Changwat Mae Hong Son
Mae Hong Son is a remote mountain province in the northwest, with forested ridges, caves, tea villages and misty valleys. It is quieter and less developed than Chiang Mai.
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Beste reistijd
The cool season from about November to February is clearest and coolest. The rainy season is green but muddy, and some roads can be hard.
Beste reistijd: januari, februari, december
Topbezienswaardigheden
- Tham Lod Cave is a large cave crossed by a stream, usually visited with a guide on a bamboo raft.
- Pai Canyon is a narrow ridge with views over eroded ground near Pai.
- Mo Paeng Waterfall is a waterfall near Pai.
- Pembok Waterfall is another waterfall near Pai.
- Yun Lai Viewpoint is a viewpoint for sea-of-mist views.
Aanbevolen lijsten
Scenic Viewpoints
This collection highlights Mae Hong Son's most significant overlooks, ranging from the high-altitude Doi Kiew Lom on Route 1095 to the river confluence at the Myanmar border. Many locations, such as Hyun Lai and Ban Ja Bo, are situated within ethnic minority villages and are renowned for the 'sea of mist' phenomenon occurring at dawn. The list includes both accessible roadside stops and remote mountain peaks offering perspectives of the Daen Lao Range and the Salween River valley.
10 plaatsen
Wat te beleven
- Cave raft trip: Float through a cave.
- Tea villages: Taste local tea.
- Viewpoints: Watch the mist at dawn.
Tours en activiteiten
Changwat Mae Hong Son — Kaart
Dagtochten
- Pai: a town with cafés and nature sights.
- Ban Rak Thai: a hill village known for tea.
- Mae Sariang: a river town to the south.
Plaatsen om te ontdekken
- Pai is the main tourist town.
- Mae Sariang is a quiet southern town.
- Ban Rak Thai is a tea village near the border.
Bereikbaarheid
- By air: Mae Hong Son town has a small airport.
- By road: Winding roads link the province with Chiang Mai.
Vervoer ter plaatse
- Own transport: Best for remote sights.
- Shared trucks: Limited services.
Autorijden
- Is a car worth it?: Useful, but roads are very curvy.
- Driving side: Traffic drives on the left.
- Roads: Expect many bends.
Eten en drinken
Food mixes northern Thai and Shan influences, with noodles, herbs and local tea.
Veiligheid en gezondheid
- Mountain roads: Drive slowly and avoid driving at night.
- Remote areas: Medical facilities are limited.
- Royal family: Do not speak or write badly about the monarchy. It is a serious crime in Thailand.
Geschiedenis
The province is home to many hill communities, and its isolation has shaped its quiet character.
Feiten over het land
Quick practical facts for Thailand at a glance:
- Valuta
- Thaise baht THB ฿ · Betalen met kaart · Veelal geaccepteerd
- Noodnummers
- 191 Politie
- Elektriciteit
- 220 V · 50 HzType A / Type B / Type C / Type O
- Talen
- Thai
- Kraanwater
- Drink met voorzichtigheid
- Rijrichting
- Links
- Landnummer
- +66
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