Tour Mae Hong Son province

Package tour Mae Hong Son : One of the most beautiful provinces in Thailand

Mae hongson, Thailand's northern border ctit town, hiding itself in between the immense hill with closely wooded slopes, stretching to the Burmese border. Mae hongson is known for its attraction of panorama and way of life. The natives of Mae hong son consists of the Shans who stay in the town & the tribes citizens who live in isolated villages on rain forest tops where essentials of life-style have untouched little in many of years.

The Shans' ancestors arrived from Shans region in Burma. The hill-tribe citizens include Karen, Lisu, Mhong, Lahu, and Lua. Both the Shans & the hilltribemen have their own distinctive cultures. They have their own lilting dialect, their own architectural lifestyles, their own customs and traditions, and their own delectable cuisine. The whole time the year, Maehongson holds many festivals and events. Travelers can scrutinize the division cultures from these actions. You can get different dances, rituals, and ceremonies for different actions and festivals. Even the meals are atypical for each occurrence. The foremost amazing cultural and also top sightseeing event for the Shans is "Poy Sanglong Festival" that is the ordination ceremony for the Shans' boys. The event is held in March and there's 1 large celebration throughout the downtown.

The downtown is covered with the mist all year long. Mae hongson gains its nickname of "the City of Three Mists" from the fact that it has dewy mist in the winter, forest fire mist in the summer time & rainy mist in the wet season.

Attractions in Maehongson City

Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu

Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu is quite impressive, its two ‘chedis’ containing the remains of monks from Myanmar. Behind the two chedis is a large ‘wiharn’ and further up the hill you can see a large standing Buddha attached to the temple. A trip to this temple is usually combined with trips to two other temples - Wat Phra Non and Wat Muo Taw – both in relatively close proximity. This is definitely somewhere to visit in the morning if you can.

Wat Chong Kham

Wat Jong Kham is a royal temple located by Jong Kham Lake. It is the first temple of Mae Hong Son city which was built in 1797. The unique feature of this Shan architectural style temple is the nine-tiered Prasart style roof. Important hall of the temple is the Viharn, housing the 4.85-meter-wide principle Buddha image, called “Luang Pho To”, the biggest Buddha image of Mae Hong Son, built in 1934 by a Burmese craftsman. It is a large Buddha image which is the imitation of Phra Si Sakayamuni at WatSuthat. The reason the temple was named, Jong Kham, is because the posts inside the temple are all decorated with gold leaves.

Wat Chong Klang

Next to Wat Chong Kham is Wat Chong Klang where a replica of the Phra Phuttha Sihing is installed on an altar. There are several interesting items such as wooden figurines of human and animals depicted in the Phra Vejsandon Jakata (pronounced Cha-dok which means one of odd stories of former incarnations of the Buddha) created by Burmese craftsmen and brought over in 1857, painting on glass about the Jakata and on Prince Siddhartha, as well as on the ways of life of the time. The captions are in Burmese. There are also notations that the paintings were by Thai Yai artisans from Mandalay.

Wat Phra Non

Close to the Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is another temple, the Wat Phra Non, located at the base of the same mountain. The main attraction of this temple is the viharn, that contains a 12 meter long reclining Buddha image dating back to the end of the 19th century. In Mae Hong Son city centre, next to the morning market, the Wat Hua Wiang temple complex can be found. This temple was build around 1863 and features a large bronze Buddha image in Burmese style.

Wat Kam Ko

Wat Kam Ko is Opposite Wat Phra Non, Wat Kam Ko is a Burmese-style temple built in 1890. A special architectural feature is the cover over the passageway from the entrance arch to the chapel. It also stores text in Thai Yai script chronicling the Thai Yai history.

Wat Hua Wiang

Located in the city center behind the Mae Hong Son market, this temple features a beautiful Thai Yai style viharn building which houses the renowned Phra Chao Pha Pa La Khaeng Buddha image, a replica of an image in Myanmar.

Morning Market

Morning Market is near Wat Hua Wiang on Sihanatbamrung Road, this lively market is crowded from early morning till 9.00 a.m. It is where visitors can see people lifestyle and buy various local food and produces.

Phraya Singhanatracha Memorial

This monument is located on Khun Lumprapas Road in Mae Hong Son city. The monument was named in honor of Charn Ka Lea, a Thai Yai (Shan) who gathered his people to settle down in Ban Khun Yuam. In 1874, when this village had grown into a city, Pha Jao Inthawichayanon, the prince of Chiang Mai, granted Charn Ka Lea the title Phaya Singha Nat Paja, the first prince of Mae Hong Son, at the spot where the monument stands. From this spot you can clearly see Pra That Doi Kong Mu on the peak of the hill.

Namtok Pha Bong

This Waterfall located on Highway No.108 about 12 kilometres from town. It is just a bit further from Pha Bong Hot Spring.

Pha Bong Hot Spring

Pha Bong Hot Spring, cover an area of 3 acres, is located about 10 kilometres from town on Highway No.108. There are mineral water bathrooms served.

Pang Tong Royal Pavilion

This is a hilltop pavilion at Ban Mokchampae, some 5 kilometres beyond Namtok Pha Suea. It is open everyday from 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.

