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	:: www.my-myitkyina.com :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Myitkyina is the capital of the Kachin State in Myanmar (Burma).
		Myitkyina and its environs, long-forbidden to foreigners, have recently become newly emerged destinations for international travelers, meaning the whole region with its different indigenous ethnic nationals, and their cultures remain unspoiled, exotic and original.
		Although Myitkyina is pretty close to the border area of China, southwest area of Yunnan province in China, most businessmen from Myanmar have used different route, roads in Shan State, cross the border and go into Yunnan, and huge volume of China products flow into Myanmar from Shan State.
	www.my-myitkyina.com /mh_html/mka.htm (714 words)

	Karaweik M & J Tours, Myanmar(Burma)
		Myitkyina, a hill station of cool and pleasant all the year round, is the capital of Kachin State and it is home to colourful ethnic races and their festivals.
		Myitkyina is the northern most railway terminal, 919 miles from Yangon and 487 miles from Mandalay.
		Puta-O, a town in the farthest north of Myanmar, is situated in the north of Myitkyina.
	www.karaweiktours.com /myitkyina.htm (1060 words)

	Kachin State
		The town's name means "close to the big river." Myitkyina is a trading centre on the Stilwell (Ledo) Road, which links with the Burma Road into China, and is also the terminus of the railway north from Yangôn (Rangoon).
		Myitkyina is also the site of the Kachin traditional religious feast of Manao (held each January).
		Myitkyina Degree College is affiliated with the Arts and Science University at Mandalay.
	www.yadanabon.com /kachin.htm (905 words)

	MYITKYINA - Online Information article about MYITKYINA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		MYITKYINA, the most northerly of the distracts of Upper See also:
		plain is that of Myitkyina, covering 600 sq.
		town, MYITKYINA, had in 1901 a population of 3618.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /MOS_NAN/MYITKYINA.html (215 words)

	Stilwell Road (Ledo Road)
		General Stilwell's Operations Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Frank D. Merrill recommended building a road from Ledo, Assam, India to Burma connecting the old Burma Road to provide a Land Supply to China and Burma for support of the Allied soldiers who were fighting in the North Burma.
		Then after some days later, they captured Myitkyina town itself, which was stronghold of Japanese forces based in north Burma and the two months campaign ended on August 3, 1944 with Merrill's Marauders 127 deaths and 291 wounded besides, other casualties.
		Myitkyina was one of the main missions of Stilwell.
	www.geocities.com /nicchg/stilwell.html (954 words)

	MYITKYINA, Goldenlandpages <http://www.goldenlandpages.com>
		Myitkyina is the capital of the Kachin State home to a colourful ethnic race and their festivals.
		The confluence to two small tributaries, N'mai Kha and Mali Kha, which grows into Ayeyawady as it flows southwards, is also a beautiful place to visit.
		The first 80 km to Kamaing is via a sealed road; the rest is an unsealed dry-weather road.
	www.goldenlandpages.com /hotspots/myitky.htm (389 words)

	The Ledo Road - LIFE - August 14, 1944
		Before they had been delayed at Myitkyina, however, Stilwell's forces had made the most important Allied gains of the entire war in Asia.
		General Pick had not quite been able to follow Stilwell into Myitkyina, but it was through no fault of his own.
		Myitkyina had been entered by a daring march over mountains and through Japanese lines.
	cbi-theater.home.comcast.net /lifeledo/life-ledo.html (1498 words)

	wa-tt.com Itinerary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Among many local tribes living in Kachin State which are Jinghpaw, Rawan, Le-su, La-she, Ma-ru, A-zee, Ka-nan and Kamti-shan, Jinghpaw is the predominant tribe in Myitkyina.
		It is the origin of Irrawaddy river where two rivers flowing from the snow-capped mountains namely Mae-Kha and Mae-Li-Kha meet.
		Since the flight to Putao is in the afternoon, we can spend the morning visiting interesting places around Myitkyina.
	wildmyanmar.com /itinerary2.htm (467 words)

