Putao, considered the most important town of the current northern Myanmar and located in Kachin State, is unique, historic and built at the foot of the world's highest mountains (Himalayas). We can get there by air through Mandalay with regular departures by domestic flights.

The ethnic minorities are Yawan and Lisu living for hundreds of years. Putao is called "Hkamti Long", which in the local language of the area means "Great Place of Gold" since it has varieties of plants, especially Black Orchid.