UNION Minister for Hotels and Tourism U Maung Maung Ohn made  an  inspection  tour  for  the hotels and tourism sector development in Myeik District, Taninthayi Region on 12 May.

During the tour, the Union Minister observed the services of the Pearl Thandar Hotel and said the importance of following  the  COVID-19  rules  and  regulations  in  operating  the  hotel.

He visited the natural birdhouse  in  Myeik,  and  officials  explained  birds'  production  and commercial sale. The bird sanctuary,  which  has  been  in  existence  for  more  than  50  years,  is  the  only  home  in  Myeik  District  that  has  been  home  to  several  glossy  swiftlets.  Many  houses  produce  bird nests using the recorded chirping of birds, making it a popular tourist destination for local and foreign tourists visiting Myeik.

The  Union  Minister  also  visited  the  colonial  building  lived  by  Mr  Maurice  Collis,  a  famous Irish writer during his service in Myeik for four years from 1931 to 1934. He paid homage  to  the  Atulayanthi  Shwe  Tha Lyaung reclining Buddha image  situated  on  the  other  bank  of  Myeik.  The  image  is  the 7th largest of the reclining Buddha statues. It is a famous pilgrimage that attracts tourists as the sea view from terrace, and the beach beauty of Myeik town can be enjoyed.

Afterwards,  the  Union  Minister visited the fry shrimp farm, fish and shrimp cold storage,  dockyard,  shrimp  farm  and soft crab farm where most Thai tourists usually pay a visit.

Myeik town is an exciting tourist destination where local and international tourists are interested  in  visiting  the  sea  and  beautiful  islands  where  pearl farming, edible birds nest and seafood farming as well as colonialera buildings.

MNA

#TheGlobalNewLightOfMyanmar