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Mae Hong Son
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Mae Hong Son
North Thailand
Capital: Mae Hong Son
Location: North Thailand

Neighboring provinces:
North: Myanmar
South: Tak
West: Myanmar
East: Chiang Mai

From Bangkok to Mae Hong Son: 924 km.
From Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son: 349 km.
From Phuket to Mae Hong Son:1786 km.
 
Mae Hong Son

Lying to the west of Chiang Mai and bordering Myanmar on its eastern flank, Mae Hong Son province covers an area of 12,681 square kilometers of breathtaking mountains traversed by hidden valleys, each one a contender for Shangri-la.

With stunning landscapes, waterfalls, caves and hill tribe villages it is a dream location for trekking, soft adventure travel and for those who love wild hill country and seek the thrill of sweeping valley vistas.

Because of the terrain, Mae Hong Son is one of Thailand’s most remote provinces and thus retains its own separate identity. At the same time, the provincial capital is readily accessible by air and road. Nestled in its own lovely valley and surrounded by hills that are often shrouded in early morning mist, this small town is one of the most enchanting places in the entire North. Burmese-style temples, a picturesque lake, a hilltop vantage point and a bustling morning market afford scope for leisurely sights-seeing, while a choice of hotels makes it an excellent base for excursions into the surrounding countryside.

 
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Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
A top the hill to the west of town, the temple is distinguished by its two Burmese-style Chedi, the larger one build in 1860 and the smaller in 1874...

Attraction type:
Buddhist temple, Statue

 
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Pai
Pai located 111 km. from Mae Hong Son is a quiet, relaxed little town set amid superb scenery and popular a s a base for exploring the natural attractions of the area.

Attraction type:
Village

 
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Pai Canyon
Information coming soon

Attraction type:
Canyon

 
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Tham Pla Forest Park
About 17 km. from town on Highway 1095 (Mae Hong Son – Pai Road) the park is a pleasant area of streams and woodland. A special feature is a cave pond filled with camp-like Phluang fish, believed to belong to the gods.

Attraction type:
National Park

 
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Wat Chong Klang
Next to the previous temple, Wat Chong Klang is interesting for its replica of the Phra Buddha Sihing Buddha image......

Attraction type:
Buddhist temple

 
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Wat Nam Hoo
and Phra Un Mueang
This temple housed Phra Un Mueang. Buddha image “Un-Mueang” is “Phra Singha” style image which is 80 cm wide and 111 cm high, casted with bronze, the head part is hollow, wrapped with top-knot hair style.

Attraction type:
Buddhist temple

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Tham Lod Cave

In a forest area in Pang Mapha district, 77 km. from town, the main attraction is a 1 km....

Attraction type:
Cave

 
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Pha Bong Hot Spring
Located on Highway 108 about 11 km from town, the spring has facilities for mineral water bathing.

Attraction type:
Hot Spring

 

Tourist attractions and places
of interest in Mae Hong Son

- Salween National Park
Covering an area of 721 sq km the park is on the banks of the Salween river on the Thai - Myanmar border, about 164 km. south of Mae Hong Son town. Transport can be hired for travel to Mae Sam Laep village (46 km.) and then by boat to reach the park headquarters. The scenery is of forested mountains dotted with small hamlets.

- Wat Chong Kham
Situated close to the banks of the town's small Chong Kham Lake, the temple was build in 1827 by Thai Yai artisans and houses a large Budhha statue with a lap width of 4.85 meters cast by Burmanese craftsmen.

- Wat Phra Non
This temple at the foot of Doi Kong Mu houses a 12-metre long Reclining Buddha cast in the Thai Yai (Shan) style in 1875. Also notable are two large sculpted lions standing side by side, guarding the way up to Doi Kong Mu.

- Wat Hua Wiang
Also known as Wat Klang Mueang, the temple is located on Sihanat Bamrung Road next to the Morning Market. It was build in 1863 and enshrines the beautifully adorned Phra Chao Pharalakhaeng Buddha image, a replica of a statue in Mandalay Myanmar.

- Wat Kam Ko
Located opposite Wat Phra Nom, this temple dates from 1890 and is architecturally distinguished by its roofed passageway from the entrance to the Burmanese-style Wihan. It also stores texts in Thai Yai script chronicling their history.

- Khun Yuam Indigenous Cultural Center
Located at km 200 on Highway 108, the center has a considerable collection of Thai Yai and other hilltribe handicrafts. It also displays military accessories and equipment of the Japanese army which entered Khun Yuam district during World War II.

- Thai Pa Hot springs
Located 2 km. off Highway 1095 at km 87, the spring has an average temperature of 80 degrees Celsius. Steam from the spring permeates the area in the morning creating a fascinating sight.

- River rafting and Pai River
The Pai River is the longest river of Mae Hong Son, originating from mountain ranges in Laos to flow through Pai district and eventually join the Salween river in Myanmar, a total distance of 180 km. Several sectors are suitable from rafting and trips are organized by tour operators in Mae Hong Son town or in Pai. The best time for rafting is from October to March.


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