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Town in Kachin State, Myanmar
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Putao is the northernmost city of Kachin State in Northern Myanmar.
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Quite a pagoda and quite a footbridge across the river at the base of the Himalayan foothills. You may be able to take a boat across the river too.
Sort of a getaway stay in this town at the base of the Himalayans with restaurant/bar and WiFi. It is kind of spendy.
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