Chaungtha, Pathein
Chaungtha
ချောင်းသာ | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Chaungtha | |
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  Chaungtha | |
| Coordinates: 16°58′0″N 94°27′0″E / 16.96667°N 94.45000°ECoordinates: 16°58′0″N 94°27′0″E / 16.96667°N 94.45000°E | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Division | Ayeyarwady |
| Township | Pathein |
| Town | Chaungtha |
| Population | 900 |
| Time zone | UTC6:30 (MST) |
Chaungtha (Burmese: ချောင်းသာ [tɕʰáʊɰ̃ ðà]) is a town and beach resort located in Ayeyarwady Region, Myanmar. Chaungtha Beach, as it is more commonly known, is about 5 hours' drive away from Yangon, and is a popular resort with Yangonites from October to April.[1] As it is relatively more affordable than the nearby Ngwesaung and Ngapali beaches, Chaungtha is also more crowded and less clean than the two more expensive and better maintained beaches.
Etymology[edit]
Chaungtha received its name from the small stream (chaung) which flowed at the western part of the village. In the Burmese language, Chaungtha means Pleasant Stream.
Attractions[edit]
Chaungtha is renowned for its fresh and reasonably priced seafood. A major attraction is a small pagoda built on a limestone boulder at the southern end of the beach. Nearby fishing villages and tidal mangrove forests are also popular among the tourists.
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References[edit]
- ^ "Pathein, Chaung Tha & Ngwe Saung". Archived from the original on 2009-08-29. Retrieved 2009-08-26.