The Mae Hong Son Loop is one of the best road trips in Northern Thailand, but it is often described too loosely. Many guides reduce it to a scenic route with curves, mountain views, and famous stops. That is true, but not especially useful. The real question is different: what does it take to ride […]
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Wat Tilok Aram One hint that Kwan Phayao or Lake Phayao once had a thriving town is Wat Tilok Aram. This historic monument was discovered to be more than 500 years old. Additionally, according to a stone inscription found in this area, the Temple was constructed between the years 1476 and 1486 by Phraya Yutthitsathira,
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The Lahu tribes originally come from Tibet and the southwest of China. For the next 100 years, they lived in the south of China and northeast of Myanmar after migration. Later, they migrated to provinces like Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Tak, and Kampaengphet provinces of Northern Thailand. Hunting is one the Lahu
Originally from Tibet and Mongolia, the Hmong Tribes migrated to China and resided there for several centuries. In 1857, Hmong Tribes move to Thailand and have been residing among the mountains of Chiang Rai, Payao, Nan, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Phrae, Lampang, Kampaengphet, Loei, Phitsanulok, Petchaboon, Sukhothai, and Tak provinces ever since. Hmong tribes
In the Thai Yai dialect, Chong Phara means a castle. It is a handmade wooden or bamboo structure, decorated with colorful perforated papers, various fruits, colorful flags, and lamps. It is traditionally placed in the courtyard of a house or a monastery, often as a symbol of respect to Lord Buddha and his mother in
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Sob Moei is the smallest district in Mae Hong Son. However, Sob Moei is no less breathtaking than any other of the districts. This district still practices a simple lifestyle and upholds their original culture. The district’s natural surroundings are also attractive to tourists. Mae Ngao National Park The park, located about 15 km from
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Venturing off the usual path is always exciting, particularly in northern Thailand where sightseeing by foot, elephant, mountain bike, four-wheel drive vehicle, or river raft brings tourists close to the local inhabitants―farmers and hill tribe people who occupy high altitude settlements―and their traditional, rural ways. The treks take tourists through forested mountains, high valleys
For tourists who prefer not to raft, the Pai river can be traversed by boat―just as fun as rafting. It takes only one hour for the long-tailed boat to take you down the river between two banks of unparalleled solitude; the morning fog sometimes creates a mystical, dream-like river. The mountain ranges, green trees, and
Because of decreasing water levels in the dry season, the beach and rocks around the Salween river are more visible. Long-tailed boats are the most popular way to travel the river. Boating starts at the Mae Sam Laeb village, situated approximately 47 km away from Mae Sariang district, and continues along Highway 1194. This village
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