Visit Mae Hong Son
- Off the beaten track
- Mountain
- Lake
Mae Hong Son: How to get there?
4 hours from Chiang Mai by busMae Hong Son: See when to go?
Between October and MarchMae Hong Son: For how long?
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Thailand
Mae Hong Son Holidays
During my stay in Thailand, I visited Mae Hong Son, a charming mountain village in the north of the country where various ethnic minorities live, especially the famous giraffe women.
Mae Hong Son: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Mae Hong Son looks Burmese in appearance and is a typical northwest Thai town. It is a charming and culturally interesting destination, and an enjoyable place to visit and explore.
My suggestion
Venture off along the famous Mae Hong Son loop by bike and enjoy views that offer a veritable feast for the eyes. There are many things to discover both within the town and in the surrounding area.
During my stay in Thailand, I visited Mae Hong Son, a charming mountain village in the north of the country where various ethnic minorities live, especially the famous giraffe women.
My suggestion
The route from Chiang Mai is beautiful but also tortuous, take an occasional rest to avoid spending 10 continuous hours in a bus.
At 350km from Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son is situated in the very north of Thailand and is home to a number of mountain-based ethnic groups.
My suggestion
Visitors usually only travel north to go trekking. Treks here are cheaper, with fewer tourists and those departing from Mae Hong Son are more authentic than those from Chiang Mai.
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