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Myanmar

Myitkyina / Where the jungle meets the city

MeowScore 😸81/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😼
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

September

Best weather, pleasant and cool.

🎊
january

Visit Myitkyina in January for the colorful Kachin Manaw Festival. 🎉

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february

February is a great time to visit Myitkyina for mild weather and the enchanting Ayeyarwady River. 🌊

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march

Experience the Htamane Festival in March, a unique celebration featuring a rice cake cooking competition. 🍚

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april

Myanmar New Year (Thingyan) falls in April, and Myitkyina celebrates with water throwing and meritorious deeds. 💦

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may

May is a good time to visit Myitkyina for the calm before the monsoon season and the beautiful landscape. 🌳

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june

June marks the start of the monsoon season, but Myitkyina's lush greenery and waterfalls are worth the visit. 🌧️

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july

July brings heavy rains to Myitkyina, but you can still visit the majestic Irrawaddy River and ancient ruins. ⛈️

🎉
august

In August, you can witness the majestic Thanboddhay Pagoda Festival and immerse in local culture. 🙏

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september

September is the best time to visit Myitkyina, as the monsoon is over and the weather is cool and pleasant. 🌞

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october

October is perfect for trekking in the surrounding hills and observing local tribal culture. 🥾

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november

November brings the hot air balloon festival to Myitkyina, a mesmerizing event showcasing the region's beauty. 🎈

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december

December is an ideal time to visit Myitkyina for its pleasant weather, bustling markets, and hill tribe culture. 🎁

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Expensive city

Bigmac $?

🤑

From a visiting cat's perspective, Myitkyina can be quite expensive. Prices for groceries and basic necessities are high compared to other cities in Myanmar. However, bargaining is common practice at markets, so shopping around and haggling can save you some money.

Bargain at the markets to save money, and consider staying in a guesthouse or hostel to cut down on accommodation costs.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stopover

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stopover

Myitkyina is a transit town for trips to Putao or China.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Cash is the preferred payment method. Splitting the bill is uncommon.

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited options, slow speed

meh Availability

Available but intermittent

good Cellular

Good coverage, but slow speed

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Myitkyina is like a ball of yarn, curious cats will love exploring its markets and pagodas.

But beware, the heat will leave even the laziest of cats panting and seeking shade.

Things to do

The mainstream

1
Waing Maw Hot Springs
2
Shwe Taung Pagoda
3
Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
4
Kachin State Cultural Museum
5
Myit Sone

The mainstream

1
Waing Maw Hot Springs

Take a break and pamper your paws in the warm and rejuvenating mineral waters of Waing Maw Hot Springs. It's the purr-fect spot to unwind. 🛀

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2
Shwe Taung Pagoda

An im-paws-ibly beautiful pagoda with stunning views of the city and surrounding mountains. A must-visit site for any curious cat. 🐾

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3
Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

Furrific spot for birdwatching and spotting other wildlife like deer and monkeys. The lake is simply purr-tastic. 🐦

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4
Kachin State Cultural Museum

A paw-some place to learn about Kachin culture and history. Exhibits of clothing, weapons, and traditional artifacts. 🏛️

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5
Myit Sone

The confluence of the Mali and N'Mai rivers that form the mighty Ayeyarwady River.Meow-velous views and relaxing vibe. 🌊

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Off the beaten path

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Wa Min Cave
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Kachin Manaw Park
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BBF Riverside Park
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Myit Sone Dam
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Janmai Pagoda

Off the beaten path

🕸️
Wa Min Cave

An off-the-beaten-path cavern with impressive rock formations and a sparkling waterfall inside. A paws-itively awesome adventure for curious cats! 🦇

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🏞️
Kachin Manaw Park

This park is devoted to the Kachin tribe and their culture. Cats can admire the intricately carved Manaw pillars and learn about Kachin traditions. 🐱‍👤

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🌳
BBF Riverside Park

A park filled with lush greenery, benches for cats to take a catnap, a playground for cubs and river views. A paw-some picnic spot! 🍱

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🐟
Myit Sone Dam

A purrfect spot for all adventurous cats! A place where the Irrawaddy and Mali Rivers meet, surrounded by mountains, perfect for catching fish. 🎣

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🐾
Janmai Pagoda

Cat-thedral with a beautiful garden and colorful murals telling local stories. A peaceful and serene spot to take a catnap. 😸

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Myitkyina's Vibrant Local Markets

Get lost in the sea of colors and smells at Myitkyina's markets, where cats can find unique souvenirs and taste traditional food.

Respect Local Monasteries

Myitkyina has many beautiful monasteries that cats can visit, but it's important to dress appropriately and be respectful when entering.

Kachin Manaw Festival

Join the Kachin community in their biggest festival, Manaw, held in January every year. Dance to traditional music and enjoy the colorful costumes.

Useful external sites

www.tripadvisor.com

TripAdvisor↗

Travelers' reviews and recommendations of Myitkyina's attractions, accommodations, and restaurants

myanmartourismfederation.org

Myanmar Tourism Federation↗

Official website of Myanmar Tourism Federation with general tourist information

www.myitkyinablog.com

Myitkyina Information Page↗

A blog with up-to-date information about Myitkyina's events, attractions, and culture

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