Getting here
Nyaung Chaung along the main road and Zikhone village with its beach both belong together. They are part of peaceful Gwa Township. The main road linking Yangon via Gwa with famous Ngapali Beach leads through the vast, evergreen Ayarawaddi flatlands before crossing the Arakan Mountains. After its descent into Gwa, the southern most town of Rakhine State, the road turns northward, passing our bus stop at Nyaung Chaung, leading on through nearby Kanthayar and further on to Thandwe town and Ngapali. With its status as the southern main road to Ngapali, it has seen huge improvements in recent years. Nowadays, driving through southern Rakhine State is easy, safe and truly pleasant.
Major road distances and travelling times by car / by bus (timings depend on major road projects)
Yangon - Zikhone 280 km - 7-8h / 8-9h
Ngapali - Zikhone 120 km - 3h 30min / 4-5h
Gwa - Zikhone 20 km - 45min
Kanthayar - Zikhone 8 km - 15min
Come to Nyaung Chaung, than take the right turn off!
The few snack stalls at the sharp main road bend near Nyaung Chaung monastery mark your turn off to Zikhone. Follow the unpaved village lane to reach our village within a few minutes. After a short descent on the hoppy road, keep going straight, pass Zikhone monastery, cross the small bridge ahead after which you'll see an electric transformer to your right. Keep going straight to the next diversion where you take your final right turn - and you can see our gate down the alley.
On the main road or with drivers, mention Nyaung Chaung (-Zikhone) if you tell your destination or ask for the way. Do let us know how you travel. We are happy to pick you up at Nyaung Chaung bus stop.
By Bus
Yangon - Nyaung Chaung
The Yangon-Ngapali bus route serves our upper main road village of Nyaung Chaung, from where we pick-up our guests. Busses leave Aung Mingalar Bus Terminal in the morning and reach late afternoon, in time to look around, take a swim and settle in for sunset.
The trip takes 7h 30m - 8h.
For inquiries about exact bus timings and fares call Ko Myo at our lodge: 09420006162
Ngapali Beach/Thandwe - Nyaung Chaung
Similarly, you could come down the coast from Ngapali by bus. Ngapali to Yangon busses usually start picking up passengers from hotels first, then stop by at Thandwe downtown before hitting the road to head south.
The trip to Nyaung Chaung takes around 3h 30m.
Pls. call our Ko Myo at the lodge to find out about departure timings and the bus fare: 09420006162
By aeroplane to Ngapali, then by taxi transfer
After taking a morning flight to Ngapali, we can arrange a direct transfer for you from Thandwe Airport to our lodge. Your driver will meet you at the airport arrival area and the scenic trip takes 3h 30m.
Pls. enquire with Ko Myo about the current transfer fee: 09420006162
By Car, Taxi or Motorbike from Yangon
Leave the city westward through Hlaing Tayar industrial zone. Drive on the Pathein road via Panthanaw to Kyaung Gon. Turn right till you pass trough Yekyi, keep to your left and drive onwards passing Nathain Chaung. You'll then reach the Y-junction with the road diversion turning left for Gwa - Ngapali, leading into the hills. Once in Gwa turn right at the T-junction and keep going on the main road for 20 km before you'll see the white-red painted telecom tower of Nyaung Chaung.
The trip takes 7-8h on greatly improved roads. The curvy road part through the hills makes an ideal stretch for passionate motor bikers, too.
Pls. call Ko Myo at the lodge to find out about current driver rates: 09420006162
