2024 Mae Hong Son Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Visit this Chinese Village in Thailand 🇹🇭

#afternoonteatime Leewinerukthai Restaurant, renowned for its authentic Thai cuisine, also offers a delightful escape into the world of desserts. Perfect for capping off a flavorful meal or simply indulging in a sweet treat, the dessert menu here is as innovative as it is satisfying, making it a must-visit for dessert lovers. Exquisite Dessert Offerings The dessert menu at Leewinerukthai shines with traditional Thai sweets infused with a modern twist. Each dish is carefully crafted to balance flavor and presentation. From the beautifully plated Mango Sticky Rice, featuring perfectly ripe mango alongside warm, coconut-infused sticky rice, to their refreshing Coconut Ice Cream served in a real coconut shell, the desserts are both authentic and creatively enhanced. Ambiance and Service Leewinerukthai boasts a warm and inviting ambiance that complements its dessert offerings. The elegant decor and comfortable seating make it an ideal spot for a relaxed dessert experience. The service here is attentive and friendly, with staff happy to recommend dessert options based on your taste preferences or any dietary restrictions. A Culinary Sweet Spot The restaurant’s dedication to quality is evident in the ingredients used. Fresh, local produce and fine craftsmanship result in desserts that are not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Whether you opt for something light and fruity or rich and decadent, Leewinerukthai ensures a memorable dessert experience. Visitor Tips - Pair with a Beverage: Enhance your dessert experience with one of their specialty teas or a traditional Thai coffee, both of which complement the sweet flavors wonderfully. - No Rush: Plan to visit when you can take your time enjoying your dessert. The relaxed atmosphere is perfect for lingering over your choice. - Explore the Full Menu: If you have room, consider starting with a light main dish from their menu to appreciate the full range of flavors Leewinerukthai has to offer. #Leewinerukthai #ThaiDesserts #FoodieHeaven #DessertTime #SweetTreats

Sunrise at Wat Phra That Doi Kongmu 🇹🇭

#temples Perched atop the scenic hills of Mae Hong Son, Wat Phra That Doi Kongmu offers visitors a serene and spiritually enriching experience, particularly at sunrise. This ancient temple, distinguished by its two majestic chedis, becomes a place of profound beauty and tranquility when the first rays of the sun light up the sky. A Haven of Peace and Spirituality As dawn breaks over Wat Phra That Doi Kongmu, the entire complex is bathed in a gentle golden light. The temple, with its traditional Lanna architecture, provides a stunning contrast against the soft morning sky. The air is crisp and cool, filled with the sweet scent of incense and the sounds of morning prayers, creating an atmosphere that uplifts the soul. Panoramic Views at Dawn The vantage point from Doi Kongmu hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the sleepy town of Mae Hong Son below. As the sun rises, the landscape transforms with hues of orange, pink, and purple, casting a mystical glow over the mist-covered hills. This spectacular sight not only offers great photographic opportunities but also a moment of deep contemplation and renewal. Engaging with Local Culture Visiting Wat Phra That Doi Kongmu at sunrise allows for a unique glimpse into the daily rituals and practices of the local monks. Observing or even participating in the morning alms or meditation sessions can provide a deeper understanding of Thai Buddhist traditions and the spiritual heritage of the region. Visitor Tips - Early Arrival: Be sure to arrive early to catch the pre-dawn serenity and secure a good spot for sunrise viewing. The temple opens at dawn, and it’s worth getting there as the gates open. - Dress Respectfully: Remember to wear appropriate attire to show respect in this sacred place. Shoulders and knees should be covered, and shoes removed when entering the temple buildings. - Quiet and Respectful Behavior: Maintain a respectful silence or speak softly when on temple grounds, especially during morning prayers and meditations. #WatPhraThatDoiKongmu #MaeHongSon #SunriseViews #SpiritualJourney #ThaiTemples

Forest Monastery Mae Hong Son

Nestled in the forests of Northern Thailand, this place gives everyone the chance to practice meditation and understand a culture of discovery. A home away from home, where you can find your true self. One of the best Thailand has to offer, just show up and enjoy. #meditation #buddhisttemple #buddhism #thailand #maehongson #Pai #Retreat #culture #Watpatamwua

Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son makes for a great 3 - 4 days stay for those who are looking to explore Mae Hong Son province deeper and who enjoy a more traditional Thai way of life than those you find in Pai or Chiang Mai. I spent a good 4 days in Mae Hong Son City during my time completing the Mae Hong Son Loop and thanks to all the tips provided by the local guest house's owner I have come to trust, here are all the best things you must do in and around Mae Hong Son City. #境外遊 #親子好去處 #travel #thailand

Amazing Route around Chiang Mai!

