Không đi được mỏ đá, mà đi được Indawgyi Lake, sẵn tiện cân nhắc thêm Putao.
Indawgyi Lake, stretching over 16 miles in length, is home to many ethnic minority groups as well as an extraodinary diversity of wetland birds. Sightseeing on the lake includes a visit to the floating Swe Mintsu Pagoda, the Mote Soe Ma Pagoda, and an old teakwood monastery. Stop for a walk around Nyaung Pin Thar village to observe the daily life of the villagers before continuing for a birdwatching tour.
Myitkyina By vehicle from Indawgyi Lake to Myitkyina
Drive through dramatic mountain scenery in the remote north or Myanmar. On the way, there is the possibility to stop at an elephant camp and observe the elephants and mahouts at work (elephant camp visits may not always be possible, depending on the season)
Flight from Myitkyina to Putao.
Putao and the surrounding area lie above the Tropic of Cancer, in a zone characterized by subtropical, broadleaf, evergreen forest up to 2000m; temperate, broadleaf rainforest from 2000m to 3000m; and evergreen, coniferous and subalpine snow forest above 3000m. Putao itself is a small, picturesque town also known as Fort Hertz. With good visibility there is a clear view to the surrounding snowcapped peaks.
MAHAMUNI PAYA: This paya is located in an area populated by the Shan in Pan Hlaing village, one of the very few Buddhist ethnicities in the region. The bell was constructed from propeller scavenged from a World War II plane crash.
MARKET: Located in town, this market's wares include medicines made from local plants. On Sundays, most of the shops are closed.
OTHER SIGHTSEEING: Putao is a very Christian village. Most churches are built in a style similiar to the local houses. A small pagoda is located close to the market. Near the office of Myanma Airways you can find Fort Hertz, founded by the British during the colonial period.
