Dawei: See
Colonial-era architecture. As of 2020, Dawei had one of the highest concentrations of old British buildings in Myanmar, with more than half of the buildings in the town center dating from before 1948.
Shin Motehti Pagoda, a few kilometres south of town.
Shin Datweh Pagoda, to the north.
Shin Maw Pagoda, on the Dawei promontory.
Lawka Tharaphu Pagoda. Houses a 75 m long reclining Buddha image.
1 Maungmagan Beach. This popular beach served as a retreat for the British during colonial days. The beach hosts a long line of palm huts housing family seafood restaurants. (updated Sep 2016)
2 San Maria Bay and Myawyik Pagoda. 14 km south of Maungmagan lies a small causeway to a beautiful small island crowned by a pagoda.
Tanintharyi Region Cultural Museum shows the history and culture of the local Dawei, Mon and Moken people. Open Tu-Su 9:30-16:30. Free.
3 Teyzit Beach. Teyzit beach is a very calm wide strand. To reach it you have to cross a stretch of saltmarsh. Depending on the tide this marsh might be flooded once you want to return with your motorbike. But friendly guys on their boats will take care of you. The road is also quite tricky on a motorbike. The beach just north of Teyzit beach is actually much more beautiful. The marker on the map (right) gives the coordinates for this smaller beach. (updated Apr 2017)
4 Sin Htauk Beach. One of the most pristine and beautiful beaches in Southeast Asia. Two hours away from Dawei. 1,500 m long and 50 m wide empty beach with white sand, clear water and stunning waves sometimes. In rainy season between June and October it can be impossible to reach. (updated May 2018)
Paradise Beach. One of the most pristine beaches with licensed simple accommodation and a restaurant catering for there guests. Access only 15 min by motorbike or 45 min jungle walk.
Hot water springs. On the outskirts of Dawei, take a taxi about one to a few hours to there and one quite close to Maungmagan Beach (on the way to Maungmagan from Dawei).