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Thailand’s second northern capital is surrounded by several high mountains and enjoys a cool climate almost all year . Until a few years ago, the town was pretty isolated but now, the town is much visited by tourists. Mae Hong Son Province is bordered by Burma at the north and west and you can feel the Burmese influence in the temples and other buildings. |
a Bong Dam, at about 12km south of the town of Mae Hong Son, on the shores of Mae Ra Mat River.
Pha Bong and Nam Hu Hai Chai waterfalls are near the dam along Highway 108, at the south of the cityMae Hu and Mae La Ka Hot Waterfalls, near Highway 108, at the south of the town , have water hot enough to boil eggs. In the vicinity are several caves. |
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Pha Sua Waterfall is a picturesque 7-level cataract at Pha Sua Forest Park, about 30 km at the north of the city, on the Highway 1095, To be visited between August and September.
At Tham Pla Forest Park, 17 km north of the city on Highway 1095, numerous fish can be seen in streams inside the cave.
Lot Cave Forest Park is about 70km north of the city, 8km after the Highway 1095, antiques and pre-historic remains have been found. Beautiful stalagmites and stalactites can be seen.
Hill Tribes. Tribal Development and Assistance Center near Doi Mae Ho, south of the city, on the Highway 108, is a scenic area with colorful flower plantations. Most of the hill-tribe people who live here are of Karen ancestry. you can also find a peaceful Meo tribal village near the Thai-Burmese border, 60 km north of the city. |
Pha Bong Dam, at about 12km south of the town of Mae Hong Son, on the shores of Mae Ra Mat River.
Pha Bong and Nam Hu Hai Chai waterfalls are near the dam along Highway 108, at the south of the city
Mae Hu and Mae La Ka Hot Waterfalls, near Highway 108, at the south of the town , have water hot enough to boil eggs. In the vicinity are several caves.
Pha Sua Waterfall is a picturesque 7-level cataract at Pha Sua Forest Park, about 30 km at the north of the city, on the Highway 1095, To be visited between August and September.
At Tham Pla Forest Park, 17 km north of the city on Highway 1095, numerous fish can be seen in streams inside the cave. |
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Lot Cave Forest Park is about 70km north of the city, 8km after the Highway 1095, antiques and pre-historic remains have been found. Beautiful stalagmites and stalactites can be seen.
Hill Tribes. Tribal Development and Assistance Center near Doi Mae Ho, south of the city, on the Highway 108, is a scenic area with colorful flower plantations. Most of the hill-tribe people who live here are of Karen ancestry. you can also find a peaceful Meo tribal village near the Thai-Burmese border, 60 km north of the city |
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