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Places
Of Interest
Pai
In
recent years, the valley town of Pai
has become a backpacker's choice! Check out our
dedicated
Pai Guide.
Wat
Hua Wiang
This ancient temple contains the image of Phra Chao
Pha Ra La Kheng, a replica of one in Myanmar.
Wat
Chong Klang
Houses glass paintings and woodcarvings brought
from Myanmar over 100 year ago.
Wat Phra Non
Contains a huge Myanma-style reclining Buddha image
over 12 metres long.The temple also houses ashes
of Mae Hong Son kings. Two massive stone lions guard
the temple staircase.
Tribal
Development
Most of the hillribe people in this centre are of
Karen ancestry. The scenic area is noted for colourful
flower plantations.
Wat
Kitti Wong
Another temple worth visiting. It houses Lord Buddha
relics brought from Chiang-Mai and mauscripts discovered
in Tham Phra Deaeng recounting the history of relations
between Myanmar and the Lanna Kingdom. Two interesting
caves along the highway are Tham Mae Hu and Tham
Mae La Ka.
Mae
Hu and Mae La Ka Hot Springs
Both have water hot enough to boil eggs. Great for
relaxing.
Wat
Muai To
This temple in Ban Khun Yuam houses a huge and beautiful
northern-style pagoda.
Namtok
Mae Surin National Park
Believed to be Thailand's highest waterfall. A beautiful
spot just north of the main town.
Thung
Bua Tong
Each year in November,the hilltribe areas of Mae
Hong Son are filled with a host of golden Bua Tong
blooms. Almost as large as a sunflower, the Bua
Tong only blossoms for 15 days.
This
is enough reason for Mae Hong Son province to hold
a Bua Tong festival at Mae Sariang, which is on
the highway to Chiang-Mai.
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