Discover the sights of Mae Hong Son in the northwest of Thailand, right on the border with Myanmar. This place is probably known to many as the MHS Loop - one of the most popular motorcycle routes in the world. The 600 km route starts and ends in Chiang Mai and takes you through dense forests, remote villages and exciting mountain passes with over 1,800 bends. Highlights in this region include the Doi Inthanon National Park, the mountain village Ban Jabo, the Chinese village Ban Rak Thai and the many flower fields such as. Thung Bua Tong, which is transformed into a sea of Mexican sunflowers every November!
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Journey to Mae Hong Son
The small town of Mae Hong Son is located on the famous "Mae Hong Son Loop", hidden in one of the 1864 bends. Quite remote in the northwest of Thailand, the small town has a regional airport. There are daily flights from Chiang Mai that will take you to Mae Hong Son in around 35 minutes. The journey by car along route 1263 takes around 5 hours. There are also minibuses, which are best booked via 12go.asiaª book. However, a more exciting alternative would be to drive the entire MHS loop yourself (either by rental car or motorcycle; scooters are not recommended) to experience the beauty of the Thai mountain landscape live! You can drive the 600 km long route in several stages and make stopovers in Pai, Ban Jabo, Ban Rak Thai or in the Doi Inthanon National Park insert.
Excursions in Mae Hong Son
The province and town of the same name, Mae Hong Son, has just 6,000 inhabitants. Many travelers plan a stopover here while driving the 600 km Mae Hong Son Loop. In the center of the idyllic small town is a small lake (Chong Kham) and the two temples Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang. The locals are always happy to welcome visitors, even if they hardly speak any English. You can also experience the "real" Thai culture at the local markets, away from mass tourism and at very reasonable prices. If you are in the region in November, we definitely recommend a visit to the Thung Bua Tong Fields - a sea of yellow Mexican sunflowers that only bloom this month! You can also find all the activities around Mae Hong Son on GetYourGuideª, Viatorª or Klookª.
