Northern Myanmar

Northern Myanmar is a region of Myanmar. Cities Bhamo Laiza - Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) Headquarter, adjoining China Laja Yang Mai Ja Yang - rebel-run casino-laden border boomtown Monywa Myitkyina - the capital Putao Shwegu Tahan Other destinations Understand Kachin State has been de facto independent from central government's control since 1962, when the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) unilaterally seceded from the Union of Myanmar. A peace deal struck in 1994 after a government army offensive made the arrangement more or less permanent, with the KIO-controlled area formalized as Kachin State Special Region #1, although KIO itself promptly split up into squabbling factions and the internal situation remains precarious at best. Talk In Special Region #1, Mandarin will get you a lot further than Burmese (or English). Get in Getting in depends on where you're going. For access to government-controlled areas like the capital Myitkyina, there are direct flights from Yangon, although the adventurous may also opt to travel by train from Mandalay (24-30 hours). For the rebel-controlled north, you'll either have to battle your way through massive bureaucracy to secure permits, or take the easier way out and enter via China. Get around Myitsone (Mali Zup), a confluence of Mali and Nmai Rivers, a naturally splendid for hangout and fun. See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!