Putao lies in a flat valley surrounded by mountain ranges. It is also the base camp for the snowcapped mountain trekkers. Putao is the northern most town in Myanmar. It is only accessible by air. For the trekking lovers and nature lovers, it is the correct choice for their vacations. The tourists will be seen flora and fauna around the forests near-by Putao, as well as minority ethnics. Such as black orchids, rare kind of butterflies and the variety of endemic birds can be seen in this area. It is far away from cities and left behind from current civilization because of difficulty with accessibility. It is authentic destination for the eco-tourists.