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      MAE HONG SON is nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world. Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, the name refers to the fact that is terrain is highly suitable for the training of elephants.
     
      Former governors of Chiang Mai used to organise the rounding up of wild elephants which were then trained before being sent to the capital for work. Today, Mae Hong Son is one of the dream destinations for visitors. Daily flights into its small airport bring growing numbers of tourists, attracted by the spectacular scenery, numerous hilltribe communities and soft adventure opportunities.
     
     
      THAI YAI CULTURE
     
      The Thai Yai can be seen along the northern border with Myanmar. They may at one time have been the most numerous of the ethnic Thai tribes that stretch across Southeast Asia. A large group settled in Mae Hong Son.
     
      The Thai Yai culture has had a strong influence on the province, as can be seen in its architecture. Although a part of the Lanna region, the indigenous Thai Yai people living in Mae Hong Son are faced with very cold weather during winter and extremely hot weather in the summer, with mist or fog practically throughout the whole year. Not surprisingly they have had to adapt to the environment.
     
      As a result, their architectural style has developed into something different from other Lanna communities. Their living quarters are usually built with tall floors and low roofs, the sizes differing according to ones social status and position. Homes of the ordinary folks are usually with one single level of roof, while those of the local aristocrats have two or more levels forming a castle-like shape. The space thus provided is believed to help air circulation. An interesting feature of the Thai Yai style is the perforated designs along the eaves which are an architectural identity of the area.
Bua Tong Fields at Doi Mae U-kho - Khun Yuam - Mae Hong Son

        The Dok Bua Tong (may be classified as wild sunflowers) blooms during November painting th ....
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Khun Yuam Indigenous Cultural Center - Khun Yuam - Mae Hong Son

      Located at Km. 200 on Highway No. 108, the centre has a considerable collection of Thai Yai and othe ....
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Namtok Mae Surin National Park - Khun Yuam - Mae Hong Son

        Given national park status in 1981, this natural wonder, which straddles Mueang and Khun Y ....
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Wat To Phae - Khun Yuam - Mae Hong Son

        This temple is located 7 kilometres from Khun Yuam having a large beautiful Burmese style ....
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Salween National Park - Mae Sariang - Mae Hong Son

        Covering a forested area of 721 square kilometers, the Salawin National Park is on the ban ....
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Wat Chomthong - Mae Sariang - Mae Hong Son

      1 kilometres up to a hill near Mae Sariang district, this temple enshrines a huge Buddha image and o ....
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Ban Rak Thai - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

      This village is situated 44 kilometres from Mae Hong Son via Pha Suea Waterfall near the Thai-Myanma ....
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Morning Market - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

      Near Wat Hua Wiang on Sihanatbamrung Road, this lively market is crowded from early morning till 9 a ....
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Pha Bong Hot Springs - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

      Covering an area of 3 acres, Pha Bong Hot Spring is located about 11 kilometres from town on Highway ....
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Phraya Singhanatracha Memorial - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

        Situated at the foot of Doi Kong Mu, this monument commemorates the first governor of Mae ....
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Phu Khlon Health Treatment - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

      At Phu Klon Country Club (Tel: 0 1473 8013), natural black mud which has skin care and therapeutic b ....
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Tham Pla Pha Suea National Park - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

        This comprises the following attractions:   Tham Pla - About 17 kilometres from t ....
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Wat Chong Kham - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

      This is an old temple on the bank of the swamp Nong Chong Kham.  It was built in 1827 by Thai Y ....
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Wat Chong Klang - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

        Next to Wat Chong Kham is Wat Chong Klang where a replica of the Phra Phuttha Sihing is in ....
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Wat Hua Wiang - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

        Another name is Wat Klang Mueang.  This temple is on Sihanatbamrung Road next to the ....
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Wat Kam Ko - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

      Opposite Wat Phra Non, Wat Kam Ko is a Burmese-style temple built in 1890.  A special architect ....
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Wat Phra Non - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

      This temple at the foot of Doi Kong Mu houses a 12-metre long reclining Buddha image in the Thai Yai ....
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Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - Mueang - Mae Hong Son

      Erected by the first governor of Mae Hong Son, this temple reflects the strong influence of the Burm ....
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Hilltribe Trekking - Pai - Mae Hong Son

      Mae Hong Son has several tour operators that specialise in trekking.  Treks are designed to exp ....
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Huai Nam Dang National Park - Pai - Mae Hong Son

        At Km. 65 on the Pai-Mae Malai route (No.1095), there is a turning leading to the headquar ....
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Mountain Biking - Pai - Mae Hong Son

      The centre for mountain biking adventure is Pai district, where several bike shops rent out bikes an ....
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Pong Dueat Hot Spring - Pai - Mae Hong Son

      This is a geyser type hot spring which rises up 2 metres high.  At Km. 42 of Route 1095, there ....
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Rafting along the Pai River - Pai - Mae Hong Son

      This is an exciting and delightful recreation.   The Pai itself is the longest river of Ma ....
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Tha Pai Hot Spring - Pai - Mae Hong Son

        This is another attraction in the area of Huai Nam Dang National Park.  The hot sprin ....
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Tham Lot - Pang Mapha - Mae Hong Son

        Tham Lot is a huge cave system once a dwelling place of pre-historic man. Archaeologists h ....
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Tham Mae Lana Cave - Pang Mapha - Mae Hong Son

      Another cave in Pang Mapha where stalactites and stalagmites can be found is the Mae Lana Cave.  ....
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Mae Ngao River - Sop Moei - Mae Hong Son

       Mae Ngao River is a good water route for shooting the rapids.  Adventure travel tourists ....
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