Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Ruili Muse Shan Jade Trade Ethnic Vibrant Hub
The 2,129-kilometer border between China and Myanmar is a dynamic and complex frontier, a place where the economic power of China meets the rich ethnic tapestry of northern Myanmar. It follows the path of the historic Burma Road and has been a vital trade corridor for centuries. Your journey here is a direct encounter with one of Southeast Asia’s most energetic and culturally diverse border zones.
Wanding Permit Security in Burma Road Diversity
The main crossing for travelers is between the bustling city of Ruili in China’s Yunnan province and the town of Muse in Myanmar’s Shan State. This is one of the busiest land ports in the region, a vibrant hub of both official and informal trade. Another crossing is located at Wanding, a little further east.