This route was done in 1 day! However, it gets really tiring especially with the mountainous ride. Take a sip of tea and a bowl of hot soup noodles in Pang Mahba, dangling your feet off the air! The food was really good too. Supposedly if you are travelling in a group, it would be great to break the itinerary into a few days, stay overnight in Ban Rak Thai, beautiful Yunan village at the border of Myanmar/China!

Oriental Gem in a hidden Thailand valley

The city name "Ban Rak Thai" is directly translated to "I love Thailand" which was hidden in a valley of Mae Hon Son province in Thailand. The city is well hidden in lush green bamboo and vegetables farm. It's recommended to access via motorbike or car if you have good skills to make it through narrow and steep corners. It's about an hour away from the capital city of Mae Hon Son.

Thing Bua Tong Fields With A View

Mae Hong Son is located west of the city of chiang mai and I believe it is too underrated. If you are someone who loves scenery, unblocked views and the sunrise and sunset you should head here. There is a small little village on top if the mountains here down south of Mae Hong Son called Thung Bua Tong where you be able to catch beautiful views of the colourful flowers being growned on the lush mountains with a backdrop view of the mountains in the background. The best time to visit her is in the later part of the year where you be able to see the many sunflowers especially which you get to see around Thailand where some will use it as offerings for temples during the prayers. Such amazing view in a rural area in Thailand. #celebratewithtrip #chiangmai #bangkok #thailand #maehongson #nature #flowers

The Village Of Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son is a village located on the west side of chiang mai where also the popular village Pai is. This is a very rural area where not much tourists visits unless you are made known about it and is someone that would like to explore the less explored places like Mae Hong Son, which is also located in the mountainous region in Chiang Mai. The weather here is exceptionally cooling and crisp when in the morning, and if you do like trekking and the nature in the national parks, this is an ideal location for travel, not forgetting budget friendly too! #celebratewithtrip #maehongson #thailand #chiangmai #nature #ruralvillage #village #exploration

Enjoy Yunnan-style Chinese breakfast at Lee Wine Rak Thai

When talking about Rak Thai Village, everyone probably thinks of Yunnan Chinese culture. Another thing that is indispensable is having breakfast, which consists of mantou and fried noodles, which are local foods of Rak Thai Village. For those staying at Lee Wine Rak Thai, you can have breakfast at the restaurant until 10:00 a.m. The highlight here is having breakfast while viewing the beautiful reservoir. In the morning, you can see the fog on the water surface. #Ban Rak Thai #Mae Hong Son

Ban Rak Thai

Ban Rak Thai adalah sebuah perkampungan tanah tinggi kecil yang terletak di wilayah Mae Hong Son, Utara Thailand. Ia terletak di lembah yang dikelilingi oleh bukit dan ladang teh. Oleh kerana lokasinya yang terpencil, kampung ini masih kurang dikenali oleh pelancong. Dari segi jarak, tempat ini adalah kira-kira 40KM dari bandar Mae Hong Son dan 250KM dari Chiang Mai. Ia juga sangat dekat dengan sempadan Myanmar (kurang daripada 1km). #ykk2022 #travel #banrakthai #thailand #tripblazers #awesomepic #staycation #scenic #amazing

Traditional Scenic Thai Chinese Village

Mae Hong Son is located up north of changi mai where there is a little village called Ban Rak Thai located right at the border of Myanmar(Burma). Getting here alone is almost impossible and I do recommend going by tour normally a small day tour group picking you up at Mae Hong Son Town. This town is a quiet peaceful town surrounding the Khuean Nai Mok Reservior, making this a very beautiful photoshot backdrop for many! And normally people come this town for 2 things, the view and the many tea tasting plantation. Not many people are aware of such beauty in Thailand, so maybe step out of your comfort zone and travel somewhere out of the norm for once. Oh P.S, I finally also able to get to use my drone without any restrictions. Muahhahaah!! #fallingforfall #thailand #changmai #teaplantations #view #scenic #breathtaking

