Myitkyina () is a city, and the capital of Kachin State in Myanmar, located 919 miles from Yangon, or 487 miles from Mandalay. It is on the Ayeyarwady River, just below Myit-son, the confluence of its two headstreams (the Maikha and Malikha rivers). It is the northernmost river port and railway terminal in Myanmar. The population is a mix of Kachin, Shan and Bamar peoples. Fragrant rice produced near Myitkyina, called khat cho, is considered the best in Myanmar.

During World War II Myitkyina fell to the Allied forces under General Joseph Stilwell after a prolonged siege and heavy fighting between Nationalist Chinese divisions and Merrill's Marauders of NCAC and the besieged elements of the 33rd Imperial Japanese Army under General Masaki Honda. The town was strategically important not only because of its rail and water links to the rest of Burma, but also because it was on the planned route of the Ledo Road.

The city is open to foreigners only by special permit.

Cities in Myanmar

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