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Mae Hong Son Province

Mae Hong Son is a mountainous border province of outstanding natural and cultural beauty. It is nestled in between Chiang Mai Province and Myanmar (Burma). Like Chiang Mai and many other provinces of Thailand, the capital city of the province is also called Mae Hong Son.

Mae Hong Son Loop Map

Pai & Surrounds

Pai Village is the most accessible location in Mae Hong Son for travelers starting in Chiang Mai. As such, Pai is considered the gateway to Mae Hong Son province and is an excellent base for exploration.

Mae Hong Son City

Mae Hong Son City is really a large town is convenient for its range of accommodation options, restaurants, and central location for exploring a number of nearby attractions.

Attractions in and around Mae Hong Son City include:

North-Western Mae Hong Son

The most popular location in the far north of the province is Ban Rak Thai. Thus is a picturesque village build around a lake. The local people grow tea and celebrate their Yunnanese heritage. Other attractions in this area include Pang Oung lake / “Tomato” village, and Pha Suea Waterfall.

Pang Mapha District

There are a number of attractions in Pang Mapha District – along the routes between Pai, Mae Hong City and Ban Rak Thai. If you are traveling in this part of the province, you should consider the following attractions.

Multi-day Itineraries for Mae Hong Son