Kawthaung is included in Tanintharyi Division in the southernmost part of the Union of Myanmar.At the mouth of Parchan river there is Kawthaung Cape (Formerly Victoria Point) which is in the southern most part of Myanmar.

Half of the town is going up along the slope.The town is an important border point with products such as seafood, palm oil and rubber.You can observe the states of King Bayintnaung in Kawthaung which is a symbol of Myanmar Patriotism. The world's largest pearl was discovered in the Makha lauk pearl oyster exploration area in the north west of Zardatgyi Island in Kawthaung Township. By visiting, the Taninitharyi Division, you will be refresh yours clear by breathing fresh sea breeze and observing the scenario of the beautiful sunset and rocky sea beaches.
Kawthaung is the international border check-point and someone can enter from Kawthaung with a valid visa and departure back from Kawthaung or other international check-points at Yangon, Mandalay, Tachileik or Muse. And the one who entered from other international check-points can also exist from Kawthaug. Pre-arranged visa on arrival is also available in Kawthaung check-point. >> see more visa information, see photos of Kawthaung

What to see in Kawthaung:

Andaman Club Hotel

Kawthaung Myoma Jetty

Victoria Point

Where to stay in Kawthaung: Hotels in Kawthaung

See the interesting places located in Tanintharyi Division: >> Dawei (Tavoy), Myeik (Mergui), Mergui Archipelagos