Taungup or Taunggok (Burmese တောင်ကုတ်မြို့) is a town (pop. 158,341 as of 2014) in the Rakhine State, the westernmost state in Myanmar.
Taungup is not particular famous or special regarding sights and things to do, but it is a convenient transport hub between Mrauk U, Sittwe, Pyay and Ngapali, because some accommodations are available for tourists. Since Myanmar has increasingly opened up, travel in the far western, formerly closed part of the country is becoming more popular. Expect to see Taungup grow in the next couple of years due to its location.
- Pagoda. Have a look at this pagoda in the quiet setting of a monastery. Allows for a relaxed wait for the bus.
Pagoda. Have a look at this pagoda in the quiet setting of a monastery. Allows for a relaxed wait for the bus.
There is not much here to do; only a few foreigners visit which helps preserve the traditions.
Try Myoma Market. in the center near the river and north of the bus station.
Try Myoma Market. in the center near the river and north of the bus station.
- Ms Aung. Very nice restaurant. They rarely see foreigners, hence they take extra care more they take care of their guests. Various meat dishes, served with salads and rice. 1,500-2,000 kyat.
- Royal Restaurant. Variety of dishes. About 2,500 kyat.
Ms Aung. Very nice restaurant. They rarely see foreigners, hence they take extra care more they take care of their guests. Various meat dishes, served with salads and rice. 1,500-2,000 kyat.
Royal Restaurant. Variety of dishes. About 2,500 kyat.
Some restaurants serves beer, but there is no bars.
The main bus transport is via the bus station in the center just a little south.
- Pyay – Famous for the nearby and ancient Pyu city.
- Ngapali – Has the most beautiful beaches in Myanmar, but is mostly a resort place with few budget options.
- Mrauk U – Famous for is ancient sights and traditional, surrounding Chin Villages.
- Sittwe – Used to be the transport hub for Mrauk U and allows for an alternative route by boat. The boat leaves Wednesday & Saturday, 06:30 from the harbour, and arrives at 15:30. Tickets are sold at Malikha Transportation. office at the street north from the bus station by the guesthouses towards the market, just after the wide open junction.
[[Sittwe]] – Used to be the transport hub for Mrauk U and allows for an alternative route by boat. The boat leaves Wednesday & Saturday, 06:30 from the harbour, and arrives at 15:30. Tickets are sold at Malikha Transportation. office at the street north from the bus station by the guesthouses towards the market, just after the wide open junction.