 Mae
Hong Son Attractions - Top Sightseeing and things to
see
Numerous Burmese-style temples can be seen. These include
the hilltop Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu which dominates
the provincial city. Constructed by Phraya Singhanat-
racha, the first King of Mae Hong Son, the hilltop temple
affords a wonderful view of the city and surrounding
mountains and valleys.
covers a large mountainous area in Tambon Mae U-Kho,
some 26 Kilometers from the district. The wild-sunflowers
called in Thai "Bua Tong" are in full bloom
during November which make the hills and surrounding
areas look like plated with gold.
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situated another 11 kilometers away from Doi Mae U-Kho.
Mae Surin Waterfall is 80 meters high and can be seen
from the view point at the national park office. The
forest here still maintains its natural abundance. Visitors
are required to carry their own tents for an overnight
stay. Its peak season falls in November to April.
in Tambon Huai Hom is situated in the area where three
districts meet : Mae Chaem, Mae La Noi and Mae Sariang.
The culture, architecture, costumes and character of
the hill tribes here are different from other hill tribes
in Thailand. The attraction of this village is its hilltop
location with beautiful view. Visitors can easily go
to the village for it is about 32 kilometers from the
district.
is about 4 kilometers from Ban La-up. Its villagers
adhere to their religion and have gentle and polite
manners. As the hill tribe community development center
is established in the village, the villagers have been
taught to make clothes from wool and how to grow fruits
and other plants of temperate climate. Therefore, this
village is a good model for other hill tribes.
in Tambon Tha Pha Pum is about 13 Kilometers from the
district. Houses here are remarkably built along the
slopes of the mountains. During dry season, visitors
can appreciate the beautiful scenery when wild flowers
and foliage turn to orange color. Near the village,
there are waterfalls good for relaxation. The villagers
still live in traditional way and no many changes are
apparent.
is another temple worth visiting. It houses Lord Buddha
relics brought from Chiang Mai, and manuscripts discovered
in Pha Daeng Cave recounting the history of relations
between Myanmar and the Lanna Kingdom.
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Km.84 on Doi Mae Ho is administered by the Public Welfare
Department. Most of the hill tribe people in this center
are of Karen ancestry. The scenic area is noted for
colorful flower plantations. Bua Tong or wild sunflowers
bloom along the highway in this area during November
every year.
The area, stretching out as far as Amphoe Mae Taeng,
Chiang Mai, is planted with flowers and trees of cold
weather zone which contribute to its scenic landscape.
It is accessible by travelling along the Highway No.1095
from Amphoe Pai to the east about 60 kilometers and
taking a left turn for another 6 kilometers.
There are many hot springs located in Amphoe Pai area
such as Muang Paeng Hot Spring in Tambon Muang Paeng,
Pong Ron Hot Spring in Tambon Mae Hi and Pong Duat-Hot
Spring in Tambon Thung Yao.
is a village on Salawin River. Travel some 47 kilometers
from Amphoe Mae Sariang via Highway No.1194. It is a
renowned attraction among visitors for the boat trip
along the Salawin River.
The village is situated within a deep valley facing
Myanmar with white sandy beach on some parts of the
bank. Visitors can put up their tents in the area of
Salawin National Park Offfice where it will take 30
minuites by boat from Mae Sam Laep to the north. Accommodation
is also available in Sop Moei where it will be reached
by taking a 30 minutes boat ride from Mae Sam Laep to
the south.
some 77 kilometers from Mae Hong Son town, via Highway
No.1095, a road to the left runs a further 9 kilometers.
It is a place where antiques and pre-historic remains
were found. This huge cave isbeautifully decorated with
colorful stalagmites and stalactites. To visit inside
the cave, a guide and a lamp are needed. There are other
caves located in different areas of Amphoe Pang Mapa
such as Ban Mae Lana, Ban Pang Kham and Ban Pha Phuek.
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