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Why Go? ...... 293 Even as more of the country’s remote areas become ‘open’ Ngapali Beach ...... 293 and tourist numbers increase, Myanmar’s westernmost states remain staunchly untouristed. ...... 298 The handful of tourists who make it to Rakhine State ...... 302 tend to confine themselves to the relaxing resorts of Nga- Chin State...... 309 pali Beach, and understandably so: the pristine sand and Mt Victoria the turquoise waters of the Bay of Bengal are some of the (Nat Ma Taung) ...... 309 country’s best. Yet those with more adventurous aspira- Paletwa & Around...... 310 tions can head to the state’s scrappy, atmospheric capital Sittwe and the old Rakhine capital of Mrauk U, an amazing archaeological site, studded with hundreds of temples. And for the even more daring, looming to the north is Best Places to elusive, underdeveloped Chin State, where if you’re willing Stay to deal with the red tape and lack of infrastructure, a richly traditional area of mountains, forests and culture awaits. ¨¨Yoma Cherry Lodge (p294) ¨¨Shwe Thazin Hotel (p307) ¨¨Royal City Guest House (p307) When to Go ¨¨Pleasant View Resort Western Myanmar (p295) °C/°F Temp Rainfall inches/mm ¨¨Sandoway Resort (p295) 30/86 12/300 ¨¨Noble Hotel (p300) 20/68 8/200

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