Kho Yinn Khwa Kyun (Macleod Island)


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, including North Rock, where sea snakes and sea turtles are often sighted.


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1. Nga Khin Nyo Gyee Kyun

7.89 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.

2. Jar Lann (Lord Loughborough Island)

20.71 MILES

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…

3. Western Rocky

21.85 MILES

An underwater cave that has been known to draw sharks makes this arguably the Myeik Archipelago's finest dive site.

4. Kyun Philar (Great Swinton Island)

27.21 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…

5. Nyaung Wee Kyun

28.92 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…