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Topic: Bhamo


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  Bhamo - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
There is a fairly large military garrison in Bhamo distributed between two forts to the north and east of the town.
The DISTRICT OF BHAMO lies wholly in the basin of the Irrawaddy, which, as well as its tributaries, runs through the heart of it.
Beyond the Kaukkwe there is a ridge of hills, which starts at Leka, near Mogaung, and diverges to the south, the eastern ridge dividing the Kaukkwe from the Mosit, and the western forming the eastern watershed of the Nam Yin and running south into Katha.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Bhamo   (708 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Bhamo, Burma (Myanmar Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Located c.900 mi (1,450 km) from the sea, it is the head of navigation on the Ayeyarwady.
Bhamo is the market town for the surrounding hill region and is also important for its ruby mines.
Formerly significant as a center of overland trade with China, it was linked in World War II by the building of the Stilwell Road to Ledo in Assam, India.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/Bhamo.html   (199 words)

  
 Bhamo, Myanmar
Bhamo is a city in Kachin State in Myanmar, located 186 km south from the capital of Myitkyina.
It is on the Ayeyarwady River, and is the nearest river port to the Chinese border.
Bhamo was once called Sampanago, and was the capital of a now-extinct Shan kingdom of Manmaw.
creekin.net /c5165-n127-bhamo-myanmar.html   (108 words)

  
 BHAMO - Online Information article about BHAMO
Katha, whence there is daily communication by river to Bhamo.
BASIN, or BASON (the older form bacin is found in many of the Romanic languages, from the Late Lat.
defile of the Irrawaddy between Bhamo and Sinbo.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /BER_BLA/BHAMO.html   (1044 words)

  
 7 Days Travels & Tours - Myanmar Tour Operator   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
BhamoBhamo is a small town that lies on the eastern bank of the River Ayeyarwaddy.
Bhamo is 803 miles away from the capital Yangon.
Though British established Bhamo as a captial of a district, it never reached its former glory and importance.
www.7daystour.com /bhamo.htm   (209 words)

  
 Asia Times Online - News from greater China; Hong Kong and Taiwan
Bhamo, an old port far up the Irrawaddy River about 12 hours from the Chinese border, is the likely linchpin where goods will switch between Chinese trucks or trains and riverine ships ferrying goods along the Irrawaddy.
A Chinese railway might later bypass Bhamo, running to the Myanmar railhead at Lashio, the terminus of the railroad line from Mandalay made famous during World War II as the starting point of the Burma Road.
If the Bhamo river-road nexus proves a success, the case for pipelines through Myanmar, complementing those from Central Asia to China's booming east coast, will be strong.
www.atimes.com /atimes/China/FI23Ad06.html   (1329 words)

  
  China-Burma-India Edition of YANK - The Army Weekly - PART THREE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Bhamo had long been a stopping-off place for Shantung travelers who trudged in to sell goods from China and, several months later, trudged through again laden with the riches of India.
In modern times Bhamo had become the port for boats that wended their way up the Irrawaddy River from Rangoon loaded with supplies that were then transported from Bhamo by truck over the 100-mile spur to the Burma Road and thence to China.
Most of the atrocities committed during the occupation of Bhamo, however, were committed by the hard-faced men of the J.M.P. The leader of this Nipponese version of the Gestapo in Bhamo was a Lt. Ishikawa, a tall, stocky, cunning sort of bully who was well-versed in the arts of intrigue and torture.
cbi-theater-2.home.comcast.net /yankcbi/yank_cbi_3.html   (17898 words)

  
 Tour Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Bhamo is the most northern navigable point for larger vessels on the Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy) river.
Close to the China border Bhamo traditionally has been a center of trade.
Although we try our best to follow the itinerary as close as possible, we would asked the understanding for any practical aspects which do not come up to expectations, and for delays or changes in itinerary.
www.7daystour.com /ToursData/mext6.htm   (178 words)

  
 Mandalay-Bhamo-Bagan: Road to Mandalay River Cruise, Asia River Cruise
Passing to the west of Bhamo at mid-morning continue north towards the challenging 1st Defile.
Visit the town of Bhamo, contested over the years by Burmans, Kachins, Chinese, British, Japanese and Americans.
The town is barely 50 miles from the Chinese border in the Foothills of Yunnan that can be clearly seen to the east.
www.rivercruisetours.com /asia/rtmmandalaybhamo.htm   (1339 words)

  
 Myanmar tours. Gorges of the irrawaddy, myanmar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Bhamo is an ancient gateway to China and an important centre for cross border trade that was until recently off limits to foreigners.
It is now possible to visit this area of Myanmar and the city is the ideal starting point to explore the rarely visited gorges of the Irrawaddy.
There is time for some sightseeing around Bhamo before embarking on the Malikha Beauty, a simple but comfortable cruise boat accommodating up to 14 passengers in air-conditioned twin cabins.
www.asia-planet.com /myanmar/packagetours/gorges-irrawaddy4.htm   (364 words)

