Definitions

1. Mae Hong Son is a picturesque, mountainous northern province bordering Myanmar (Burma) to the west and the north.
2. Mae Hong Son is a town in north west Thailand, capital of the Mae Hong Son Province.
3. Mae Hong Son is a province that gets an income from tourism.
4. Mae Hong Son is a province of mist-shrouded hills and valleys, that invites travellers who enjoy jungle trekking, cool mountain streams and waterfalls.
5. Mae Hong Son (also Maehongson, Mae Hong Sorn or Maehongsorn) is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand, and at the same time the westernmost.

Mae Sariang

1. The scenic route from Chiang Mai via Hot and Mae Sariang to Mae Hong Son passes several noteworthy attractions.

Pai District

1. Buses leave frequently from Chaing Mai to Mae Hong Son via Pai district from 07.00-12.30 hours.

Elephant

1. Elephant Trekking is known all over Thailand for its sturdy and strong elephants and many tourists take the opportunity in Mae Hong Son to ride an elephant.

Time

1. If you have more time, overnight visits to Mae Hong Son or Chiang Rai are well worthwhile.

Village

1. Fish Cave (Thumpla) - near the village of Huay Pha, about 17 km from Mae Hong Son (Highway 1095), this is a beautiful spot to escape the heat.

Resort

1. The resort is in Pai, one of the romantic attractions of Mae Hong Son.

Paradise

1. This is a place to escape and find a secluded, peaceful part of paradise in Mae Hong Son.

Road

1. Visit Tham Lod cave, approximately 55km from town on the road towards Mae Hong Son, 9 km from Soppong (Pangmapha).
2. Pha Sua waterfall - 26 km from Mae Hong Son on the road to Pai, this waterfall consists of six levels and offers some fine walks.
3. Mae Hong Son can be reached from Chiang Mai by air or by road, the latter journey takes a full day in each direction.

Bus

1. From Chiang Mai, one can take a bus or a plane to Mae Hong Son.

Loop

1. Finally, some important information about driving on and off road on the Mae Hong Son Loop is found in the safety tips section.
2. You could spend a month just on this loop, but at a minimum we'd say a week for via Mae Hong Son, else overnight in Hot on the way to Chiang Mai.

First Governor

1. Erected by the first governor of Mae Hong Son, this temple reflects the strong influence of the Burmese.

Mountainous Area

1. Thailand's most north-western province of Mae Hong Son is a mountainous area with thick forests and breath taking scenery.

City

1. The provincial capital of Mae Hong Son is a city dominated by the Shan, making the province seem like a different country.
2. Mae Hong Son, is a beautiful city in the north-west of Thailand, about 180 km.

Provinces

1. Chiang Mai, along with nearby Chiang Rai, Lampang and Mae Hong Son provinces, has been encountering heavy haze.

Lanna

1. Later, he was officially installed as the Chao Muang of Mae Hong Son by the King of Lanna in 1874.

Northern Thailand

1. In the midst of the fascinating valley of northern Thailand, Mae Hong Son, situates the Rooks Holiday Hotel & Resort.

Tour Operators

1. Services available from tour operators in Mae Hong Son.

Myanmar Border

1. On the Myanmar border, Mae Hong Son was long isolated from the rest of Thailand by its mountain peaks.

Town

1. After Mae Sariang the next destination is the capital of this charming province, Mae Hong Son town, which is also the half way point on the loop.
2. Soppong is on the main road, between Pai and Mae Hong Son town on the Mae Hong Son loop.
3. Tour operators in Mae Hong Son town or in Pai district can provide the necessary service, some are also able to provide elephant rides.

Province

1. Although it's officially in Chiang Mai province, Mae Chaem is roughly half way between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son province to the northwest.
2. Every district in Mae Hong Son Province shares a common border with the Union of Burma approximately 483 kilometres in total length.
3. It is said to be the most beautiful waterfall in Mae Hong Son province.

