Putao District

Not to be confused with Putuo District.

Putao District (Burmese: ပူတာအိုခရိုင်) is the northernmost district of Myanmar and part of the Kachin State in northern Burma bordering China. The capital lies at Putao.

Location in Kachin State

Townships

The district is divided into five administrative townships:

• Putao Township
• Sumprabum Township
• Machanbaw Township
• Kawnglanghpu Township
• Nogmung Township

Transportation

The main link to Putao district is the Putao Airport located in the main town of Putao.

Tourism

Hkakabo Razi, the highest peak in Myanmar, is located in Putao District along the northern border with China. The peak, at the southern end of the Himalayas, is snow-capped year-round and is a favorite among Burmese climbers and international visitors.