Ecotourism Sites in Myanmar
Kakaborazi National Park
Location
Located between 28'05' N and 97'44' E in
Naungmung Township of Kachin State.
Area
1,472 square miles.
Year of Establishment
Established in 1996.
Access
- Yangon to Myitkyina, 920 miles by car or 723
miles by train, Myitkyina to Putao, 218 miles,
and Putao to Naungmung, 35 miles by car.
Objectives
- To conserve natural forests and wildlife in
the northen part of Myanmar.
- To establish and maintain a national park of
high quality and up to the standard of modern
environmental conservation policies.
- To promote the present status to an
ecotourism industry of high standard on
Kakaborazi, the highest mountain in Myanmar with
29,698 feet in height and other significantly
beautiful scenery.
- To conserve watersheds in the area where the
Ayeyawady River originates.
- To carry out development activities for
Himalayan Mountain Region in cooperation with
the international organizations.
Forest/vegetative Types
- Evergreen Forests
- Hill Pine Forests
- Moist Upper Mixed Deciduous Forests
Conservation, Development and Research
Programmes
- Effective prohibitory actions against
poaching and illegal trade of rare species.
- Conducting field studies to reval new plant
and animal species.
- Conducting necessary field studies to
promote and implement an ecotourism industry of
high standard.
- Conservation of traditional culture, custom
and way of living of local indigenous people.
Wildlife
- In addition to rare species such as Takin,
Musk Deer, Blue Sheep, Black Barking Deer, Phet
Gyi (Muntiaus putaoensis), mammal species and
insects such as butterflies are present.
Opportunities for Study and Recreation
- Climbing snow-capped mountains.
- Study environmental situations occuring at
the origin of the Ayeyawady River.
- Enjoyment of beautiful natural features.
- Exploration for new plant and animal
species.
- Study traditional culture, custom and system
of living of local Rawang, Lisu and
Myanmar-Tibet ethnic nationals.
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