Hpakant, the famous jade producing zone is situated 159 km (7 hrs drive) north west of Myitkyina. The surrounding areas are totally covered by mountains and the population is about 100,000. Summer is only 3 months from the mid of February to the end of April. Rainy season is from May to September and winter is from October to February.

There are two routes to Hpakant from Myitkyina, Karmine route and Hway Khar route. Hway Khar route is only for the summer time. Landscape attraction is very nice but the road is heavily pothole and bumpy. It is not recommended to travel to Hpakant during the monsoon May to September as heavy floods are usual. By using the Hway Khar route to Hpakant, across the huge Indaw Gyi Lake where the rare birds dwelling. The Lake is bigger than the Inle Lake and the scenery is enchanting.

In Hpakant, there are several types of jade mines such as the mountain cut type, river closed type and man made type. Gold processing works can be found along the Uru River.

All the business depends on the jade market. Majorities are jade mine workers. All the foodstuff and goods are carried from Mandalay.

Various kinds of tribe come and work in Hpakant as jade miners or dealers. Kachin, Mine Tar and Shan tribes can be found there.

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Day 01 Mandalay - Myitkyina

Fly from Mandalay to Myitkyina by domestic flight. Arrive Myitkyina and check-in at Hotel. Sightseeing around Myitkyina area. Lunch at River View Restaurant. Drive to Myitsone and visit the water confluence of Maykha and Malikha. River cruising along the Maykha. Drive back to Hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 02 Indawgyi - Hpakant

Early morning, drive to Indawgyi Lake and breakfast at Moe Kaung. Study the Kachin village along the way. Arrive Indawgyi Lake and boat cruising across the lake visit to Shwe Myitzu Pagoda in the middle of the lake and Bird watching. Lunch at Nyaung Pin (Pyi Kyaw Restaurant) village. Continue the trip to Hpakant. Arrive Hpakant and check-in at Hotel, Dinner and overnight.

Day 03 Hpakant - Myitkyina

After Breakfast, visit around Hpakant, the town and market. Study jade mine (river type, open pit type, mountain cut type). Check-out Hotel and drive back to Myitkyina. Lunch at Nant Yar village (Sawadee Kup Restaurant). Proceed to Myitkyina. Arrive Myitkyina and check-in at Hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 04 Myitkyina - Mandalay

After Breakfast, check-out from Hotel and shopping in Myitkyina. Check-in Myitkyina Airport and fly back to Mandalay. Arrive Mandalay in the afternoon. End of Service.

Quotation: 4 Day Tour “myitkyina - indawgyi - hpakant”

Meals Basis: Full Board Tour Prices are in US$ Per Person and From / To Mandalay

Price includes: Transfers, Tours and Sightseeings, Accommodation on Full Board (FB), Carfare, Domestic Airfare (Mandalay - Myitkyina - Mandalay), Tour Escort Fees, All Entrance & Zone Fees.

Price not includes: International Airport Tax ( US$ 10 ), Drinks and Beverages, Expenditure of personal matter and Tips.

NOTE - The above rates are effective from (01 December 2003) to (30 April 2004).

- Although the road condition is convenient for all weather, the best time to pay a visit is october to april.

- Please confirm the trip at least ( 30 ) days ahead.

- Only Myanmar Airways (UB) is available for this trip.

- The flight departs on Sunday, Monday, & Friday.

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Day 01 Mandalay - Myitkyina

Fly from Mandalay to Myitkyina by domestic flight. Arrive Myitkyina and check-in at Hotel. Sightseeing around Myitkyina area. Lunch at River View Restaurant. Drive to Myitsone and visit the water confluence of Maykha and Malikha. River cruising along the Maykha. Drive back to Hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 02 Indawgyi - Hpakant

Early morning, drive to Indawgyi Lake and breakfast at Moe Kaung. Study the Kachin village along the way. Arrive Indawgyi Lake and boat cruising across the lake visit to Shwe Myitzu Pagoda in the middle of the lake and Bird watching. Lunch at Nyaung Pin (Pyi Kyaw Restaurant) village. Continue the trip to Hpakant. Arrive Hpakant and check-in at Hotel, Dinner and overnight.

Day 03 Hpakant

After Breakfast, visit around Hpakant, the town and market. Study jade mine (river type, open pit type, mountain cut type). Boat cruising along the U Ru River and study the river side gold panning. Lunch at Chit Ma Restaurant. Sightseeing at Maw Maung Hlyan jade mine and the village. In the evening have a fascinating view from Kyauk Thway Taung Pagoda. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04 Hpakant - Myitkyina

After Breakfast, visit around Hpakant, the town and market. Study jade mine (river type, open pit type, mountain cut type). Checkout Hotel and drive back to Myitkyina. Lunch at Nant Yar village (Sawadee Kup Restaurant). Proceed to Myitkyina. Arrive Myitkyina and check-in at Hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 05 Myitkyina - Mandalay

After Breakfast, checkout from Hotel and shopping in Myitkyina. Check-in Myitkyina Airport and fly back to Mandalay. Arrive Mandalay in the afternoon. End of Service.

Quotation: 5 Day Tour “myitkyina - indawgyi - hpakant”

Meals Basis: Full Board Tour Prices are in US$ Per Person and From / To Mandalay

Price includes: Transfers, Tours and Sightseeings, Accommodation on Full Board (FB), Carfare, Domestic Airfare (Mandalay - Myitkyina - Mandalay), Tour Escort Fees, All Entrance & Zone Fees.

Price not includes: International Airport Tax ( US$ 10 ), Drinks and Beverages, Expenditure of personal matter and Tips.

Price not includes: International Airport Tax ( US$ 10 ), Drinks and Beverages, Expenditure of personal matter and Tips.