	Myanmar Tourism Services Co, Ltd. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Myitkyina is the capital city of Kachin State, and Bamaw (Bhamo) the second largest city.
		The confluence is about 21 miles by car from Myitkyina and is a famous tourist spot with idyllic landscapes, Pharkamt Jade Mines and Pidaung Game Sanctuary near Myitkyina and the Manao Festival which is very spectacular.
		Please read the Last Plane from Myitkyina, written by a foreigner who had experienced the invasion by the Japanese forces in Myitkyina.
	www.myanmartourismservice.com /kachin.htm (261 words)

	Myanmar Travel Report: Mandalay, Myitkyina, Bhamo, Hsipaw, Inle Lake, Taunggyi, Kengtung
		I was trying to get to Putao, but got turned back in Myitkyina because I didn't have 'special permission'.
		Myitkyina's a nice little town to wander around in and gets almost no tourists.
		From Myitkyina you can hire a tuk-tuk for about 13,000K per person (bargain for less!) to Myit-son, the confluence of the Mehka and Malikhka Rivers that form the great Ayeyarwady River.
	www.geocities.com /lhasa2x/myanmar.travel.report.2004.htm (2029 words)

	MYITKYINA - LoveToKnow Article on MYITKYINA
		It is cut up into strips by comparatively low parallel ranges of hills running in a general way north and south.
		The chief plain is that of Myitkyina, covering 600 sq.
		To properly cite this MYITKYINA article in your work, copy the complete reference below:
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /M/MY/MYITKYINA.htm (207 words)

	The Road to Burma -- More on the India-Burma Campaign
		Plans were drawn up for an offensive to begin with a Chinese-American force attacking North Burma with the goal of capturing Myitkyina which would remove the threat of enemy fighter planes attacking allied forces flying the Hump.
		The general wanted to continue the press toward Myitkyina before the mid-summer monsoon rains forced an end to the campaign.
		The defenders were quickly overwhelmed and the victorious allies rejoiced while pressing toward the town of Myitkyina.
	www.michiganhistorymagazine.com /extra/india/burma.html (1591 words)

	Merrill's Marauders: Combined Operations in Northern Burma in 1944
		Japanese fighter planes flying from their air base at Myitkyina were able to harass the air route between northeast India (Assam) and China and keep the transports flying farther north over higher mountains in the Himalayas.
		Keeping the 5307th in Myitkyina was, therefore, Stilwell's way of addressing a fundamental problem of combined operations-maintaining teamwork and trust and keeping all forces united in their efforts.
		Shortly after the 5307th had reached Myitkyina, the regimental and battalion surgeons had recommended that the entire unit be withdrawn because of its wretched physical condition.
	www-cgsc.army.mil /carl/resources/csi/Bjorge/BJORGE.asp (14110 words)

	Travel To Myanmar .com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The town is a pleasant place to wonder and explore with it's activities.
		This morning, we will visit the colourful Myitkyina market with full of activities, as Myitkyina is a city of Kachin state.
		Note: : Due to flight schedule, may visit first Myitkyina or Putao, only the order is different and sightseeing are the same at the end.
	www.traveltomyanmar.com /myitkyina.htm (333 words)

	Burma by Train
		Pleas to travel through Mon state to Asin were rejected, but we managed to overcome earlier refusal to win a visa for the jade-mining region of Mogaung and onward to the northernmost terminus of Myitkyina.
		This is another form of oppression: ordinary citizens forced to donate their time to do the state's backbreaking work.
		When the train pulls into Myitkyina, a group of turban-clad men stand on the platform.
	www.gluckman.com /BurmaTrain.html (3219 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		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.
	tourmandalay.com /Northern.html (363 words)

	Visit Myitkyina and Putao in Kachin State
		Myitkyina is situated besides the Irrawaddy river and is the capital of the Kachin State.
		En-route back to Myitkyina pay an evening visit to Gyo-bon and Kha-Rein-Naw.
		In the evening free and easyto go downtown Putao and meet the smiling faces of the local tribes: Rawan, Le-su and Khamti-shan.
	www.goldenpagodatravel.com /Itineraries/adItinerary2.htm (290 words)

	Democratic Voice of Burma
		In a report on the Myitkyina flood they claimed that the flooding was a normal occurrence and denied reports of casualties or damages.
		Dr Tu Ja from the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) who personally took part in the Myitkyina flood relief efforts contradicted the junta’s report by confirming that there are more than 10 casualties so far.
		The situation was further worsened by the landslides that followed after the rains,’ he said.
	english.dvb.no /news.php?id=2817 (356 words)

