Dawei

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

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 75-metre long reclining Buddha image.

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.

Go next

• Mergui
• Kawthoung (via Mergui)