Mae Hong Son Hotels by Go-Thailand.com
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Mae Hong Son town is a small and pleasant town
with its own distinct feel and culture. Visibly
different from the rest of Northern Thailand due to its
mix of people; Burmese, Thai, Shan, Muslims and
hilltribe minorities. All live together harmoniously
creating an interesting blend of cultures evident in the
architecture, food and way people dress. Mae Hong Son
has become part of northern Thailand’s standard tourist
circuit, with plenty of guesthouses, hotels and resorts
in the area, many of them catering to Thais.
However, much of the capital’s prosperity is due to
its supply of rice and consumer goods to the drug lords
across the border. The town’s population is
predominantly Shan. Several Karen and Shan villages in
the vicinity can be visited as day trips, and further
afield are Lisu, Lahu and Musoe villages.
Highly recommended is a visit to the morning market
on Phanitwattana Road, a bustling and colourful affair
it offers a great introduction to the sights and smells
of local produce and foodstuffs. Mae Hong Son town also
boasts numerous Burmese and Shan style temples, the most
famous of them and a ‘must-see’ attraction is Wat Doi
Kong Mu which sits on a hilltop and offers spectacular
aerial views of the town below. |
