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Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai
Ayutthaya
Bangkok
Pattaya
Cha-Am
Hua Hin
Samui Island
Phuket
Krabi
Phi Phi Island
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MAE HONG SON
Mae
Hong Son is hidden in a long and narrow valley, and due to its remoteness
has not been developed to any great extent. The valley is encircled by
forest-covered mountains and misty mountaintops. All this has earned the
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of the main attractions here is certainly the location itself. Visitors
revel in the cool, clear air, the misty mornings, and the sense of quiet
which Mae Hong Son offers. The only time the town seems busy is during the
early mornings, when the Mae Hong Son market
is in full swing. Imported goods from around the region are sold side by
side, and the market is an ideal place to observe the various costumes of
the different hilltribes. |
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are fascinating Buddhist temples here too. One of the most notable is Wat
Hua Wiang, built of wood and corrugated iron in the Burmese style and housing
a brass seated Buddha copied from an image in Mandalay. Other wats include
the twin temples of Wat Jong Kham and Wat
Jong Klang, where one of Mae Hong Son's main festivals takes place.
The Poi Sang Long Festival, in which young
Shan boys are ordained by monks, takes place every March. |
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