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MYANMAR ECO TOURISM
 Kakaborazi Nationaol ParkLocation
- Location between 28° 05´ N and 97° 44´ E in Naungmung Township of
Kachin State.
Area
Year of Establishment
Access
- Yangon to Myitkyina, 920 miles by car or 723 miles by train, Myitkyina
to Putao, 218 miles, and Putao to Naungmung, 35 miles by car.
Objectives
- To conserve natural forests and wildlife in the northern part of
Myanmar.
- To establish and maintain a high-quality national park and up-to-date the standard of modern environmental conservation policies.
- To Promote the present status to an ecotourism industry of high
standard on Kakaborazi, the highest mountain in Myanmar with 29,698 feet
in the height and other significantly beautiful scenery.
- To conserve watersheds in the area where the Ayeyawady River
originates.
- To carry out development activities for Himalayan Mountain Region
in cooperation with the international organizations.
Forest / Vegetative Types
- Evergreen Forests
- Hill Pine Forests
- Moist Upper Mixed Deciduous Forests
Wildlife
- In addition to rare species such as Takin. Musk Deer, Blue Sheep,
Black Barking Deer, Phet Gyi (Muntiaus putaoensis), mammal species and
insects such as butterflies are present.
Conservation, Development and Research Programmes
- Effective prohibitory actions against poaching and illegal trade
of rare species.
- Conducting field studies to revel new plant and animal species.
- Conducting necessary field studies to promote and implement an
ecotourism industry of high standard.
- Conservation of traditional culture, custom and way of living of
local indigenous people.
Opportunities for Study and Recreation
- Climbing snow-capped mountains.
- Study environmental situations occurring at the origin of the
Ayeyawady River.
- Enjoyment of beautiful natural features.
- Exploration for new plant and animal species.
- Study traditional culture, custom and system of living of local
Rawang, Lisu and Myanmar -Tibet ethnic nationals.
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