Sittway is the capital of Rakhine State. The Rahkine State is situated in the Western part of Rakhine Yoma and Bay of Bangol is about 12,800 miles and has a population of over 2.6 million.The symbol of the State is mythieal animal called a Hpjala and you can see the symbol almost everywhere you go in Rakhine. The main economy in Sittway is fishery. Beside fishing, fish-paste, dried fish and shrimp, crispies prepared from fish-meal and rice-flour and longgyis with specific designs and cloth popular in the region. Fishes and prawns which are systematically packed and produced at Cool Storage Factories are widely distributed not only for local use but also for consumption abroad.

Moreover, you will find a light-house, which is the light house you will find when you arrive from the Bay of Bengal and from there you can have magnificent views of the surroundings of Sittway and the beauty of the sea-beach and the Bay of Bengal.

So, if you happen to visit the city of Sittway, you can observe the breath taking scenes from this view point and also enjoy the beautiful sun-set in the evening. We invite you to come to Sittway to pick up lovely sea-shells to your heart’s delight and at the same time revel in the beauty of this enchanting place.