  
 Myanmar News 2002
The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed at Bhamo airport by Kachin State Peace and Development Council Chairman Northern Command Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, senior military officers, local authorities, departmental officials and members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association.
At the worksite of Bhamo Degree College Construction Project under the Ministry of Education, the Secretary-1 heard reports presented by Minister for Education U Than Aung and Director-General of the Higher Education Department (Upper Myanmar) Dr Thein Myint on academic and administrative matters including arrangements being made for opening of Bhamo Degree College.
Bhamo region, being one of the 24 development zones, development projects covering one degree college or one university, government technological college and computer college are being implemented to catch up with other development zones.
www.myanmars.net /myanmar-news-2002/myanmar-news-n020518.htm   (6556 words)

  
 Bio of Sir Edward Sladen 1831-1890
Leaving Manderlay on 13 January, he proceeded via Bhamo to Maulmein or Teng-yueh Chu, the frontier town of the Chinese province of Yunnau, where he stayed six weeks, but was prevented from proceeding further by the disturbed state of the country.
From 1867-1885 Sladen was commissioner of the Arakan division; and in the latter year he accompanied the force sent against King Thebaw, as chief political officer.
Besides his "Official Narrative of the Expedition to China via Bhamo" (Rangoon 1869), he wrote a paper on the geographical results of the mission, which is printed in the "Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society," Vol.
members.cox.net /ggtext/edwardsladen1831_bio.html   (695 words)

  
 Myanmar Travel Hein Si Int'l Travels & Tours
Situated beside the Ayeyarwady River on the way to Myitkyina, Bhamo is a colorful trading town of riverboats with a unique mixture of tribes and near the 5th century ruins of the trading city of Sampanago.
Bhamo Tour Highlights include the 5th century trading city- Sampanago and hill tribe villages of the Lisu and Kachin people.
Seasonal weater conditions and minimum group requirements Recommended for those with previous trekking experience.A rare opportunity to explore the beautiful northern frontier's breathtaking scenery, flora and fauna and to visit the villages of the Jingphaw, Rawang, Lisu, Tai and Kamati hill tribes Enthusiasts of nature will be richly rewarded.
heinsi.com /eng/northern.htm   (510 words)

  
 Adventure
Between Sinbo and Bhamo, guests will come across the first defile of the Irrawaddy River.
In late afternoon, continue cruising down to Bhamo.
The route from Bhamo to Myitkyina is part of the Ledo Road, world famous construction project once for transporting supplies and arms during World War II.
www.exotissimo.com /Adventure/nature-tour-birds.htm   (431 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Situated beside the Ayeyarwaddy River on the way to Myitkyina, Bhamo is a colorful trading town of river boats with a unique mixture of tribes and near the 5th century ruins of the trading city of Sampanago.
Myitkyina is the capital of Kachin State and is set in a broad valley surrounded by the northern hills of Myanmar.
Myanmar Airways, trains, local river boats connect Mandalay with Bhamo and Myitkyina, capital of the Kachin State.
www.tourmandalay.com /Northern.html   (363 words)

  
 "Bhamo Part 4" [Myanmar '03]. - photos of scenery in Burma on Worldisround
Here in Part 4 (the last article on Bhamo), the main Shan temple will be the feature along a few other sceneries.
This temple is at downtown Bhamo, no longer the Shan village's of the...
This is also in downtown Bhamo near the temple of the previous pic.
www.worldisround.com /articles/25153   (506 words)

  
 HighBeam Encyclopedia - Bhamo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Although most of the population is now Kachin, in 1884 the Burmese authorities used Chinese freebooters to repel a Kachin attack on the town.
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Bhamo" at HighBeam.
And the dawn came up like thunder...(journey down Ayeyarwady River in Myanmar)
www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/Bhamo.asp   (331 words)

  
 River Cruises in Myanmar including the Ayeyawady (Irrawaddy)
Bhamo is the most northerly navigable point for larger vessels and is nearly a thousand miles from the Indian Ocean.
Bhamo is normally off limits to foreigners and until recently was close to the insurgent war zone.
Reach Bhamo in the afternoon for an evening walking tour of this important trading town set close to the Chinese border.
www.goldenpagodatravel.com /Cruises2   (4920 words)

  
 The Kachin Post   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
May 19, 2003—Leaders from Kachin Independence Organization and Kachin people from Kachin State’s Laiza area were waiting today for Suu Kyi’s visit, while she set off form Kachin state capital Myitkyina to Bhamo, according to the sources in Chinese border.
Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s tentative trip to Laiza was reportedly scheduled to meet local Kachin leaders and KIO leader led by Dr. Tu Ja, gen-sec of the group.
Suu Kyi and her entourages are to open NLD office in Bhamo, over a hundred kilometers form State Capital, tomorrow.
www.kachinpost.com /news2003/may19.html   (326 words)

  
 Myanmar News 2001
The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed at Bhamo Airport by Deputy Commander of Northern Command Brig- Gen. San Tun and military officers, district and township authorities, departmental officials and members of Union Solidarity and Development Association.
In Bhamo region where border trade is thriving, production work is to be carried out extensively with the aim of promoting export.
The Secretary-1 said that Bhamo People's Hospital has been upgraded from a 150-bed one to a 200-bed one, and more physicians are to be appointed, and more medical equipment provided.
www.myanmars.net /myanmar-news-2001/myanmar-news-n011204.htm   (4484 words)

