says:  I cycled Myanmar several years ago.Just a quick warning to sunbathing under the coconut palms.Approx 4 miles north of Chaungtha is a little 'lagoon'. (little tip) Quiet, secluded, heavenly. So I thought when I found it. I would cycle there daily taking a book and a pack... 

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 Chains, Pendants, Bracelets made of products of the Sea. Can have your (or yours) name carved on the shells in English or Burmese 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  William(Win Htay) is a friend of mine, who has a restaurant on the beach at Chaungtha called William's. He is helping me with a... 

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A: Hi, Please contact to the mobile 95 9 5202100. It is currently used by Win Htay 

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the hat sellers of Chaung Tha Beach

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Chaungtha. I'd love to share with you the 6 tips I've written, the 30 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created. 

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on the beach...

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 People choose to visit Chaunthar because of the beach. Some choose it because Ngapali is tend to be more luxuruios type of tourist town... but I don't know about there. I am not really into becahes...... 

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