Bhamo
Myanmar · Kachin StateMM
Place in Kachin State, Myanmar
Bhamo, historically known as Man Maw or Hsinkai is a city in Kachin State in northern Myanmar, 186 km (116 mi) south of the state capital, (Myitkyina). It is on the Ayeyarwady River. It lies within 65 km (40 mi) of the border with Yunnan Province, China. The population consists primarily of residents Chinese or Shan descent, with Kachin peoples primarily occupying the hills around the town. It is the administrative center of Bhamo District and Bhamo Township.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 47,920
- Coordinates
- 24.253, 97.234
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Elevation
- 115 m
Overview of Bhamo
Travellers heading to Kachin State, Myanmar will find Bhamo, a low-key town. Records put its population near 47,920. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: adventure, water sports and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Bhamo
Adventure in Bhamo
(3)For adventure, expect Boat Rides, Off Road Trails and Parachute. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bhamo.
Water Sports in Bhamo
(3)Water Sports in Bhamo covers Paddle, Sailboats and Water Skiing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bhamo.
Nature in Bhamo
(2)On the nature side, Bhamo offers Countryside and Rivers. Everything listed here comes from what Bhamo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Bhamo
(1)On the sports side, Bhamo offers Snow Tubing. Everything listed here comes from what Bhamo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Bhamo
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Small places like Bhamo are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Kachin State. Time zone: Asia/Yangon.
Similar destinations
Places near Bhamo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bhamo known for?
- Bhamo, in Kachin State, Myanmar, is best known for adventure, water sports and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 47,920 residents.
- What can you do in Bhamo?
- Recorded activities in Bhamo include Boat Rides, Off Road Trails, Parachute, Paddle and Sailboats. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bhamo?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Bhamo located?
- Bhamo is located in Kachin State, Myanmar. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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