Ayeyawady Region recorded nearly 700,000 domestic and international visitors during the first three months of 2026, according to the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism.

From January to 31 March 2026, the region welcomed around 700,000 travellers. In comparison, more than 1.9 million visitors were recorded in 2024, while over 1.5 million visited in 2025.

At the beginning of this year, Ngwehsaung Beach received over 220,000 visitors, while Chaungtha and Shwethaungyan beaches together attracted more than 160,000 tourists.

The region currently has 126 hotels and guesthouses licensed by the Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture, offering 5,475 rooms, along with 443 guesthouses licensed by municipal authorities, providing 6,813 rooms.

In total, Ayeyawady Region has 5,069 hotels and guesthouses with 12,088 rooms available for visitors.

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