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Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
Numerous Burmese - style temples can be
seen. These include the hilltop Wat Phra
That Doi Kong Mu which dominates the
provincial city. Constructed by Phraya
Singhanat - racha, the first King of Mae
Hong Son, the hilltop temple affords a
wonderful view of the city and surrounding
mountains and valleys.
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Wild - Sunflower Field, Doi Mae U - Kho
 covers
a large mountainous area in Tambon Mae
U-Kho, some 26 Kilometers from the district.
The wild-sunflowers called in Thai "Bua
Tong" are in full bloom during November
which make the hills and surrounding areas
look like plated with gold.
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Nam Tok Mae Surin National Park
 is
situated another 11 kilometers away from Doi
Mae U -Kho. Mae Surin Waterfall is 80 meters
high and can be seen from the view point at
the national park office. The forest here
still maintains its natural abundance.
Visitors are required to carry their own
tents for an overnight stay. Its peak season
falls in November to April. |
Mae La - up Lawa Village
 in
Tambon Huai Hom is situated in the area
where three districts meet: Mae Chaem, Mae
La Noi and Mae Sariang. The culture,
architecture, costumes and character of the
hill tribes here are different from other
hill tribes in Thailand. The attraction of
this village is its hilltop location with
beautiful view. Visitors can easily go to
the village for it is about 32 kilometers
from the district. |
Huai Hom Karen Village
is about 4 kilometers from Ban La-up. Its
villagers adhere to their religion and have gentle
and polite manners. As the hill tribe community
development center is established in the village,
the villagers have been taught to make clothes from
wool and how to grow fruits and other plants of
temperate climate. Therefore, this village is a good
model for other hill tribes.
Mae Sa-kua Karen Village
in Tambon Tha Pha Pum is about 13 Kilometers from the district.
Houses here are remarkably built along the slopes of the mountains.
During dry season, visitors can appreciate the beautiful scenery
when wild flowers and foliage turn to orange color. Near the
village, there are waterfalls good for relaxation. The villagers
still live in traditional way and no many changes are apparent.
Wat Kitti Wong
is another temple worth visiting. It houses Lord Buddha relics
brought from Chiang Mai, and manuscripts discovered in Pha Daeng
Cave recounting the history of relations between Myanmar and the
Lanna Kingdom. |
The Tribal Development & Assistance
Center
 at
Km.84 on Doi Mae Ho is administered by the Public
Welfare Department. Most of the hill tribe people in
this center are of Karen ancestry. The scenic area
is noted for colorful flower plantations. Bua Tong
or wild sunflowers bloom along the highway in this
area during November every year. |
Huai Nam Dang National Park
 The
area, stretching out as far as Amphoe Mae Taeng,
Chiang Mai, is planted with flowers and trees of
cold weather zone which contribute to its scenic
landscape. It is accessible by travelling along the
Highway No.1095 from Amphoe Pai to the east about 60
kilometers and taking a left turn for another 6
kilometers. |
Hot spring
There are many hot springs located in Amphoe Pai
area such as Muang Paeng Hot Spring in Tambon Muang
Paeng, Pong Ron Hot Spring in Tambon Mae Hi and Pong
Duat-Hot Spring in Tambon Thung Yao.
Mae Sam Laep
is a village on Salawin River. Travel some 47
kilometers 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 white sandy beach on some parts of the
bank. Visitors can put up their tents in the area of
Salawin National Park Offfice where it will take 30
minuites by boat from Mae Sam Laep to the north.
Accommodation is also available in Sop Moei where it
will be reached by taking a 30 minutes boat ride
from Mae Sam Laep to the south.
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Tham Lot
some 77 kilometers from Mae Hong Son town, via
Highway No.1095, a road to the left runs a further 9
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It is a place where antiques and pre-historic
remains were found. This huge cave isbeautifully
decorated with colorful stalagmites and stalactites.
To visit inside the cave, a guide and a lamp are
needed. There are other caves located in different
areas of Amphoe Pang Mapa such as Ban Mae Lana, Ban
Pang Kham and Ban Pha Phuek. |
