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Voykit pocket guide · Myanmar
Myeik
မြိတ်
Spend 2 days in Myeik to see town sights and take a short island trip; skip if you only have a day.
Myeik is the gateway to the largely untouched Mergui Archipelago and has a modest town centre with markets, a big reclining Buddha and fresh seafood. One night covers the basics; a second day lets you visit a nearby island or the harbour market.
- Country
- Myanmar
- Local name
- မြိတ်
- Best months
- Oct–Nov (clear skies, cool seas)
- Avoid
- May–Oct (monsoon rain)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MMK
- Money
- Payment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.
- Daily spend
- Budget MMK 30,000–45,000 excl. bed · Mid MMK 45,000–70,000 excl. bed · High MMK 70,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 191 · Fire/ambulance 199
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kite Gyi Kite (noodles, chicken/pork) | MMK 1,000–2,000 |
| Fresh fruit juice (glass) | MMK 1,500–2,000 |
| Motorcycle‑taxi ride (short trip) | MMK 3,000–5,000 |
| Ferry Dawei–Myeik (foreigner) | US$20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MVM · Myeik Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Motorcycle‑taxi downtown
- MMK 3,000–5,000 per short ride
- Flight Myeik–Yangon (one way)
- US$55 (≈MMK 95,000)
- Ferry Dawei–Myeik (foreigner)
- US$20 (≈MMK 34,000)
Show 6 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Motorcycle‑taxis dominate town (3,000–5,000 kyat); cars 5,000–7,000 kyat. Boats from the harbour reach nearby islands; bike on the coastal road is not recommended.
See and do
Known for
- Mergui Archipelago
- Pearl and seafood trade
- Big Reclining Buddha
- Seaside market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kadan Island | Ferry from Myeik harbour, about 30 min | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Eain Taw Phyu Hotel
- US$60 per night, basic but highest‑rated guesthouse
- White Pearl Guest House
- Includes breakfast and free Wi‑Fi, price in MMK
- Regent Hotel
- Three‑star, pool, starts US$40, new 2019
- Kyal Pyan Hotel
- State‑run, free Wi‑Fi
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Flights to Yangon may be cancelled without notice.
- Boat fares for foreigners can be high (US$20+).
- Roads south to Kawthaung are steep and unsuitable for cycling.
Myeik is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure, watch traffic when crossing streets, and verify boat operators.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Myeik yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mergui Archipelago
- Pearl and seafood trade
- Big Reclining Buddha
- Seaside market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Myeik, revision 5304922 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5304922
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/myeik). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.