The amazing district of Mae Salong is centered on the town of Santikhiri. The town is populated by the descendants of Kuomintang (KMT) soldiers who were unable to evacuate to Taiwan after losing to the Chinese communist …
Lee Wine Ruk Thai Resort is the most popular accommodation option for international visitors to Ban Rak Thai. With great views of the town and lake, and each bungalow surrounded by tea plants, staying here …
Chasa Rakthai Resort is located right next to Lee Wine Ruk Thai Resort. Chasa does not book as fast as Lee Wine because it lacks the tea-surrounded bungalows of its neighbor, you still have the …
Phu Nam Rakthai Resort is right on the lake, and is directly opposite the Lee Wine Ruk Thai Resort reception. This is newly constructed boutique accommodation with a fantastic lakeside location. Please note that accommodation …
On the hill behind Santichon Village is a great viewpoint where you can look east across the valley. The Pai river winds through the valley past soybean, rice, lychee and many other crops. In Winter, …
Santichon is a village to the west of Pai, and for visitors the name is synonymous with the showcase Yunnanese Cultural Center. Santichon Village is quite picturesque, well worth a photo stop and a stroll …
For an in-depth overview of local history, head to The Martyrs’ Memorial Hall on the southern approach to Santikhiri (Mae Salong). The museum has three main buildings, starting with an exhibition of KMT political & …
Ban Rak Thai is a stunningly beautiful village in Mae Hong Son Province, right next to the Myanmar border. This is one of several Yunnanese enclave towns found in Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son. …