Heaven of Myanmar ChinState Prospect of Tourism Development
Daw Kyi Kyi Aye Senior Advisor National Project Coordinator Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF)
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org About Chin State
• Situated North Western Myanmar bordering with • Bangladesh • India : Mizoram to the west and Manipur to the north • Myanmar : Sagaing and Magway to the east ; Rakhine to the south. • 9 Townships: Falam, Matupi, Mindat, Tedim, Kanpetlet, Paletwa, Tongzang, Thantlang • Hakha (the administrative capital). • Total area: approx. 36,000 sq.kms • Population : 600,000.
For more information on tourism in Chin state: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Tourism-g3680557-Chin_State-Vacations.html
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Tourism: Chin State’sPriority
• Stability and social harmony • Clean environment • Enthusiasm of local communities to be part of tourism industry
Tourism development as a new priority of the Chin State government
REF: FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR AN ITC TOURISM PROJECT IN CHIN STATE, REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org AdventureTour
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Nature Tour(Lake-Mountain-Falls)
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Nature Tour (Fauna -Rare Birds)
1. Hornbill 2. White-browednuthatch 3. Burmesetit 4. Blyth’stragopan
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Nature Tour (Endemic Flora)
Rhododendron burmanicum
Rhododendron cuffeanum
Potentillar montis victoriae
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Culture Tour (Tradition of Tattooed Faces)
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Culture Tour Different Ethnics with Different Costume
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Cultural Tour (FolkDances)
Ruakhartlak ( ၀ါးညွပ္အက) Thaitharlawmh (ေကာက္သစ္စားပ)ြဲ Milurel (ရန္သူေအာင္ပ)ြဲ
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Cultural Tour(Food andWine)
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Mode of Travel to Chin State
Flight in Hours Yangon via Yangon via Yangon via Mandalay Bagan Sittwe 1.45 Kalay 55 Kalay 1 Kalay The highland Kalay Airport Tedim Bagan Sittwe 6 Hakha 2 Rih Lake 4 Mindat 3 Palewta 7 Thantlan 4 Kanpetlet g 4 Falam 6 Matupi 3 Tedim 6 Tonzang
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Future Plans to Develop Tourism
Develop tours with activities - Adventure Tour - Agriculture Tour - Culture Tour - Nature Tour
Rih Lake tourism project Khonumsum project
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Rih Lake Tourism Project
Rih Dil- a natural lake located in northwestern Chin State . 3 kilometers from Zokhawthar village at India-Burma border. About one mile in length and half a mile in width. Length: 1.6 km Width: 800 m 2966 ft above sea level A source of myths-ritual-spiritual Nature –culture heritage
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Map of Natmataung National Park (Khonumsum)
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Khonumsum Project
Location: Kanpelet, Mindat, Matupi Townships of Southern Chin State Height : 3,053 metres above sea level: 3rd highest inMyanmar Area: 275.5 square mile 176300 Acres Kanpelet - 29530 Acres Mindat - 133970 Acres Matupi - 12800 Acres Nat Ma Taung National Park : Variety of rare flora andfauna : Ethnics known for tattoo-faced womenfolk. Awards : ASEAN Heritage Park status and of Outstanding Universal Value by UNESCO. Climate : typical monsoonal climate is modified by elevation .
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Scenery ofFlying Villages
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Visit Chin State, Enjoy meaning of life!
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Some OnlineReferences
Osuga Myanmar Travels & Tours, Chin state what to visit. [http://osugamyanmartravels.com/chin-state-visit/] Chin state, Myanmar. [https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g3680557- Chin_State-Vacations.html] Myanmar Allure Travels & Tours, Chin State Venture Ecotourism. [http://www.myanmarallure.com/chin-state-venture-ecotourism.htm] Natmataung National Park. [http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5873/] Myanmar Times, Chin state calls for tourism investors. http://[www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/mandalay-upper- myanmar/23446-chin-state-calls-for-tourism-investors.html] Myanmar Times, Chin state government greenlights community tourism projects. [http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/business/ 22904-chin-state- government-greenlights-community-tourism-projects.html]
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Thank you!
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org Appreciation &Contacts
Government . Union Minister U Ohn Maung , Ministry of Hotels andTourism, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar mo.moht@ mptmail.net.mm [email protected] . State Minister U Salai Isaac Khen , Development Affairs, , Electricity& Industry Chin State Government, Hakha [email protected] Private Sector . U Yan Win , Chairman Myanmar Tourism Federation . Daw Kyi Kyi Aye, Senior Advisor/National Project Coordinator, MTF [email protected]
Myanmar Tourism Federation >> www.myanmartourismfederation.org