This island is home to one of the largest villages in the Myeik Archipelago, with a mixed population of Bamar and Moken people. It also has one of the rare pagodas to be found in the archipelago. It's a regular stop on live-aboard yacht tours.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
17.38 MILES
There's a superb horseshoe-shaped bay at the south of this island, which is where you'll find the Boulder Bay Eco Resort, and a couple of fine beaches.
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Kho Yinn Khwa Kyun (Macleod Island)
20.71 MILES
This horseshoe-shaped island 40 nautical miles from Kawthoung is home to Myanmar Andaman Resort. There are at least 20 known dive sites around the island,…
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Kyun Philar (Great Swinton Island)
8.57 MILES
Home to the upmarket Awei Pila Resort and a small mixed Burmese and Moken village. There's decent snorkelling and the surrounding islands offer good…
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20.91 MILES
A seasonal home for the Moken, this island has beaches, clear water and wildlife, making it a popular stopover for boat tours. Nearby 115 Island sees a…
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Taung Taw Win Kyun (South Twin Island)/Myauk Taw Win Kyun (North Twin Island)
15.65 MILES
Home to at least three good dive sites including Pinnacle, north of Myauk Taw Win Kyun, a known manta ray gathering site during February/March. Taung Taw…
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28.71 MILES
This island is a spiritual home of the Moken, who call it Pu Nala. The island is designated as a Moken resettlement zone, and there is a permanent Moken…
Nearby attractions
1. Kyun Philar (Great Swinton Island)
8.57 MILES
Home to the upmarket Awei Pila Resort and a small mixed Burmese and Moken village. There's decent snorkelling and the surrounding islands offer good…
2. Taung Taw Win Kyun (South Twin Island)/Myauk Taw Win Kyun (North Twin Island)
15.65 MILES
Home to at least three good dive sites including Pinnacle, north of Myauk Taw Win Kyun, a known manta ray gathering site during February/March. Taung Taw…
17.38 MILES
There's a superb horseshoe-shaped bay at the south of this island, which is where you'll find the Boulder Bay Eco Resort, and a couple of fine beaches.
4. Kho Yinn Khwa Kyun (Macleod Island)
20.71 MILES
This horseshoe-shaped island 40 nautical miles from Kawthoung is home to Myanmar Andaman Resort. There are at least 20 known dive sites around the island,…
20.91 MILES
A seasonal home for the Moken, this island has beaches, clear water and wildlife, making it a popular stopover for boat tours. Nearby 115 Island sees a…
28.71 MILES
This island is a spiritual home of the Moken, who call it Pu Nala. The island is designated as a Moken resettlement zone, and there is a permanent Moken…