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| Mae Hong Son Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Ricefields Near Soppong Ricefields Near Soppong Mae Hong Son is a peaceful spot located in the north-western corner of the Kingdom. Visitors will notice a strong Burmese influence. The city has been a place known for power struggles between various Tai (Shan) and Burmese kingdoms over the years. The city is best visited between November and March when the town is at its most beautiful. Mae Hong Son is sheltered by several mountains, keeping it cooler during the summer months and allowing the temperature to drop to only 2ēC during January. The mountains have long been home to various migrant hilltribes. The region's many natural attractions have brought increasing numbers of visitors over the recent years. It is very popular with independent travellers. There are more than 20 guesthouses. Mae Hong Son is a great place for daytrips in the region and provides great opportunities for adventures; on its twisting roads, sweeping rivers and in the mountainous forested region, passing through villages with Burmese/Shan style temples. Waterfalls, not only pleasing to the eye, but also fill small pools which are a perfect treat at the end of long treks through the forests. The region is also well known for its multitude of caves: archaeologists have discovered some 67 in the province, many still containing prehistoric relics. The 400m long cave at Tham Lod, about 80km to the northwest of Mae Hong Son, near Soppong , is just one of these fine caves. _________Sights Edit This [Add Sight] Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu Edit This This hilltop temple was built by the first Mae Hong Son king, Phraya Singhanatracha, in the mid 19th century. Set at an altitude of 1500m on Doi Kong Mu it offers a wonderful view of the city and the encompassing mountains and valleys. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu Edit This This hilltop temple was built by the first Mae Hong Sorn king, Phraya Singhanatracha, in the mid 19th century. Set at an altitude of 1500m on Doi Kong Mu it offers a wonderful view of the city and the encompassing mountains and valleys. At the foot of the windy road that leads to this temple is another, Wat Phra Non, the first to be built in the city, containing a huge Burmese style reclining Buddha. The ashes of the Mae Hong Sorn's kings are housed in the temple, which has two giant stone lions standing guard at the base of the staircase. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Wat Jong Klang Edit This The site started out as a rest pavilion for monks on pilgrimage. The wat was added later in the 19th century by Shans living in the area. Inside there is a collection of Burmese carved wooden dolls - tukata, depicting characters from the Jataka tales (stories of Buddha's previous life episode). There are also beautiful glass paintings, depicting aspects of Buddhism and simple local activities. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Wat Hua Wiang Edit This This temple enshrines a brass Buddha image, Phra Chao Phara La Khaeng, a replica of the one in Myanmar. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Phanit Wattana Rd. Wat Phra Non Edit This At the foot of the windy road that leads to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is another temple. It is containing a huge Burmese style reclining Buddha. The ashes of the Mae Hong Sorn's kings are housed in the temple, which has two giant stone lions standing guard at the base of the staircase. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Wat Jong Kham Edit This This temple is situated in the same compound as Wat Jong Klang. At the northern edge of the complex there is a colonial style building housing a large seated Buddha. The two temples are situated in front of the pond Nong Chong Kham, which acts as a public park and is a great resting place. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] __________Getting Around Edit This Mae Hong Son is walkable. Several guesthouses and tour operators rent bycicles and motorcycles. This is highly recommend if you want to explore the beautiful area around Mae Hong Son. [Add Local transport mode] Flights to Mae Hong Son Edit This Thai Airways services Mae Hong Son from Chiang Mai with between three and five flights per day, depending on the season. The flights, which are quite scenic, take about 25 minutes and cost about US$25. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.thaiair.com _________Getting There Edit This SGA Airlines, Air-link to Charming Places; fly from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son two times daily. for more information and bookin please visit www.sga.co.th or call +66 2664 6099. Thai Airways fly to Mae Hong Son from Chiang Mai three to five times daily, depending on the season. The fare is about US$25 and the flight takes half an hour. Make air reservations early duing high-season as flights are often full. Some prefer to fly least one-way as it is a very winding road and an eight hour trip by bus to Mae Hong Son town. The mountain scenery and viewpoints are spectacular, and a self-drive car hire is an excellent option and the roads are good. Many are now doing self-drive road trips of the Mae Hong Son loop, which allows for several days of touring without any backtracking. Public buses are available between Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son and take about eight hours. [Add Global transport mode] Bangkok to Mae Hong Son Edit This photo From 18 November 2005, PB Air offers non-stop jet service between Bangkok and Mae Hong Son. The flights are scheduled three times per week and take less than 90 minutes. For more information and electronic ticketing, see the PB Air website at http://www.pbair.com/ type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +66 2 261 0220 url: www.pbair.com _________Excursions Edit This [Add New] Soppong Edit This Soppong is a small traditional market village situated on small river, about 75 km from Mae Hong Son. Residents are mostly Shan and hilltribe, with few tourists populating the village, as has become the case with nearby Pai. It is a popular stop for day trips from the provincial capital, and has become known as a "wilderness adventure centre". Besides the shopping experience you can explore hilltribe villages on foot, explore the many caves in the area, birding and experience some very lush, native jungle. The weather more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Mae Aw Edit This A good day trip is Mae Aw, a former outpost of the KMT located 22 km north of the provincial capital. On the way to Mae Aw you can stop off at Pha Sua Falls about 11 km north of Route 108. and you also pass some Karen, Shan and Hmong villages as well as the Pang Tong Summer Palace. By the way, the modern name for Mae Aw is Baan Rak Thai (Thai-Loving Village). type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Mae Lanna Edit This Mae La-Na is a small Shan village, often known as a starting point for walks in an area of beautiful forests, streams, mountains and caves. There is one guesthouse, but no restaurants. Accomodation can also be arranged in nearby villages, including Soppong, which is about 15 kms away. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Tham Lot Edit This A large limestone cave with a wide stream running through it. It is located eight km north of Soppong. It is one of the longest caves in Southeast Asia. You can book a tour at Mae Hong Son at probably every tour operator. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Rafting Edit This Rafting on the nearby Pai River is now very popular. Guesthouses and trekking agencies organise these trips. The most common tour leaves from the Pai River pier in Ban Huay Deua, eight km out of town, for a day-long upriver journey of five km. There are other trips possible. The raft trips can be good fun. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Tham Nam Lang Edit This This is nine km long cave and it is said to be one of the largest caves in the world in terms of volume. It is located 30 km northwest of Soppong. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] |