Myitkyina Travel Guide
Myitkyina is the capital of Kachin State in the north of Myanmar, located 300kms from the city of Mandalay and 600kms from Yangon.
- Worth It?
- Only if you fancy becoming a temporary gold miner.
- What to Do
- panning for gold, swimming in Indawgyi Lake, buying locally produced arts and crafts.
- Best Time to Go
- between late October and early February when the weather is cool and dry.
- How Long?
- A day or two should be enough time to relax in Myitkyina.
- Trivia
- until quite recently foreigners were forbidden to enter Myitkyina, but now tourists are welcome to explore the area.
Situated at the meeting point of two streams and with views of Khakabo Razi, Myanmar's highest snow-capped mountain, Myitkyina is a pretty place to spend a day or two. Most of the sights can be explored by simply walking around the town, or hire a trishaw and relax as the scenery slips past.
Gold was recently discovered on the banks of the Myit Stone River, drawing people from all over the world to mine for hidden treasures. As a result, a good number of hotels and restaurants have set up business and more attractions are being set up.
Travel to Myitkyina - Getting There
Traveling to Myitkyina is relatively easy as it has its own airport. It is a 2-hour, 30-minute flight from Yangon and there are connecting flights from Mandalay to Yangon (1 hour) or travelers can take the train from Mandalay (24 hours). Buses also regularly arrive at Myitkyina's bus station from China (5 hours).
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