North

1. Mae Hong Son Province is bordered by Burma at the north and west and you can feel the Burmese influence in the temples and other buildings.
2. The Mae Hong Son Loop can be taken heading south in a clockwise direction or north in an anti-clockwise direction.

Area

1. Many of the new immigrants chose to settle in the area of the connecting road to Mae Hong Son, south of the village of Ban Wiang Nuea.
2. With an area of 12,681 square kilometers, Mae Hong Son can be reached from Chiang Mai either by Highway No.
3. They have lived in Mae Hong Son province for a long time; in fact it is said that they are the indigenous people of that area.

Hillsides

1. And perhaps that is why the Bua Tong, a symbol of Mae Hong Son, is still preserved on the hillsides.

Bangkok

1. One can travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by rail and then continue to Mae Hong Son by bus.

Tak

1. Along the Thai-Burmese border alone, mines have been found in areas totalling 53sq km in Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Tak and Chumphon provinces.
2. Nan, Tak and Mae Hong Son Province are the most popular places for white water rafting with rivers like Pai, Mae Kok, Mae Teang and Wah River.

Myanmar

1. Both problems have been largely resolved, although caution is still advised near the border with Myanmar in the provinces of Tak and Mae Hong Son.
2. The area is open for tourism but caution should still be used near the border with Myanmar specifically the Tak and Mae Hong Son provinces.

Burma

1. It is in charge of the northwestern border with Burma, from Mae Hong Son in the north to Kanchanaburi in the south.
2. A Thai Yai native from Burma, he was regarded by the people as the governor of Khun Yuam, which as to the south of Mae Hong Son.
3. Mae Hong Son town lies at the bottom of a valley amongst the mountain ranges that form the border of Burma and Thailand.

Northern Province

1. Working off of it's natural surroundings, the hotel accentuates the serenity of Pai, a burgeoning traveler's spot in the northern province of Mae Hong Son.

Mountains

1. Thailand is not only a country of varied natural scenery from the mountains of Mae Hong Son to the limestone islands of the Andaman Sea.

Visitors

1. Then, Mae Hong Son – Pai become the dream destination for visitors from around the world.
2. In addition, during the cool season, visitors will be able to see Dok Bua Tong (wild sunflowers) like those found on mountains in Mae Hong Son Province.

Natural Wonders

1. Today, Mae Hong Son is one of the "dream destinations" for visitors who are attracted by its cultural and natural wonders.

Trekking

1. For boat cruising, accommodation and trekking, contact major hotels and resorts or travel agents in Mae Hong Son.

Thailand

1. Travelguide to Mae Hong Son, Thailand, with information about the province, hotels, festivals and events, detailed maps and how to get there.
2. Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world until the year 1987 “Thailand Tourist Year” promoted by government of Thailand.
3. This interesting blend of people and cultures gives Mae Hong Son a very distinct feel from other towns in Thailand.

Chiang Rai

1. Other trekking bases include Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Pai, Nan and Soppong, each of which is worth visiting in itself.
2. Further north still, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son are centres for rafting, trekking and tours of tribal villages.
3. To get to cities such as Mae Hong Son or Chiang Rai a plane or bus must be used.

Chiang Mai

1. Trekking The best trails are in northern Thailand, particularly the remote provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son.
2. In the north you can visit the interesting cities of Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai or Mae Hong Son.
3. The northern frontier runs from Tak Province upward to Mae Hong Son, some districts of Chiang Mai and on to Chiang Rai.

Pai

1. From Chiang Mai, buses head north-west to Mae Hong Son and Pai, and further north to Chiang Rai.
2. Pai can also be reached by bus, with the journey taking three to four hours from Chiang Mai and less from Mae Hong Son.
3. The lure of rafting, trekking and tribal villages is strong in Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son, particularly the adventure village of Pai.

Mae Hong Son

1. Pai is a small town in northern Thailand near the Myanmar border, north of Chiang Mai on the northern route to Mae Hong Son.
2. Halfway between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son in the north of Thailand, Pai is a small peaceful city lost in the mountain.
3. The mountains in the east of the province serves as the boundary between the provinces of Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai.

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