Moeyungyi wetlands is situated in Bago Division, about 70 miles north of Yangon, by the Yangon-Mandalay highway. It is just two-hours drive from Yangon. In 1878 a water storage reservoir was constructed in Moeyungyi area. Many years later, the reservoir changed naturally into wetlands with the extent of 40 square miles which have high wetland conservation value. As a result, the wetlands have been notified as a wildlife sanctuary since 1988.

Every year, millions of birds usually fly from the northern hemisphere to the south along the East Asian Australian Flyway to escape from winter. They stop to rest and feed in Asia. So the flyway contains a network of wetlands and Moeyungyi is one of which is cooperating to certain migrated as well as domestic birds.

Moeyungyi is a vital shelter for both resident and migratory waterfowls. A census at Moeyungyi revealed that there are 125 species of waterbirds including 70 species of migrants. Little Grebe, Purple Heron, Grey Heron, Sarus Crane, Asian Open-Bill, Ruddy Shelduck, Purple Swamphen, Spot-Billed pelican, Pheasant Tailed Jacana, Black Winged Stilt, Great Cormorant, etc., can be seen abundantly. The best season to visit is from November to February.

In addition to bird watching, you can observe the livelihood of local populace, fauna and flora of the wetlands. Just at the edge of Moeyungyi Wildlife Sanctuary, ecologically friendly Moeyugyi Wetlands Resort Hotel is situated. The hotel extends a warm welcome to tourists, bird-watchers and researchers, It is a perfectly convenient place to make an overnight stop either you are on bird watching trip, or on your way to the Golden Rock Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda. It is a real paradise for nature-lovers as well as holiday-makers.

For overnight travellers, Moeyungyi Resort Hotel is always ready to serve. The hotel is a cluster of boatshaped houses built in the wetlands. It is an ideal base for wetlands excursions as boat cruises depart from there. The houses are designed to suit the native life style.