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Mae Hong Son,
Thailand
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Mae Hong Son Attractions:
Along highway no.1095
Huai Nam Dang National Park covers the areas in Amphoe Mae
Taeng, Chiang Mai and Amphoe Pai, Mae Hong Son. It is located at
Km. 66 on Highway 1095 and with a left turn for about 6 kms. If
commands a breathtaking view of sea of mist, flower beds and
Lisu tribal people.
Muang Paeng Hot Spring Located from Amphoe Pai about 35 kma.,
along highway no. 1095 and 1265. Water temperature is around 90
°C.
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Meo Tribal Village is a peaceful
tribal village, located about 35 kilometers further up the track
to Namtok Pha Sua, near the Thai - Myanmar border.
Tham Nam Lot Wildlife and Nature Education Station is 77
kilometers from Mae Hong Son town, a laterite road to the left
runs a further 9 kilometers. It is a place where antiques and
pre-historic remains were found. This huge cave is beautifully
decorated with colorful stalagmites and stalactites.
Wat Nam Hu about 3 kilometers from Pai Market contains a
sacred Chiang Saen Buddha image, 24 inches wide at the base and
30 inches high. The image's topknot can be opened. Inside is
holy water revered by local folk.
Rafting along Pai river
With is approximately length of 180 kms., 30 m. width and 7 m.
depth, the Pai River is the biggest and longest river in Mae
Hong Son. This challenges the adventure lovers to raft along
this river. Three most suitable points are recommended. They
are:
Source of the River to Amphoe Pai: Starting from Huai Chang
Kaeo, 16 kms. from Amphoe Pai to Wiang Nua Bridge or Ban
Chomphon near Amphoe Pai, taking about 6 hours.
From Amphoe Pai to Amphoe Muang: Starting from Ban Mo Paeng,
30 kms. from Amphoe Pai to Ban Pang Mu in Amphoe Muang. The
distance of this route is about 70 kms. and takes at least 5
days of rafting, and due to much difference in water level at
one point of the Pai River along this route, therefore, two
rafts setting are required to change at this mentioned point.
More information of rafting along this route can be obtained
from official at Pai District Office.
From Amphoe Muang to Thai-Myanmar Border : Starting from Ban
Huai Dua, Tambon Pha Bong, about 6 kms. from Amphoe Muang, to
the border at Ban Nam Phiang Din. Normally this section of the
Pai River is more enjoyable to cruise along by long - tailed
motor boat which only takes 2-3 hours returned trip of trekking
on elephant back instead of rafting since the nature and scenery
both side is fascinating and beautiful.
Poi Sang long
procession
This is the
celebration of novice ordination which the Thai Yai tribe people
hold to be a highly meritorious occasion. Offerings for monks
are carried through the town in a gala procession. It
is usually held during March and May before the Buddhist Rain
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