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Mae Hong Son is a
picturesque, mountainous northern province bordering Myanmar to the west and the north. Hill tribes, Burmese-style
temples, rugged mountains, waterfalls, caves and pristine forests lend the province much of its unspoiled charm.
Mae Hong Son province covers an area of 14,244 sq, km, and is administratively divided into 6 districts, and 1 subdistrict
namely: Muang, Mae Sa Riang, Mae La Noi, Pai, Khun Yuam, Sop Moei and Pang Ma Pa Subdistrict. Mae Hong Son province can be
reached from Chiang Mai either by Highway No.108 or via Pai, which shortens the distance to some 274 kilometers. |
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By Car
Mae Hong Son is located 924 kilometres from Bangkok. Drive from
Bangkok to Chiang Mai and then choose the following routes to Mae Hong
Son:
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Chiang Mai Hot Mae Sariang Khun Yuam Mae Hong Son (Route 108) with 1864
curves, a distance of 349 kilometres.
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Chiang Mai Mae Malai Pai Mae Hong Son (Route 1095), a distance of 245
kilometres.By Bus
Muang Nuea Yan Yon Tour Tel: (02) 936-3587-8 operates an
air-conditioned bus which runs directly from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son
every day. The bus departs from Chatuchak (Mochit 2) Bus Terminal at 6
p.m. The trip takes about 17 hours.
By Rail
One can travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by rail and then continue
to Mae Hong Son by bus. For more information, call 1699, (02) 223-7010,
(02) 223-7020
By Air
Thai Airways flies Bangkok-Chiang
Mai-Mae Hong Son daily. Reservation should be made in advance at Tel: 0
2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 or call 1566. |
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Provided by
Tourism Authority of Thailand |
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