Northern Myanmar GuideNorthern Myanmar is a region of Myanmar. Kachin State has been de facto independent from central government's control since 1962, when the Kachin Independence Organization unilaterally seceded from the Union of Myanmar. HotelsFind hotels in Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Pyin U Lwin, Inle Lake and more. MyitkyinaMyitkyina is the capital of Kachin State in Northern Myanmar. The population of the town is around 150,000 and includes a healthy ethnic mix of Bamar, Kachin, and Indian people. LaizaLaiza is a city in Northern Myanmar, on the border with China. A village prior to 1994, it became one of the most important cities in Kachin State after KIO made a cease-fire agreement with the State Peace and Development Council. BhamoBhamo is a city in Kachin State, Northern Myanmar. There are a few flights to Bhamo from Mandalay and/or Yangon, as well as Myitkyina. PutaoPutao is the northernmost city of Kachin State in Northern Myanmar and Rewang people dominated place. Laja YangLaja Yang is a village in Northern Myanmar. Laja Yang is an important Village on the way to Kachin State Capital, Myitkyina - Bhamo Highway, about 20 kilometers from Laiza. ShweguShwegu is a town in the north-east of Kachin State in Northern Myanmar. Shwegu can be reached by car or boat or mini ships. TahanTahan is a city in the Sagaing Division of Northern Myanmar. MonywaMonywa is a city in Sagaing Division, Northern Myanmar.