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Activities Guide

	Sea Zone >> - Beaches - Islands - Marine National Park - Scuba Diving
	Highland Zone >> - National Park - Waterfall - Fauna & Flora
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	Attraction Zone >> - Night Life - Theme Parks - Zoo
	Shopping >> - Weekend Market - Shopping Street - Local Products

Season Guide

	1. January 2. February 3. March 4. April 5. May
	6. June 7. July 8. August 9. September 10. October
	11. November 12. December

Wild-Sunflower Field, Doi Mae U-Kho
covers a large mountainous area in Tambon Mae U-Kho, some 26 Kilometers from the district. The wild-sunflowers called in Thai "Bua Tong" are in full bloom during November which make the hills and surrounding areas look like plated with gold.

Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
Numerous Burmese-style temples can be seen. These include the hilltop Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu which dominates the provincial city. Constructed by Phraya Singhanat- racha, the first King of Mae Hong Son, the hilltop temple affords a wonderful view of the city and surrounding mountains and valleys.

Long-necked Karen
Long-neckd Karen is one of symbol and attractive of Mae Hong Son's tourism site

Huai Nam Dang National Park
The area, stretching out as far as Amphoe Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai, is planted with flowers and trees of cold weather zone which contribute to its scenic landscape. It is accessible by travelling along the Highway No.1095 from Amphoe Pai to the east about 60 kilometers and taking a left turn for another 6 kilometers.

Nam Tok Mae Surin National Park
is situated another 11 kilometers away from Doi Mae U-Kho. Mae Surin Waterfall is 80 meters high and can be seen from the view point at the national park office. The forest here still maintains its natural abundance. Visitors are required to carry their own tents for an overnight stay. Its peak season falls in November to April.

Wat Chong Klang and Wat Chong Kham
These two monasteries share the same compound. Apart from the glass paintings depicting Buddhism and simple lifestyle of the villagers which draw much attention from visitors, there are over 30 wood carving dolls taken from Myanmar about the past century.

Wat Chong Klang
Next to Wat Chong Kham is Wat Chong Klang where a replica of the Phra Phuttha Sihing is installed on an altar. There are several interesting items such as More...

Major Events
Chong Phara Procession
The Chong Phara in the Thai Yai dialect means a castle made of wood, covered with colourful perforated papers and decorated with fruits, flags and lamps. More...

Bua Tong Blossom Festival
Each year in November, the hillsides of Khun Yuam and Mae Sariang districts are filled with a host of golden Bua Tong Blooms. As gay as a daisy and almost as large as a sunflower, more...