This page lists 38 tourism-place records whose province field matches Mae Hong Son in the website’s saved dataset. The records come from TAT Data API snapshots and include a recorded date under each description; that date may not reflect current conditions. Check with the provider or attraction before traveling. Source: TAT Data API.
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Dok Bua Tong, which may be classified as wild sunflowers, blooms in November and paints the hills of Doi Mae U Kho bright yellow, drawing visitors to Khun Yuam District. Camping areas are arranged during the Bua Tong Bloom Festival. The site is 26 kilometres from the district along Highway 1263.
Namtok Mae Surin National Park was designated on 29 October 1981 as Thailand’s 37th national park. The protected area includes Mueang Mae Hong Son and Khun Yuam districts and covers 98,002 acres.
The royal residence, used for overnight stays, is on a high mountain at Ban Pang Tong within the Pang Tong Highland Development Project under royal initiative.
Located near Ban Mueang Paeng in Mueang Paeng Subdistrict, this large hot spring is about 29 kilometres from Pai District. The source gives a water temperature of around 95°C and says the water erupts intermittently.
Pai Walking Street is on Chaisongkram Road in Wiang Tai Subdistrict, near the Pai District Office and about 10 kilometres from the historic Tha Pai Bridge. Visitors arriving by car can park at Wat Luang and walk to the street.
Huai Nam Dang National Park covers approximately 1,252 square kilometres across two provinces: Mae Taeng and Wiang Haeng districts in Chiang Mai, and Pai District in Mae Hong Son. Its terrain consists of rugged mountains, with Doi Chang as the highest peak. The park is the source of many streams of various sizes.
Ban Rak Thai is a village of Thai residents of Chinese descent near the Thailand–Myanmar border. Tea cultivation is the main occupation. A reservoir sits in the center of the village; in the morning, mist often drifts over the water, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
Tham Pla-Pha Suea National Park lies in Mueang Mae Hong Son and Pang Mapha districts and covers about 488 square kilometres. Its rugged mountain terrain includes Doi Lan, the park’s highest peak, at approximately 1,918 metres above mean sea level. The forests include hill evergreen, hill pine, mixed deciduous, and dry dipterocarp forest.
Su Tong Pe is a bamboo bridge across rice fields, not far from Mae Hong Son town.
Pha Bong Hot Springs contains sulfur-bearing mineral water. The area around the springs has been landscaped as a public park where visitors can relax.
Phrathat Chommon Temple is in Moo 9, Ban Kad Subdistrict. Its old chedi is regarded as sacred, and an annual celebration is held in July.
Wat Phrathat Mae Yen stands on a high hill. Visitors who climb to pay respect at the relic pagoda can see views across Pai District.
There is not yet enough verified historical information about Mueang Pon Community. The page invites the community or site manager to add details with references.
Ban La Up is the largest community of Lawa people in Thailand. Its notable OTOP products include Lawa handwoven textiles, silverware and coffee beans. Homestays are available for visitors who want to stay overnight and learn about Lawa life.
Visitors can learn about sufficiency agriculture inspired by the royal initiatives of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, stay in a homestay, ride elephants, go rafting, visit a historic bridge and buy community OTOP products.
A notable feature of Wat Saen Thong is Phra Saen Thong, a bronze Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya (earth-touching) posture. The source describes it as an old and beautiful example of Chiang Saen art.
The source describes this as a place where mud from a hot spring was discovered. It states that it is one of three places in the world where mud used to promote skin health and beauty has been found.
The Pai River is described as the largest and longest river in Mae Hong Son. It rises in the Thanon Thong Chai and Daen Lao ranges in Pai District, flows through three districts—Pai, Pang Mapha, and Mueang—in the province, and then joins the Salween River.
Wat Kam Ko is an old temple closely associated with Mae Hong Son. Its architecture is known for a covered walkway that runs from the entrance arch to the pavilion.
