'''Dawei''' (Tavoy) is the capital of Tanintharyi Division, Myanmar.

Get in

Get around

See

  • '''Shin Motehti Pagoda''', a few miles south of town.
  • '''Shin Datweh Pagoda''', in the north.
  • '''Shin Maw Pagoda''', on the Dawei promontory.
  • '''Lawka Tharaphu Pagoda'''. Houses a 243-foot long reclining Buddha image.
  • Do

    Buy

  • '''Longyi''' (a sarong) is a famous local product.
  • '''Cashew nuts and betel nuts''' are grown for export as well as a variety of tropical fruits including '''durian''' ("the King of Fruits").
  • '''Zin thi''' (in local language) is only found in Dawei and surrounding areas. It is sweet and slightly sour.
  • Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

    Get out

  • Mergui
  • Kawthoung (via Mergui)