Mae Hong Son
This predominantly mountainous province edges Myanmar (Burma) and covers an area of 12681 square kilometers. The provincial capital is 924 kilometres north of Bangkok.
The province is famed for its mountain scenery, waterfalls, hilltribe villages, national parks such as Nam Tok Mae Surin, the Tham Lot Forest Park, the Tham Pla Forest Park and the Pha Sua Waterfall, the picturesque wild sunflower fields of Doi Mae U-Kho which bloom each November and December, and seasonal (July-December) while-water rafting opportunities on the Pai River. The petite provincial capital contains several Burmese-style temples of note. Wat Phra That Doi of Kong Mu, which overlooks the provincial capital from a hilltop vantage point, was built by Phraya Singha-natracha, the first king of Mae Hong Son. The temple of offers a commanding view of the Mae Hong Son valley and surrounding mountains. Massive stone lions guard a staircase for those energetic souls who wish to climb some 250 metres to the temple pagoda. Wat Hua Wiang contains a relica of a famous Burmese-style Buddha image, and Watt Phra Non cotains a Burmese-style reclining Buddha image some 12 metres long, besides housing the ashes of Mae Hong Son kings. The lakeside Wat Chong Klang and Wat Chong Kham share the same compound, Murals, multi-roofed Burmese-style pavilions with filigree decorations, and Lanna Thai style pagodas comprise major architectural elements in a tranquil setting which is best appreciated in the long shadows of early morning or late afternoon.
Mae Hong Son is conveniently accessible from Chiang Mai by air and road.
Mae UAno waterfall
Situated at Doi Mae U-Kho was discovered in 1987．Just a short distance before reaching Thung Bua Tong, the field of the Mexican sunflowers, there is a branch
road running for about 3kms. to this waterfall. The one-tiered waterfall，30 metres high, flown down between giant rocks．In the middle part of the flowing
water, there is a wide rocky space where visitors can walk through to closely view
the cascading water.
Ban Nam Phiang Din
This is a destination in Tamboon Pha Bong of a 2-hour long motor boat trip or
l-day rafting along the Pai River via Ban Huai Dua, a scenic route with marvellous
terraced cataracts．Not too far beyond Ban Nam Phiang Din within Myanmmar's
territory, lies another frequented tourist destination known as Pha Horn Nam.
Mae Sam Laep
Mae Sam Laep Is a village on the Salawin River. Travel some 47 kilometres 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 a white sandt beach on some parts of the bank.
Visitors can put up their tents in the area of the Salawin National Park Office, 30 minutes by boat from Mae Sam Laep to the north. Accommodation is also available available in Sop Moei which can be reached by taking a
30 minute－boat ride to Mae Sam Laep to the south.
Huai Nam Dang National Park
This covers the areas of Amphoe Mae Taeng Chiang Mai and Amphoe Pai, Mae Hong Son. It is located at Km 66 on Highways 1095 and then take a left turn for about 6 kms. It commands a breathtaking view of the sea of mist, flower beds and Lisu tribal people.