Ban Nam Phiang Din

Not far from the city, this destination can be reached by motor boat along the Pai river. The boat fare is 500-600 Baht for 6-8 people, and the journey takes an hour from Huay Deua Pier. The scenery along both sides of the Pai river is very beautiful. Before reaching Ban Nam Piang Din tourists Can stop to visit the Long-necked tribal people at Ban Huay poo Gaeng.

Ban Ruam Thai or Pang Ung

Ban Ruam Thai or Pang Ung is 44 kilometres away from Mueang Mae Hong Son. Take the route to Pha Seau waterfall until reach Ban Na Pa Paek and then turn left and keep go on for another 6 kilometres. Tourists will see variety of hilltribes people. Try fresh coffee from the field. Behind the village is a beautiful lake and evergreen forest area. There are also the place for camping and accommodation to stay. For more information, please call 0 5361 1244 Fax: 0 5361 1649. There are homestay owned by villagers in the area nearby.

Ban Rak Thai

This village is situated 44 kilometres from Mae Hong Son via Namtok Pha Suea near the Thai-Myanmar border. Ban Rak Thai is a village where Chinese people who moved from Yunan state in the South of China. This is a tea producer village also tourist can enjoy the traditional Yunnan foods.

Tham Pla – Pha Suea National Park

This comprises the following attractions:

Tham Pla is about 17 kilometres from town on Highway No. 1095 (Mae Hong Son-Pai), Tham Pla is a popular attraction of Mae Hong Son. The surrounding areas are brooks and cool hilly forests suitable for relaxation. A special feature is the hollow cave filled with numerous freshwater fish known as Pla Mung or Pla Khang, which is of the same family as the carp. The fish are quite safe from being caught as they are believed to belong to the gods.

Namtok Pha Suea

This waterfall is in Tambon Mokchampae about 26 kilometres from the provincial seat on Route 1095 to Pai district with a left turn at Km. 191. It is a large fall with its water source in Myanmar and runs full during the late rainy season (August-September).

When choosing a tour agency in Chiang Mai for a trip to Mae Hong Son province, it's important to consider several factors. Start by researching reputable tour agencies that offer "Package Tour Mae Hong Son", reading customer reviews, and comparing prices to find the best fit for you. Choose a tour agency with a track record of providing quality tours and experienced guides who are knowledgeable about the Mae Hong Son area. Make sure the tour agency provides an itinerary that suits your interests and needs and includes transportation, meals, and accommodation. Ensure that the tour agency follows all relevant safety protocols and has well-maintained vehicles and equipment. Finally, select a tour agency with good customer service and a willingness to accommodate your needs and requests.

By following these tips, you should be able to find a tour agency in Chiang Mai that provides a high-quality package tour to Mae Hong Son province.

Private Tour half day Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Centre

Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Centre is a good starting point to understand the Lanna culture and history

The Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Centre is  place to introduces you to the starting point of Chiangmai city, its story & evolving traditions , an introduction to the Royal families and infrastructure of Chiangmai.

Located on Prapoklao Street, Chiang Mai city Arts and Cultural focal point stands on the spot of the former royal hall.  Created in 1924 with gorgeous architectural planning, the hall was initial used as the middle administrative offices of Monthon Phayap, later as the Provincial Hall of Chiang Mai until the city renovated it for the cultural cener in 1997. The restoration of the core has earned the municipality the award from the Royal Society of Siamese Architects in 1999. Visitors is always more rewarding when you've got an insight of the story and traditions of your vacation spot. With some past facts, all those monuments and landmarks become much more applicable. But if you don't have the time or inclination to read up on the the past of Chiang mai & northern Thailand, one of the initial areas you can visit here is the Chiang Mai city Arts and Culture Centre.

The Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Centre is divided into two sections. The frontage zone of the square-shaped building includes enduring exhibits, while the rear section is devoted to tradition behavior, transitory exhibits, a souvenir shop, a lecture theatre, an exhibition room for Lanna arts and an archive.

The actual site of the Arts & Cultural Center is on the primary "navel of the city". On any map of the vintage city, you can find it almost smack-dab-in-the-middle of the square. During the height of the Lanna Kingdom's last royal family, the site was used for the royal hall. The Pagodas of the city Navel was made here in the 13th century, and still stands on the south side of the structure. It was originally built in the Haripunchai (Lamphun) style but has been restored & renovated throughout the city's history. This historic site also housed the ancient Inthakhin city pillar before it was moved to nearby Pra that chedi luang temple. The Three Kings Monument in front of the building commemorates the three 13th century kings who chose the auspicious site for the "new ctit town" of Chiangmai.

The site was used for a royal hall from that the ruler administered Chiangmai . When Inthawichayanon passed away it went into the possession of his daughter, Chao Dararatsmi, who decided the site to be used for a ‘government hall’ when the monthon was established. When the vintage building remained empty. At the end of 1997, the municipality requested permission to renovate the building in order to turn it into the Chiang Mai city Arts and Culture Centre. The renovation received an award in 1999 for preservation of a public construction from the Royal Society of Siamese Architects (Society of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage).

Admission & Hours
Tour to Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Centre, The museum is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except on Mondays. Admission is 90 thb. Tel: (053) 217-793.

Currently its very well done. This makes it also very attractive to go to see when traveler with kids.