THE Ngwetaung Beach, near Tinchaung Village in Hainggyikyun, Ngaputaw Township, Ayeyawady Region, received 54,522 domestic visitors in February 2026, and the number of tourists is increasing, according to Daw Ni Ni Mar, an executive of the Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association (Ngwetaung Beach).
Located near the Myat Mawtinsun Pagoda, Ngwetaung Beach is a popular year-round destination for local travellers, most of whom reportedly come from the Yangon Region and the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area.
“In January 2026, only 29,755 domestic tourists visited the Ngwetaung Beach, but in February, the number rose to 54,522. The Ngwetaung Beach is seeing an increase in domestic tourism, with visitors coming year-round and numbers continuing to grow each month,” said Daw Ni Ni Mar.
To ensure a safe and peaceful experience for visitors, arrangements have been made for leisure activities and services such as bicycle rentals, motorboat rides, and horse riding, while stalls offer local food, consumer goods, and souvenirs. — ASH/TH