Autumn’s colours in Santichon Village

#fallingforfall This villge is located strategically next to the Viewpoint called Yun Lai and is very beautiful with the golden colors. There are many activities to do. As you can see in the picture there is a funny swing that has four chairs for two people each and cost 25 baht for service. Furthermore there is a archery spot where you can imagination how they used to shoot with arrows back in the days. The village offers many places in the shade a nice little lake where you can feed the fish and a cool viewpoint where you can have an overview of the entire village. they also offer smacks and souvenirs at the entrance #tripblazers

Ban Rak Thai @ Mae Hong Son

Ban Rak Thai, Yunnan Chinese Village, Mueang District, Mae Hong Son Province Ban Rak Thai is located in Village No. 6, Mok Cham Pae Subdistrict, Mueang District, Mae Hong Son Province. It is a former Yunnan Chinese village of the Chinese Nationalist Army (93rd Division) “Kuomintang”. Ban Rak Thai is 1,776 meters above sea level, making the area very suitable for growing good tea and cold-weather plants. The village’s scenery is surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. Ban Rak Thai is a famous tourist attraction for its tea and steamed pork leg with steamed buns, similar to Doi Mae Salong (same division). Tourists often visit this place to enjoy tea tasting and steamed pork leg with steamed buns. Some escape the hustle and bustle to find the quiet comfort of Ban Rak Thai. Ban Rak Thai also offers many activities for tourists to enjoy, such as hiking to study the trails with a young guide who will take you to see the “earthen prison” and riding a horse across the border to Burma. Ban Rak Thai also has a riverside guesthouse (earthen house) for tourists who want to experience Nature up close Traveling to Ban Rak Thai 1. By private car Take the Mae Hong Son - Pai route (1095) from Mae Hong Son for about 15 km. There will be a left-hand fork with a sign for Phu Khlon. Turn left (same route as Phu Khlon). The distance from the entrance to Ban Rak Thai is about 29 km. Once you turn left, go straight ahead. The route will pass Phu Khlon, Pha Suea Waterfall, Pang Tong Palace. The road will be a steep incline with many sharp curves (similar to Ang Khang). This route will be 7 km past Ban Ruam Thai and you will reach Ban Rak Thai. 2. By bus From Mae Hong Son town, take a Mae Hong Son - Ban Rak Thai (Mae Or) songthaew. The bus stop is behind Sai Yud Market. There are trips

Thailand Northern garden in winter December

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Sop Mei @ Mea hong son

I love the blue SKY❤️ Wake up with a beautiful views , Sea of fog Going car Camping ⛺️ and enjoy your meal with a truly natural

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Su Tong Pae Bridge, Mae Hong Son: The meaning of the bridge is “The wishes come true”. The bridge has been built across from the temple to the community so the minks can walk on the bridge instead of walking on the rice field. This bridge made from bamboo wood in a nice local style.

Thampla, Mae Hong Son - Thailand: This place is located in Pha Suea National Park. There are a lot of fishes there. The interesting thing is we can feed the fish with a kind of Thai eggplant which you can purchase there.

Ban Huay Hom, Mae Hong Son - Thailand: A peaceful place which is for weekend getaway. Good season is winter starting from Nov - Jan. The view is truly amazing with panoramic mountail view. It takes almost 3 hours to get there from ChiangMai by driving.

Mo Paeng Waterfall, Mae Hong Son - Thailand: Most tourists are foreigners with few locals and they love to climb up a little bit to enjoy the water up there. It is not so hard to climb up but this is not for everyone. For those who stay on the ground, they can still enjoy the view with water there as well.

Ban Rak Thai, Mae Hong Son - Thailand: The peaceful village surrounded by mountains and tea planation with the lake view in front. Good timing to visit is from Nov - Jan which is a winter time in Thailand. However, it takes quite a long drive to get there.

Mae Hong Son - Thailand: Pang Ung Lake is so much beautiful especislly in winter time. This is a good place for camping and relaxing. The whether there is less than 10c in December which is quite hard to experience in Thailand. There are 2 ways to get there either driving from ChiangMai or Mae Hong Son. 🌲🌲🌲

Hey, you said that Chiang Mai, Bangkok is getting tired? Amway, a small travel destination: Mae Hong Son, confirming the eyes, is a place worth visiting. Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is a very famous local temple, 1,500 meters above sea level. This height can overlook the entire Mae Hong Son, even the lift of the plane can be seen clearly. And there is a particularly good place to take pictures in front of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu. Figure 6 is not the feeling of hanging in the air! I really like this photo. Here, even if you just find a green plant to use as a background, it is also a big movie in minutes.

