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Kachin State is the northernmost state of Myanmar. It borders China to the north and east, and India to the west.

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Culture and History

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).

Travel to Kachin State - Visa Requirements

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.

Tours and Getting around Kachin State

Myitsone (Mali Zup), a confluence of Mali and Nmai Rivers, a naturally spledid for hangout and fun.

Kachin State tourist attractions and sightseeing

Kachin State city tours

Kachin State Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Kachin State nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

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