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Gaw Yin Gyi Island

Coordinates: 16°31′59″N 94°14′33″E / 16.5331°N 94.2425°E / 16.5331; 94.2425
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Gaw Yin Gyi Island
Native name:
ဂေါ်ရင်ဂျီကျွန်း
Gaw Yin Gyi Island is located in Myanmar
Gaw Yin Gyi Island
Gaw Yin Gyi Island
Location in Myanmar
Geography
LocationNgayokekaung sub-township, Pathein District, Ayeyarwady Region, Myanmar
Coordinates16°31′59″N 94°14′33″E / 16.5331°N 94.2425°E / 16.5331; 94.2425

Gaw Yin Gyi Island (Burmese: ဂေါ်ရင်ဂျီကျွန်း) is an island in Ayeyarwady Region in South West Myanmar.[1] It is located near Nanthapu village, Ngayokekaung sub-township, Pathein District of Myanmar. It is a tourist destination due to its beautiful rock formation and reefs.

History

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Geography

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There are some rocky islets which also have beautiful and unspoiled beaches .

Rock Climbing

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There is a rock climbing and bouldering site. Deep water soloing is available.

Transportation

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While buses and cars operate, it is also reached by boat.

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References

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  1. ^ "Coal Threatens to Rock the Boat Among Delta Islanders".