Mae Hong Son
Nong Som
Mae Hong Son is one of the northern provinces of Thailand. It is 924 kilometers from Bangkok. Mae Hong Son is located on the border of Thailand close to Myanmar. It is called the "Switzerland of Thailand" and also "The City of Three Mists" because this town is covered with mist during all three seasons. In the winter, there is the dewy mist; in the summer, the forest fire mist, and in the monsoon season, the rainy mist. This town always hides itself between mountains with forested slopes.
The province is charming and well known because of its scenery and culture. The elements of people's lifestyles have changed a little. People living in Mae Hong Son are the Shans, who live in the city, and the hill tribe people known as Karen, Lisu, Mhong, Lahu, and Lua, who live in remote villages on the top of the mountains. They have their own lifestyles, customs, traditions and many other things that are popular tourist attractions. If you would like to go to Mae Hong Son, you can travel by car, bus, or by air. There are several airlines that fly to Mae Hong Son every day.
Mae Hong Son consists of many districts, such as Pai, Sop Moei, Mae Sariang, Mae La Noi and Khun-Yuam, to name a few.
If you seek for activities in Mae Hong Son, we would recommend sight-seeing, hill tribe village, longneck, trekking, nature walks, elephant riding, action and adventure, rafting, riding bicycle, waterfall. Besides, there is a special tour program for people who really like flowers; you should visit the "Buatong Flower Field" at Khun-Yuam district. And for people who have faith in Buddhism, you should not miss the numerous antique temples and sacred places in Mae Hong Son, even though it is hard to get there because of the curvy roads. |
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Mae Hong Son has a famous delicious dish named "Gang Hang Lae" which is made from pork among many other ingredients. It is a local food, so it can be found at the local morning market.
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