MORE people are visiting the Saleaintan Beach in Yangon Region, a day trip from Yangon City, than ever before, according to an official from the Kanzat Seeza Restaurant.
It is visited by people from nearby areas as well as Yangon, and the most visitors are on weekends, and public holidays, he said.
“This beach is the closest to Yangon, so people visit it all year round, and it is most crowded on weekends and public holidays. Some trips are far away, so this nearby beach attracts a lot of attention. It is a short trip in a day. Some people also visit Twante and nearby pagodas. They check when the water is high and come to swim at high tide. There are hundreds of tourists on weekends,” he said.
There are many visitors every year during festivals, and it is expected to be more crowded during the Thingyan. The tide is highest during the full moon and the new moon, and those who plan to swim and play on the beach should call ahead to inquire about the tides before visiting.
“The one thing about this beach is you can only swim at high tide. People who come without knowing it have to wait for high tide and they can wait while eating at seafood shops. Now, there are more visitors. Our restaurant is more crowded. The tide is highest on full moon and no-moon days,” he said.
The Saleaintan Beach Resort is located in Kungyangon Township, Yangon Region, and is only about 60 miles from Yangon. It takes two and a half hours by car from Yangon (Dala) and Hlinethaya Highway Bus Terminal to reach it, and it is only about 20 miles from Kungyangon. Now, YBS buses from Dala are running to Kawhmu and Kungyangon towns, so people can visit the beach by YBS buses. — MT/ZN