Northern Myanmar

Region

The far north, where the Ayeyarwady begins below the Himalayan foothills. Myitkyina and Bhamo are river towns, Indawgyi is one of Southeast Asia's largest lakes, and Putao lies near snow-capped Hkakabo Razi. Monywa, in Sagaing, has huge Buddha statues and cave temples. Large parts of the region are affected by conflict and closed to foreigners, so check current advice.

Northern Myanmar Alaungdaw Kathapa National ParkKhakaborazi National ParkGamlang RaziHukawng Valley Tiger ReserveEmawbum National ParkPyu Ancient CitiesMyitkyinaPutaoMonywaSagaingBhamoHkakabo RaziIndawgyi LakeLaykyun SekkyaShweboKathaKalay

Northern Myanmar essentials

Country: Myanmar
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Kyat (K)
Language: Burmese

Where to Go in Northern Myanmar#

City Myitkyina MyitkyinaCity in Kachin State, Myanmar City Monywa MonywaCity in Sagaing Region, Myanmar City Sagaing SagaingCity in Sagaing Region, Myanmar with rivers City Bhamo BhamoCity in Kachin State, Myanmar City Shwebo ShweboCity in Sagaing Region, Myanmar City Putao PutaoTown in Kachin State, Myanmar History Laykyun Sekkya Laykyun SekkyaEnormous standing Buddha statue, among world's tallest History Pyu Ancient Cities Pyu Ancient CitiesEarly Southeast Asian urban centers with burial mounds Nature Hkakabo Razi Hkakabo RaziMyanmar's highest peak, remote glaciated mountain in Kachin Nature Indawgyi Lake Indawgyi LakeOne of Myanmar's largest freshwater lakes with wetlands Nature Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park Alaungdaw Kathapa National ParkLarge protected forest in Myanmar, important biodiversity refuge Nature Hukawng Valley Tiger Reserve Hukawng Valley Tiger ReserveLarge protected wildlife sanctuary

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Northern Myanmar at a Glance#

Local Time
12:51 AM
GMT+6:30
Population
8,212,873

Best Things to Do in Northern Myanmar#