Myitkyina is the capital town and centrally located in the Kachin State. 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 to the mouth of the river. The water over here is crystal clear.

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 adventure.

Myit Sone - At the edge of the town, by the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy, gold-painting and mining goes on relentlessly day and night. About 40 km from the town, is some of Myanmar's most beautiful and important natural beauty spots, in the cradle of the Ayeyarwaddy, where Maikha and Malikha rivers meet, usually called the Myit-son. The 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.

Putao - Putao is the starting point for Myanmar's most adventurous trekking adventures. Myanmar's northernmost own with views of the Khakhaborazi 5889 metres peak - Myanmar's highest mountain. Overnight hiking and trekking trips to nearby villages and subtropical evergreen and rainforests offer visitors a very unique view of the northern frontier.

Putao & Trekking in the Northern Frontier - A rare opportunity to explore the beautiful northern frontier's breathtaking scenery, flora and fauna and to visit the villages of the Jingphaw, Rawang, Lisu, Tai and Kamati hill tribes Enthusiasts of nature will be richly rewarded.

Air Service to Putao by Myanma Airways and, Chartered Helicopter service can be arranged. Seasonal weather conditions and minimum group requirements and recommended for those will previous trekking experience.

Flowing streams and rivulets, straw-roofed houses and fences of pebbles and creek stones provide a pleasant, pastoral contrast to the scenes and sights of modern cities. The suspension bridges are the typical river crossing in this region.

There are many various kinds of orchids and even the world rarest Black orchids can be found in this area. And for fauna, one of the rarest animal species, Takin (Budorcas Taxicolor), Red Panda (Ailurus Fulgens), Black Bears, Black Deer, are all endemic to this region. Other terrestrial species of Monkeys, Boars, Mountain Goats can also seen on this region. Various kinds of Butterflies can be seen in this area on the month of January. The Butterflies including such as an endangered species can be found, among them are Kaiser, Apollo, Bhutan, Glory and Birdwings. The trees such as different colours of Rhododendrons, maple trees and various kinds of Bamboos are also seen in this area. The month of January and April is the best month to see the butterflies, flowers and orchids in the icy forest.