Chin River Trip

Chin woman with tatoo on her face wearing silver earing

The Chins are the least known of Myanmar’s major ethnic groups and the least affected by foreign influence.

Riverine Scene on the way to Chin River Village

Children welcoming visitors upon arrival at the village

Trek along the river before reaching the Chin Village

The guided day-return excursion to Chin tribal village can be made from Mrauk Oo by a 2-hour boat ride cruising toward north along the Laymyo River right into the Chin state. Travellers can also enjoy a light trekking as part of the excursion before arriving the villages.

Fishermen selling freshly caught river prawns

Chin Village House

Village boy on the river

This is the great opportunity to observe the way of life of the Chin ethnic people whose women traditionally wear tattoos on their faces. Along the river you would encounters many a fishermen’s boats and enjoy picturesque scenery. You will return to Mrauk Oo in the mid afternoon.