Wat Hua Wiang stands on Si Hanat Bamrung Road in Chong Kham Subdistrict, beside the morning market near the traffic-light intersection in the city centre. Built in 1863 CE (B.E. 2406), it houses Phra Chao Phara La Khaeng, a richly adorned Buddha image regarded as the city’s Buddha image.
Hot water flows across a wide area at Tha Pai Hot Spring. There are two large pools and several other natural hot-water outlets. Teak forest surrounds the hot spring, and camping is permitted within the grounds.
Wat Naamhu houses Phra Un Mueang, a bronze Buddha image in the Singha Sam style associated with Lanna art. The image is shown in the Mara-vijaya posture.
Features of Wat Muay Tor include a Mon-style dressed chedi surrounded by smaller attendant stupas, with a metal chatra umbrella and bells hanging around it. The temple also has a newly rebuilt jong (palace-style building).
Wat To Phae is in Ban To Phae, Mae Ngao Subdistrict, about 7 kilometres from Khun Yuam Market. Before reaching the market, take the turnoff from Highway 108 opposite Wat Muey Tor and continue for about 5 kilometres.
Ban Nam Phiang Din is in Pha Bong Subdistrict. Visitors often take long-tail boats along the Pai River, passing Ban Huai Duea on the way to Ban Nam Phiang Din. The trip takes about 1 hour. Along the route, the river flows over successive drops and ripples that resemble a waterfall, creating beautiful and unusual scenery.
The source says the view from the park office extends across the Salawin River to the Myanmar side. In front of the office is also a sandy area described as suitable for camping.
At the beginning of Khun Lum Prapas Road, the memorial recalls Phraya Singhanatracha, originally named Chan Kale, a Tai Yai man who gathered people to establish Ban Khun Yuam. The village was later elevated to town status, and the account traces the history to B.E. 2417.
Phabong Dam blocks the Mae Lamad watercourse and generates electricity for Mae Hong Son town. A rest pavilion in the dam area provides a place to rest.
Namtok Pha Suea is in Mok Cham Pae Subdistrict, about 26 kilometres from Mae Hong Son town via Route 1095 toward Pai and the road leading to Pang Tong Palace.
Mo Paeng Waterfall is at Ban Mo Paeng, Moo 4, in Mae Na Toeng Subdistrict. It is accessible by car, and Red Lahu people live nearby. Shady rubber-tree woodland surrounds the waterfall, about 8–9 kilometers from Pai District on the Pai–Mae Hong Son route.
The roadside scenery includes mountains and fields of Bua Tong flowers. The source says the flowers bloom from October to December.
This is a reservoir on a high mountain, surrounded by pine forest. In the morning, mist often floats above the water and pine trees, creating a scenic view.
Muban Lawa (Lua) Mae La-Up Village is situated high on a mountain and has scenic views. The Lawa (Lua) people have cultural ways that differ from those of other highland groups, including housing, clothing, customs, and rituals.
Wat Si Bunrueang is near Wat Chong Sung. One feature of interest is its Burmese-style ordination hall, decorated with finely carved patterns.
Wat Phra Non houses a large reclining Buddha image in Tai Yai (Shan) style. The 12-metre-long image is described as having particularly beautiful features.
The site was originally a monastic residence with a Tai Yai (Shan) abbot. In B.E. 2431, it was destroyed by fire and later restored as Wat Chong Sung. The temple has 3 old Mon-style chedis, each more than 100 years old. Donations to places of this type qualify for a tax deduction of 1x when made through the Revenue Department’s e-Donation system. This is general information, not tax advice. Eligibility depends on e-Donation registration and the limit of 10% of income; check the latest information with the Revenue Department.
The center trains and promotes occupations for both lowland Thai residents and Thai hill communities. Activities include basketry, carving, weaving, and silverwork.
Wat Klang is in Wiang Tai Subdistrict. A large chedi in authentic Shan style stands in the temple courtyard, surrounded by Mon-style chedis. Beneath the chedi are niches for weekday Buddha images. Above the base of the main chedi is a pavilion topped with a crown-shaped spire.