Mae Hong Son
The City of Three Mists
On the Burmese border to the west, ringed by forest-covered mountains and famous for its mists.
The City of Three Mists
Mae Hong Son, on the Burmese border to the west, 250 to 350 kilometres from Chiang Mai, is particularly attractive. Known as the City of the Three Mists, it can be reached in half an hour by plane, though those with the time may find driving round on the excellent highway a good introduction to the forest-covered mountains surrounding it.
It is home to most of Thailand’s colourful hill peoples — the Padong women with their elongated ringed necks being the most spectacularly different in appearance.
For the adventurous and energetic there are hot springs, caves and waterfalls as near or farther destinations. And the small provincial town has the temple of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, providing the optimum viewing point for the minimum of effort.
Mae Hong Son through our lens
More of the north
Want to see Mae Hong Son for yourself?
We drive there regularly. Tell us how long you have and we will put together a route that fits, with an English-speaking driver and guide.