Baan Nong Khiao Reservoir, Mae Hong Son

Sunset Viewpoint at Baan Nong Khiao, Mae Hong Son The reservoir is located in the middle of the village. It is a large natural pond. It is on the travel route from Thung Bua Tong back to Mae Surin Waterfall, passing through Pha Nok Khee Village to Nong Khiao Village. Here, there are homestays available for tourists, small restaurants run by the homestays, and tent rental services with full equipment. There is also a rafting service. In the early morning, you can enjoy the beautiful mist rising. 📍Address: Baan Nong Khiao 💰Average price per person: 150 per raft

Blooming Mexican Sunflowers at Mae U-Kho

🌄 The Mexican Sunflower Field at Doi Mae U-Kho is managed by the Thung Bua Tong Forest Park. It spans approximately 1,000 rai of mountainous terrain and is one of the most famous natural tourist attractions in Mae Hong Son. ⛰ The Mexican Sunflower Field features green mountains interspersed with blooming sunflowers that cover the entire area. From November to December, the sunflowers bloom, creating a stunning yellow blanket over the mountains. 🌄 The most popular spot to enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunflower field is on Doi Mae U-Kho, which offers 360-degree panoramic views from its viewpoint and pavilion. 🌻 On the way to the viewpoint, you'll pass through tall sunflowers that form archways, perfect for photo opportunities along the way. 🎪 For camping enthusiasts, there are various facilities available, including tent sites, restrooms, showers, parking lots, and tent rentals. 🏡 The site can accommodate around 100 tents. Interested visitors can contact the park office at the sunflower field, Khun Yuam District, or Mae Surin Waterfall National Park. 🍜 There are also restaurants behind the viewpoint to serve tourists. ♨️ Thung Bua Tong at Doi Mae U-Kho: Village No. 6, Mae U-Kho Subdistrict, Khun Yuam District, Mae Hong Son Province. 🎯 Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G48GrpUEvdUrJfLw6 🕖 Opening hours: 07:00 - 17:00

Rak Thai Village, Mae Hong Son

Rak Thai Village in Mae Hong Son is nestled in a valley. Originally, it was inhabited by Yunnan Chinese people. The village features a large lake in the center, surrounded by tea plantations. Recommended activities include waking up early to watch the sunrise and sea of mist, taking a morning boat ride, strolling through the village to observe the local lifestyle, and tasting famous Yunnan Chinese dishes such as stewed pork leg with steamed buns. Spending a night here will give you the energy to continue your journey the next day.

lee Wine Rak Thai

Lee Wine Rak Thai is a charming resort located in Ban Rak Thai, known for its traditional Chinese-inspired clay huts that overlook tea plantations and the lake. The resort is beautifully integrated into the hillside, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling tea fields, giving guests breathtaking views of the misty valley below. Each clay hut is designed in a rustic Yunnan style, offering a cozy yet authentic experience.

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Ban Rak Thai : Chinese village on thailand's border with Myanmar

Ban Rak Thai, also known as Mae Aw, is a small, picturesque village located in northern Thailand near the Myanmar border, specifically within the Mae Hong Son Province. This village is known for its rich Chinese heritage, as it was settled by Kuomintang soldiers who fled China during the Chinese Civil War in the 1940s. Ban Rak Thai, which translates to “Village that Loves Thailand,” is set in a scenic, mountainous area surrounded by lush forests and a beautiful lake. It’s renowned for its tea plantations and traditional Chinese tea culture, offering tourists a unique experience where they can taste local teas, visit tea plantations, and enjoy traditional Chinese dishes like Yunnan-style cuisine. The village’s architecture, featuring traditional Chinese-style buildings, and the misty morning views over the lake create a charming and peaceful atmosphere, making Ban Rak Thai a popular destination for both Thai and international tourists. Visitors to Ban Rak Thai can explore local markets, hike the surrounding hills, or stay in cozy guesthouses and resorts, many of which provide views of the serene lake. #asiatrip