	Myanmar Embassy_Washington,DC
		With the prevalence of peace and tranquillity in Kachin State, the government has designated Myitkyina and Bhamo regions as special development regions and is making all-out efforts for development of economic, health, education and transport sectors in Kachin State.
		There was only Myitkyina degree college in Kachin State in 1988 but now, there are Myitkyina university, Bhamo degree college, Myitkyina education college, Myitkyina government technological college, Myitkyina government computer college, Bhamo government computer college and Bhamo government technological college, all together totalling seven.
		As Mohnyin region of Kachin State is densely populated and as it is also a region where emphasis is being placed on agriculture, priority is given to human resources development in the region.
	www.mewashingtondc.com /ISSUE_NO_3_MARCH2004.htm (7818 words)

	Tour Program , Myanmar Birds - Woodland Travels & Tours Co.,Ltd. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Yangon airport for domestic flight to Myitkyina which is situated on the west bank of Ayeyarwady River.
		Begin the trip to Indawgyi Lake, south of Myitkyina, by car.
		Morning transfer to Myitkyina airport by local bus and back to Yangon by domestic flight.
	woodlandtravels.com /ecb-101.htm (291 words)

	Conflux Travel & Tours: Myanmar Tour Operator
		Meeting, welcome and assistance, the group by PHOENIX at Myitkyina airport.
		Drive to Nantmaw Village (where the jadeite mines exist) by car 4x4 (20 minutes-14km).
		After breakfast at hotel, drive back to Myitkyina by car 4x4 (7 hours-174km).
	confluxtravel.com /pn-pk3my.htm (112 words)

	Myitkyina on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In World War II its capture (Aug., 1944) by Allied troops after a siege of 78 days marked an important stage in the liberation of Myanmar from the Japanese.
		Allies wage fierce, prolonged fight for Japanese-held town of Myitkyina.
		Kachin Rangers: Allied guerrillas in World War II Burma.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/Myitkyin.asp (455 words)

	Myanmar Travels & Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Arrive at Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State.
		Morning shopping at Market, available to buy Kachin traditional costumes, hand made weavings, silver ware and jade.
		Leave from Myitkyina to Yangon by Myanma Airways flight.
	www.myanmars.net /mtt/brithplaceayeyarwady.htm (198 words)

	Theikdisan Travels & Tours, Myanmar (Burma) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Proceed to Myitsone by coach for a journey of 27 miles to explore the panoramic view of Mehka and Malihka Rivers, which form the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River.
		Visit the famous Myne - tha Shan flsmith, manufacturing workshop.
		Transfer to Myitkyina Airport for flight to Yangon.
	www.pmcmm.com /theikdisan/tourprograms/tk011.htm (143 words)

	Burma tour, Myitkyina into Kachin Hills 3 days
		Burma tour, Myitkyina into Kachin Hills 3 days
		Home > Burma Destination Guide > Tours > Myitkyina into Kachin Hills > Booking Form
		Tour Highlights: Jade mines of Hpakant, local tribes of mountain village of Haungpa, Tawmaw and Lone Khin, Indawgyi Lake, Hopin, Hsahmaw, Mogaung, Namti and the World War II memorial on Mogaung River at Nam Kawn village.
	www.thaifocus.com /burma/tours/myitky3d.htm (74 words)

	Yangon - Myitkyina - Indawgyi - Hpakant - Yangon (Amazing Tour) - expatforums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Yangon - Myitkyina - Indawgyi - Hpakant - Yangon (Amazing Tour)
		(Yangon - Myitkyina - Indawgyi - Hpakant - Yangon)
		Proceed to Myitsone by coach for a journey of 27 miles to explore the
	expatforums.com /t1965.html (206 words)

	August 3 Events in History
		August 3, 1944 Allied troops conquer Myitkyina Burma
		August 3, 1944 Lt-Gen Stilwells troops occupy Myitkyina Burma
		August 3, 1944 Tommy Brown, just 16 years and 8 months old, plays shortstop for Dodgers
	www.brainyhistory.com /days/august_3.html (1877 words)

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