Myitkyina

Myitkyina is situated in 919 km from Yangon. It is the capital of Kachin State. Myitkyina in Myanmar means "near the big river."

Myitkyina is the capital of Kachin State in the far north of the country located 1480 km from Yangon or 780 km from Mandalay. It is just less than 42 km of Myit_Sone, the confluence of two headstreams (MaiKha and MaliKha). It is the northernmost of the river port and rail terminal in Myanmar.

The population is a mixture of Kachin, Shan, Bamar people and some Chinese and Indians. The city has a population of about 150,000.

Major religions are Christianity and Buddhism, but other religions such as Animism, Hinduism and Islam are also practiced.

Overland trade route to India and China, and the Second World War supply line to China along the Road pass through Myitkyina. The town was strategically important because of the route of the Ledo-Burma Road.

Myitkyina is known for its colorful Kachin New Year festival in January called Manao festival, where all Kachin come together in their full colorful costumes to celebrate the grand occasion with traditional dances, singing, and drinking of traditional rice wines.

where to stay in Myitkyina
Pant Sun hotel
No. 36/37, Myothit Qr.
Myitkyina, Myanmar.
Tel: +95-74 -22748, 22749, 25055

Shin Shan Hotel
No. 127, Shansu North Qr.
Myitkyina, Myanmar.
Tel: +95-74–22281, 25058, 23488

Sumpra Hotel
No. 10, Thida_Aye Quarter Shatapru,
Myitkyina, Myanmar.
Tel: +95-74-22298, 510554

Hkakabo Razi

Hkakabo Razi, which towers 5881 meters or 19,269 feet above sea level, is located in District of Puta_O in Kachin State, a half hour flight from Myitkyina.

Located in the far north of Myanmar and are perennially glaciers, which are part of the eastern Himalayas.

Hkakabo_Razi lies in Hkakabo_Razi National Park, which covers 3,812 square km. Communications, are difficult in Hkakabo_Razi forests and mountainsides. Some of the Rattan bridges have crossed the rushing stream sometimes hundreds of feet above the creek. Located in the far north of Myanmar and are perennially glaciers, which are part of the eastern Himalayas. Hkakabo_Razi lies in Hkakabo_Razi National Park, which covers 3,812 square km. Communications, are difficult in Hkakabo_Razi forests and mountainsides. Some of the Rattan bridges have crossed the rushing stream sometimes hundreds of feet above the creek.

Hpa Kant

where to stay in Hpa Kant
Jade Hotel
Sibyuhargone, Hpakant, Myanmar.

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