[2025 Mae Hong Son Attraction] Travel Guide for Mae Hong Son (Updated Jun)

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

Hey everyone! Today, let's explore Ban Ruam Thai Village in Mae Hong Son, Thailand! 🏡 This tranquil village in Northern Thailand is surrounded by mountains and tea plantations, with the lake reflecting the morning mist—a true paradise on earth! 😍✨ ⸻ ⛱️ Must-Do Experiences 🌄 Dreamlike Morning Mist + Stunning Lake Views—A Fairytale Scene! ✔ The mountain lake here is often shrouded in mist in the early morning, creating a magical scene where the village, the water, and the mist intertwine. ✨ ✔ Stand by the lake, gaze at the mist-covered mountains, sip a cup of hot tea, and feel your heart at peace! 😌💖 ✔ The most beautiful time to visit is during autumn and winter (November–February) when the morning mist is thicker, resembling a combination of Lugu Lake in China and a Swiss village! 🏞️ 🍃 Tea Plantation Visit—Experience Northern Thai Tea Culture! ✔ Ban Ruam Thai Village is an important tea-growing area in Northern Thailand, especially known for its oolong and green tea! 🍵 ✔ You can visit the tea plantations, pick tea leaves yourself, and learn about traditional local tea-making techniques! ✔ Try authentic Northern Thai oolong tea paired with local snacks—the aroma is simply divine, and the experience is incredibly relaxing! 🏡 Ethnic Minority Village—Experience Exotic Culture! ✔ This village was originally settled by immigrants from Yunnan, China, and most of the villagers are descendants of Yunnanese people, speaking a mix of Yunnan dialect and Thai! 😲 ✔ You can savor authentic Yunnan cuisine in the village, such as Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles, Stir-fried Preserved Vegetables with Pork, and Yunnan BBQ—a unique culinary experience! 🍜🔥 ✔ The villagers are warm and hospitable, and you can also see some traditional Chinese architecture, giving you a sense of traveling back in time! ⸻ 🚗 Transportation Guide 📍 Address: Northern Thailand, approximately 44 km from Mae Hong Son town. 🚗 Self-drive: From Mae Hong Son town, the drive takes about 1 hour, with scenic mountain views along the way! 🚕 Chartered car/shared car: You can charter a car locally, with prices ranging from THB 500–800. Feel free to negotiate with the driver! ⸻ 💗 Other Tips ✔ Best time to visit: November–February, when the weather is cool and the morning mist is at its most beautiful! ☁️🏞️ ✔ Accommodation recommendations: There are some lakeside guesthouses and tea plantation homestays in the village where you can stay overnight and watch the sunrise! 🌅 ✔ Must-bring items: Mosquito repellent, warm jacket (mornings and evenings can be cool in the mountains)! 🦟🧥 ✔ Dining recommendations: Be sure to try the Yunnan hot pot and tea eggs—they taste like home! 🍲🥚 ⸻ 📌 Ban Ruam Thai Village—a small village that blends Northern Thai charm, tea culture, and the culture of Yunnan immigrants! 🏡 Come here for a cup of tea, admire the morning mist, stay in a lakeside guesthouse, and experience the tranquility and beauty of Northern Thailand! 💖✨

🏮🏮"Ban Rak Thai, Mae Hong Son"🛖🛖 Yunnan Chinese village, both sides of the road are full of nature. The weather is cool and comfortable, suitable for relaxation.

#Phuchaba Resort is a small resort hidden on the hillside of Muang Mae Hong Son District. The owner of the resort is the same as the Kaimook Restaurant. The resort is in the style of an old Lanna house but has a modern feel to the rooms. There are single rooms, double rooms, normal garden views, and mountain views. Breakfast is served simply, not a buffet, but they will prepare it for you. There is rice porridge, fried eggs, sausage, fruit, and toast.

"If you don't go out, you'll never meet." Gloselo-Bunle, up route 22, down route 18 km. Give away educational equipment and milk and snacks to the children. The car was sleepy, slept in the middle of the road once. Didn't hurt because I jumped out, but it was worth it to go. This was a trip that I planned to go up since October, but at that time there was a storm, so the plan fell through halfway (ran to Mae Ngao instead). The children here are lovely, along the way they bowed to each other. The younger ones know their job, lined up to receive things in an orderly manner. The road up and down the mountain is quite rough, dirt road with powder and mud, alternating with pigskin soil. I often see people comparing that route to be worse than this route, so I tried both routes in one round, going up the Mae Katuan side for 22 km, going down the Mae Sam Laep route for 18 km. The conclusion is that if it's for a motorcycle, you can go any way, but if it's a car, go the 22 km route because the 18 km side. The groove is deeper. A camping ground, I can't remember the name, it's a mountain near Khun Klo Selo. There are a lot of people at Khun. We went with a lot of people so we decided to hide at another mountain. The camping fee is 100 baht per person. There are bathrooms, showers, and wifi for 40 baht/day.

In this cool weather, it's time to go see beautiful nature in Mae Hong Son. It's a beautiful waterfall in Tham Pla-Pha Suea Waterfall National Park, which is Pha Suea Waterfall. It's perfect for a one-day trip to chill out in nature. During the flood season, Pha Suea Waterfall will be a beautiful stream flowing along a wide cliff, making it look like a mat laid down. This is the origin of the name Pha Suea Waterfall. Although the water is high during the flood season, the most beautiful period is from July to September, which is the rainy season. You will also see schools of fish swimming in the stream. However, swimming in the basin below the waterfall is prohibited because the water flows quite strongly and can be dangerous. During the dry season, even though the water level is reduced, you can see the large and small rocks hidden under the water, which makes it appear beautiful in another way.

Rak Thai Village, Mae Hong Son Province This trip, we stayed at "Phu Doi Rak Thai" A Chinese-style resort with a beautiful view. Every room has a bathtub. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Breakfast includes rice porridge, steamed buns, tea, stir-fried noodles, and stir-fried Yunnan vegetables. Most importantly, it's delicious. #MaeHongSon #BanRakThaiYunnanChineseVillage #PhuDoiRakThai How to get there - Rent a car / charter a car / bus from Mae Hong Son city Tourist attractions - Lee Wine Rak Thai Plantation, Pang Ung, Phu Klon Hotels - Phu Doi Rak Thai, Cha Sara Rak Thai, Restaurants and food Lee Wine Rak Thai Shopping Village shops