Itinerary
Day 1
Pick up at Mae Hong Son Airport
Guide will meet and greet you at Mae Hong Son airport
Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - It is an important temple of Mae Hong Son, situated on Kong Mu mountain, there are two beautiful pagodas, the large pagoda and small chedi. From Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, you can see the city of Mae Hong Son clearly and beautifully that you can enjoy the atmosphere and surrounding. The temple is regularly held important annual festivals such as New Year's Day, Songkran Day and Buddhist Lent Day.
Visit Longneck Karen Tribe, the community here lives amidst nature perfectly. There are approximately 20 houses within the village. Tourists can come and see the way of life. And you can take pictures with the Long Neck Karen. There are souvenirs from the community for sale, including foods, items, decorations and clothing for sale to tourists to generate income.
Visit Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang, these twin temples located in the heart of Mae Hong Son city and are the cultural symbol of Shan. Beyond the beauty, it is also the center of cultural and traditional activities of Mae Hong Son. And is the situated of Luang Pho To, a large Burmese Buddha image in the posture of Maravichai which Mae Hong Son people often come to pay homage and ask for blessings for success in life and safe traveling.
Take you on a walking tour at Mae Hong Son Walking Street, see and buy souvenir products and taste local Shan foods or desserts.
Hotel check-in at Mae Hong Son city
Relax and overnight at hotel
Day 2
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Bua Tong field at Doi Mae Ukho - is one of the most famous natural tourist attractions in Mae Hong Son Province. It has the field of Bua Tong flowers all over the mountain. When they bloom together during November-December, it will be bright yellow covering the entire mountain that is really beautiful. The most beautiful point to see the beauty of this phenomenon is on Doi Mae Ukho that you can see for 360 degree. The view of the yellow fields seeming to find the mountains covered with a giant yellow carpet that is truly amazing.
Visit Thai-Japan Friendship Memorial Hall at Khun Yuam, Khun Yuam District area was once a marching route for the Japanese army during World War II. This place displays rare items, weapons, and old photographs that have been collected and received additional donations from both Thai people and Japanese war veterans. One important item is Japanese silk label write a message in Japanese describing the reasons why Japan had to join the war with the handwriting of Emperor Hirohito given to the Japanese army which there are only 5 of them.
Have lunch at local restaurant at Khun Yuam
Visit Pang Oung - It is a large reservoir on a high mountain. Along the reservoir are rows of pine trees planted side by side. In the winter morning you will experience the beautiful sight of the steam floating above the lake along with the cold mist air. It's especially romantic atmosphere when the sunrise reflects on the water through the pine trees and some mist surrounding the area like in the dream. Then take you on a bamboo rafting to admire the beauty of Pang Ung.
Visit Su Tong Pae Bridge - It is a bamboo bridge about 500 meters long and considered as the longest bamboo bridge in Thailand. It was built by monks, novices, and villagers together. Starting with the monks praying that “May the bridge be easily built across successfully” to be used as a route for walking to receive alms. The villagers came together to donate and together built this bridge until it was fulfilled as wished. Therefore it was named "Su Tong Pae" which is Shan language, has the meaning “Pray for Success”. It is a very famous bamboo bridge and tourists like to experience and see the beauty of nature that varies in each season.
Visit Baan Rak Thai Village - Ban Rak Thai is the last village before reaching the Thai-Myanmar border. Most of the village's population immigrated from the southern part of China during the change of country revolution period. The village area has a big beautiful lake and tourists can take a boat to explore the beauty of village, experience the lifestyle and culture of the Yunnan Chinese village. Inside Rak Thai Village there are both accommodations and restaurants including many shops in Yunnan Chinese style that makes you feel like you were in China. You can also taste different flavors of tea from the good tea varieties available in the village. There will be a mist floating above the surface of the water in the morning. It is a picture of a very romantic atmosphere that makes people love it and enjoy taking photos to keep for memory.
Hotel check-in at Baan Rak Thai village
Enjoy your dinner with exotic atmosphere and beautiful view of the village
Relax and overnight at hotel
Day 3
Breakfast at hotel
Hotel check-out
Visit Ban Jabo, is a Lahu community on a mountain approximately 900 meters high, despite the dizzying curving roads to get here but it's worth the atmosphere and impression to see. It is an ecotourism village that has become in popularity. The beginning of the settlement was led by "Mr. Jabo Prainetitham," a tribal leader who immigrated from Ban Huai Yao to build a new life in the present area. It continues to preserve the cultural intensity of the Lahu or Muser tribe like clothing, language, food, musical instruments, performances and traditions of the tribe, etc. Located between Pai District and Mueang Mae Hong Son District on a high mountain. The surrounding area of the village is a limestone mountain range and both sides of the road are lined with traditional hill tribe houses. Tourists like to take photos with beautiful view and try noodle to immerse the pure nature ahead.
Visit Kiew Lom View Point - Located between the Pai - Pang Mapha route and is a pass to go to Mae Hong Son province, Kiew Lom View Point is 1,431 meters above sea level. Tourists can see views from both sides of Pai district and on the side of Pang Mapha District. Because the viewpoint is next to the road, tourists like to park their cars, stop to use the restroom, drink coffee, wander shops around and admire the scenery,relax with beautiful view or take photos of the beauty of mountains at the front.
Visit Santichon Village - It is a village of Yunnan Chinese who immigrated from China. It still maintains traditions such as dress and dialect. Inside the village there is the Yunnan Chinese Cultural Center. Tourists' favorite activity is dressing in Chinese costume and take pictures with various places within the village. The highlights activity here is swinging on a wooden swing that is different from anywhere, while staying on the swing, we can see the high view from the top of Santichon Village and there is “Horse riding activity” to look around the village as well.
Have lunch at the village
Hotel check-in at Pai
Visit Pai Walking Street - It is an evening walking street in Pai district that is very popular. There are many things for sale like clothes, foods, souvenirs, handmade items, pictures, postcards as well as various restaurants and entertainment venues. Furthermore, it is also an important street in Pai district that can travel to various tourist attractions.
Free time dinner at Pai Walking Street
Relax and overnight at hotel
Day 4
Early wake up in the morning to see the sea mist at Yun Lai
Yun Lai is in a location where you can see the widest and most beautiful view of Pai District at 440 meters above sea level. The word Yunlai in Mandarin means a place where clouds gather which is like the Yunnanese people who immigrated from China to live together. You can sit and sip hot tea and snacks while waiting to watch the sunrise and the sea of mist that flows along the mountain ridge, covering the houses and fields below that is indeed beautiful atmosphere.
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Pai Memorial Bridge - The bridge was built during World War II by the Japanese army to transport equipment from Thailand to Myanma. It was originally a wooden bridge but was destroyed by tide. Pai District therefore made a request for the former Nawarat Iron Bridge of Chiang Mai Province, which at that time was no longer in use to replace the wooden bridge. Nawarat Bridge from Chiang Mai Province was gradually transported to be reassembled at Pai District, Mae Hong Son Province and becomes the historical bridge of Pai today.
Stop by to buy souvenirs like fresh fruits, traditional cloths, teas and more.
Transfer to Mae Hong Son airport
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