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This beautiful Northern Province is located along
the banks of the river Pai near the border with Burma.
Mae Hong Son, with a population of around 7,000 people,
is also the name of the Province capital. The town
can easily be reached from Chiang Mai or via Mae Hong
Son Airport.
Mae Hong Son is surrounded by mountains and is much
cooler than the rest of Thailand, making it a great
place to visit in the scorching summer months. In
fact, for most of the year the valley is shrouded
by mist and fog, which adds a mystical quality to
it.
For nature lovers, Mae Hong Son is the perfect destination.
Here you will find sparkling waterfalls, glittering
caves such as Tham Mae La Na and the beautiful Tham
Pla National Park makes a great day trip.
Mae Hong Son Province is home to the Padaung Hill
Tribe villages, also known as the 'Long Neck Women'
tribes after the long coils the women wear around
their necks, which can weight as much as 22kg!
Many people visit the province in order to go trekking
and visit these intriguingly exotic hill tribes. The
hill tribe village of Ban Ruam Thai is particularly
welcoming to independent visitors, or travellers can
opt to go on a trekking tour, where a guide will take
you to several villages in the area.
After trekking, you may want to relax in the Pha
Bang Hot Spring, or pay your respects at the many
local temples. There are dozens of gleaming temples
to explore, such as Wat Huang Wiang, Wat Jong Kham
or the nearby Wat Si Bunruang.
For the adventurous, Mae Hong Son is a great place
to go rafting, and all your retail needs can be met
at the bustling night market.
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