Learn about the local history of Myitkyina with a stop at Hsu Taung Pye Zedidaw. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
The Manau Festival grounds showcase traditional Kachin dance celebrations with their distinctive pattern-adorned poles and colourful costumes. Visit Myitsone, where two rivers merge to form the mighty Irrawaddy, for boat rides and riverside meals at local food stalls.
The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 18°C. The rainiest months in Myitkyina are July, June, August and September, with each month seeing an average of 466 mm of rainfall.