PUTAO

Putao is a small town located in the northern most part of Myanmar. Surrounded by snow peaked mountain, it has cool weather the whole year round. Putao is a wonderful vacation spot which is become more popular with international tourists who are discovering for themselves its wonderful scenery, splendid climate. If you are looking for something different with the exotic atmosphere, you will like Putao. It is also the nearest town to the base camp for the climbing of Mt. Khakhaborazi (5889 meters), which is the highest mountain not only in Myanmar and but also in Southeast Asia. The main places of interest to the international hikers are Mt. Phonganrazi, Mt. Phangranrazi, Mt. Phonyinrazi, Mt. Madweyarzi, and Mt. Khakhaborazi. Other places worth seeing are Kaungmulone Pagoda, Machanbaw village, Shangaung village, Mulashidibridge, Namkhan village, Ziyadam village, Wasandam village, Shangaung village, Tahaungdam village.

MYITKYINA

Myitkyina is the largest town in Kachin State. From Myitkyina visitors can take a trip to the confluence (Myitson) ofMaikha and Malikha, the source of the Ayeyarwaddy River. There are regular flights from Yangon and Mandalay to Myitkyina. Places of interest in Myitkyina are Manaw-compound where the famous Manaw festival is held, Karanenaw, Morning Market. You should take a trip to Indawgyi Lake, the biggest lake in Myanmar, Time permitting. Crusing down the mighty river Ayeyarwaddy through the beautiful second defile between Myitkyina-Bhamaw and Katha is a fascinating way to observe scenery of this river. The most stretch winds through the romantic second defile, which is a famous attraction especially at blossom-time. It is recommended to take only downstream.