Putao 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.

The district is divided into five administrative townships: This Myanmar location article is a stub.

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.