Myitkyina - Kachin State
Myitkyina is the capital and centrally located in
the Kachin State. It is the northern most railway
terminal, 919 miles from Yangon and 487 miles from
Mandalay. Visitors can tour the Myit Sone, the
confluence of Maikha and Malikha Streams. Ayeyarwady,
the most useful river in Myanmar has its source from
this confluence and flows 1325 miles to the mouth of
the river. The water over here is crystal clear.
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panoramic view of the scenario at Myit Sone with the
unspoiled beauty of nature is beyond the expression
of words and will definitely be a fine attraction to
tourists. Myitkyina can be reached by road, rail,
river and air. Different tribes of national races
live in harmony with their own cultures, customs,
dialects, dances and lifestyles. The glittering
costumes with silver trinkets of the charming Kachin
belles would be an enchanting sight. For souvenir
the Kachin woollen bag with silver trinkets would be
a memorable gift. The overland trade route to India
and China and World War II supply line to China
along the Ledo Road pass through Myitkyina. For
mountaineering enthusiasts, expeditions to Mount
Khaka Bo Razi and Mount Gam Lan Razi would be an
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At the edge of the town, by the banks of the
Ayeyarwaddy, gold-painting and mining goes on
relentlessly day and night. Abotu 25 miles to the
north of the town, is some of Myanmar's most
beautiful and important natural beauty spots, in the
cradle of the Ayeyarwaddy, where Maykha and Malikha
rivers meet, usually called the Myit-son. |
