Mae Hong Son Hotels

MAE HONG SON is nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world.  Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, the name refers to the fact that is terrain is highly suitable for the training of elephants.

The Thai Yai can be seen along the northern border with Myanmar.  They may at one time have been the most numerous of the ethnic Thai tribes that stretch across Southeast Asia.  A large group settled in Mae Hong Son.  

Tha Pai Hot Spring This is another attraction in the area of Huai Nam Dang National Park.  The hot spring is two kilometers off Route 1095 at Km. 87. It has an average temperature of 80 Celsius.  Steam from the spring permeates the site in the morning creating fascinating sights.  The area is also rich in teakwood’s and suitable for overnight camping.

Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu Erected by the first governor of Mae Hong Son, this temple reflects the strong influence of the Burmese.  The highlights of this attraction are the two lavishly decorated pagodas. Also, this hilltop temple affords an exceptional aerial view of the city and surrounding mountains and valleys.

Wat Chong Klang Next to Wat Chong Kham is Wat Chong Klang where a replica of the Phra Phuttha Sihing is installed on an altar.  There are several interesting items such as wooden figurines of human and animals depicted in the Phra Vejsandon Jakata (pronounced Cha-dok which means one of odd stories of former incarnations of the Buddha)

created by Burmese craftsmen and brought over in 1857, painting on glass about the Jakata and on Prince Siddhartha, as well as on the ways of life of the time.  The captions are in Burmese.  There are also notations that the paintings were by Thai Yai artisans from Mandalay.