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Must-sees & Must-Dos in Mae Hong Son?
What to do and see in Mae Hong Son
In Mae Hong Son, tourists mainly visit the temples in town and the mountains (I recommend Ban Jabo) and rice fields of the province. From Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu perched on its hill, we have a beautiful view of the city of Mae Hong Son and its valley often plunged in mist in the morning. In the city, it is especially the lake and Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang temples magnificently illuminated at nightfall and where a night market is held in the evening that you should not miss but I also like Wat Phra Non and the superb bronze Buddha at Wat Hua Wiang. I also invite you to travel in the mountains or go to the Su Thong Pae bamboo bridge but for that, it will be better to have your own means of transport.
Must-visit places in Mae Hong Son
Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang
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Wat Phra That Doi Kong Moo
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Su Thong Pae bamboo bridge
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Lod Cave
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Walking Street
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Other nice places to visit in Mae Hong Son
Wat Phra Non
at the foot of Kong Mu mountain , it houses a old tools museum and a reclining Buddha statue.
Ban Jabo
This small village of the Lahu hilltribe, a 1.5 hour drive from Pai or Mae Hong, is famous for the incredible panorama it offers. Little known by foreigners, it is very populaur among Thais, especially during the winter, when they come to eat lunch in front of the magnificent view or better spend the night there to wake up in a sea of mist (does not happen every day).
Wat Hua Wiang
example of burmese art , it is built according to mandalay art and houses the Chao Phalakeng, a beautiful bronze Buddha statue
Thung Bua Tong Fields
This stretch of mountain is, with its 160 hectares, the largest field of Mexican sunflowers in Thailand. It is very popular and visited during the short flowering period which takes place around November. Before or after, the place no longer interests anyone ... until the next blooming.
Wat Kam Ko
on the other side of the street than Wat Phra Non, it is its covered walkway that makes it different from other temples in the city.
Phu Klon Mud Spa
This spa, located half an hour's drive from Mae Hong Son, is renowned for its mud with benefits for the skin and blood circulation provided by minerals from its hot spring.
Baan Rak Thai
This small Chinese village perched in the mountains, bordered by a lake and with tea plantations nearby provides a lovely scenic backdrop for a 2 day one night getaway.
Muang Pon eco-village
This small village 1.5 hours drive from Mae Hong Son is especially interesting for its homestay offer. You will share their meals, local daily life and handicraft activities or work in the fields.Other visits suggestions in Mae Hong Son
- Jong Kham Lake
Turned into a public park, it offers beautiful views on the Jong Kham and Jong Klang temples
- Wat Muay Tho
close to Wat Phra Non, he leads to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Moo
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Mae Klong Railway Market
Mae Klong is also named Samut Songkhram. The vendors fold the stalls back at each pass of the train.
Phra Chudadhuj Palace
Royal summer palace of King Rama V that included the Vimanmek Palace that was moved to Bangkok
Raksa Warin Hot Springs
The water is naturally at 65°C. There are basins forming a spa open for free to visitors while on the other side of the street Siam Spa offers a full-service spa.
Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan
This temple partly perched on a mountain about twenty kilometers from Lampang is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the province. It also offers a superb view, particularly popular at sunrise.
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