Sittwe is the provincial capital of Rakhine, Myanmar's most westerly state, and is a largely Muslim city in a predominantly Buddhist country. The town has two museums of interest and has a huge local fish market that is intriguing. The main attraction however is the excursion upriver, travelling through wonderful surroundings, to reach the ancient former capital of Mrauk-U.
The facilities and infrastructure are Sittwe are rather basis compared to other parts of the country and there are a limited number of places to stay. Neverthless Sittwe makes an interesting place to stop for those who are keen to explore Rakhine State.