Mergui Archipelago

Rank: Top 1000

Wonder Type: Natural

Country: Myanmar

Best of: Islands, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

The area was only opened up to foreign tourism in 1997 after negotiations between Myanmar and dive operators from Phuket in Thailand. The archipelago's isolation is such that much of it has not even yet been thoroughly explored. The best diving conditions exist from December to April, with whale sharks and manta rays visiting from February to May. A five-star casino and golf resort, the Andaman Club now operates on Thahtay Kyun Island. [More Details]