Muse, a small town on the banks of the Shweli river, is the main
border gateway between Myanmar and Yunnan Province (China). Located 190 km
from Lasho, it is a bustling trading center. Muse Motel has modern
facilities. Namkham and Kyukoke are nearby border towns.
Thachileik, located in the Golden Triangle Area, is the border
gateway opposite Mae Sai in Thailand. It is accessible by air about 2
hours from Yangon. The Golden Triangle Paradise Resort is located on the
banks of the Mekong River facing Laos and Thailand.
Kyaing Tong is the capital city of the Golden Triangle Region. It
is only 170 km away from Tachileik and it takes 3 hours by 4WD or Sedans.
There are many sites to see besides the ethnic tribes in colorful dresses.
There are regular flights from Yangon to Kyaing Tong. Kyaing Tong Hotels
(old and new) offer modern facilities at reasonable prices. Visitors with
Border Passes are allowed to cross into this border town.
Myitkyina is the largest town in Kachin State. From Myitkyina,
visitors can tour the confluence (Myitsone) of Maikha and Malikha, the
source of the Ayeyarwaddy River. There are regular flights from Yangon and
Mandalay to Myitkyina.
Puta-O is another town in Kachin State surrounded by snowpeaked
mountains. It is cool the whole year round and there are many varieties of
citrus fruits grons in the orchards. It is the nearest town to the base
camp for climbing Mt. Khakahboraze (5889 meters), which is the highest
mountain in Myanmar and in Southeast Asia.
Kawthaung, formally called Victoria Point, is the southernmost town
of Myanmar. From Ranong, a border town in Thailand, visitors can take 20
minute boat trips to Kawthaung for sightseeing and shopping. Andaman Club
on the Thahtakyun island is located west of Kawthanung. There are regular
flights from Yangon to Kawthaung and Five Star Shipping Line operates
Cruise vessel M.V Thanlwin" to Kawthaung.
Eco-tourism Sites
Some of the most well known ecotourism site are Alaungdaw Kathapa National
Park, Popa Mountain Park, Hlawga Wildlife Park, Shwesettaw Wildlife
sanctuary, Inlay Birds' sanctuary, Moyingyi Wetlands and Sein Ye Forest
Camp.