  
 Travel in Burma Myanamr - Sights of Burma - Bhamo
Situated in the state of Kachin, Bhamo is a trading post close to the Chinese border, and has suffered frequent incursions over the centuries.
Adventurous travellers might enjoy the local ferry boat trip from Bhamo to Mandalay, that takes you through lush jungle, bamboo forests and steep rock gorges.
Magnificent mountain scenery, the great Ayeyarwady River and a fascinating mix of people from many different ethnic minorities are all features of this intriguing state.
www.orient-express.com /web/rtm/rtm_c2c1_sights.jsp   (196 words)

  
 Tour Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Coverage: Mandalay / Lashio / Muse / Bhamo / Mandalay / Yangon
Am/Pm Pick-up at hotel in Mandalay and transfer to railway station for a train bound for Lashio (103 km - approx.
8 hours) to get to Bhamo where you start your river cruise on Upper Ayeyarwaddy.
www.7daystour.com /ToursData/mext7.htm   (310 words)

  
 Travels & Tours Myanmar - Travel Agency Myanmar - River Cruising
Yet, both "Road to Mandalay" and Pandaws have their seasonal routes scheduled to Bhamo.
Views are mesmerizing through out the course: spectacular Irrawaddy 2nd Defile and 3rd Defile, Ta-gaung is the place of foremost Myanmar kingdom as historical evidence and records have presented, and just a couple of miles downstream of Ta-gaung is Tropic of Cancer.
IWT runs scheduled routes of Mon, Thu, Sat departures of North bounds from Mandalay and Wed, Sat, Mon departures of Bhamo for South bounds; all with two nights stay en route.
thingazar-tours.com /river-cruising.htm   (500 words)

  
 Climate information for BHAMO in Burma - Climate Zone
Climate information for BHAMO in Burma - Climate Zone
The table below displays average monthly climate indicators in BHAMO based on 8 years of historical weather readings.
BHAMO 24 26 N, 97 20 E, 370 feet (113 meters) above sea level.
www.climate-zone.com /climate/burma/celsius/bhamo.htm   (68 words)

  
 :: www.cbiexpeditions.com - tours ::
We will travel by air from Rangoon to Myitkyina; use a four-wheel drive to continue our journey to Bhamo and Namkham where we will visit Dr. Gordon Seagrave's hospital.
Destinations included are Myitkyina, Tanai, Shinbwiyang, Mogaung, Bhamo, Namkham, Lashio, Maymyo, Mandalay and Bagan.
From Bhamo, the tour continues to Namkham to visit Dr. Gordon Seagrave's hospital, Lashio, Maymyo, Mandalay, Bagan and finally ending in Rangoon.
www.cbiexpeditions.com /html_pages/tours.htm   (886 words)

  
 KNG - kachinnews.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
A Kachin man, Hpaujang Seng Awng, Age 35 of Deng Lahkawng village in Bhamo, Kachin State was tortured and shot dead by State Peace and Development Council, SPDC soldiers, said a relative of the murdered Hpaujang Seng Awng.
Myint Shwe and stationed at Mansi (Manje), Bhamo district arrested at Mansi, (30) miles from Bhamo township at 5:30 pm on November 15, 2005.
According to Hpaujang Yaw, a young brother of Seng Awng’s Father from Bhamo Township, Seng Awng only did teak business occasionally with the teak traders to earn extra income for his own family.
www.kachinnews.com /KNG_Eng/News/18_12_2005_SA.htm   (254 words)

  
 Myanmar Travel Report: Mandalay, Myitkyina, Bhamo, Hsipaw, Inle Lake, Taunggyi, Kengtung
Mandalay, Myitkyina, Bhamo, Hsipaw, Inle Lake, Taunggyi, Kengtung
Be forewarned that the road out to the confluence is in terrible condition.
In Bhamo the Friendship Hotel lived up to it's name, and greeted us with coffee, and a map of the city!
www.geocities.com /lhasa2x/myanmar.travel.report.2004.htm   (2029 words)

  
 Anthony Anderton Photography
At the end of his epic 100 day trek from Shanghai on China's east coast to Burma, the intrepid Australian traveller G E "Chinese"Morrison walked out of the Burmese jungle into the town of Bhamo.
More than a century after his journey, there are reports of China planning to reopen the Irrawaddy River as a water highway.
If you are interested in purchasing my work or viewing my limited edition print collection, please visit The Gallery Shop.
www.anthonyanderton.com /default.asp   (142 words)

  
 ::www.cbiexpeditions.com - tours - tour3::
Welcome at the airport and city orientation tour of downtown area.
The boat trip from Myitkyina to Bhamo is described to be one of a kind, passing through narrow gorges while savoring the natural beauty of the Ayeyarwaddy River.
The cost on the public ferry for foreigners is about $20 per person and the journey takes approximately about 8 hours.
www.cbiexpeditions.com /html_pages/tour3.htm   (460 words)

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