[2025 Mae Hong Son Attraction] Travel Guide for Mae Hong Son Mountain Wat (Updated May)

#traveldiaries Mae Hong Son is a remote, mountainous province in northern Thailand, bordering Myanmar (Burma). Though sparsely populated, it's ethnically diverse and home to hill tribes such as the Shan and Hmong. The capital, also called Mae Hong Son, is a gateway to the region's hills. It's overlooked by Wat Phrathat Doi Kongmu, a Burmese-style monastery with 2 ornate white chedis (stupas) built in the 19th century. Generally, with its hilly landscapes, Mae Hong Son has cooler temperatures than other provinces in Thailand, which is often perceived as more pleasant to travel . #100waysoftravel #localguides #traveldiaries

Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is a beautiful temple located in the secluded mountains of Mae Hong Son, creating a peaceful and sacred atmosphere. Visiting the temple offers a spectacular view of the highlands, and the experience of standing on the top and enjoying nature is truly special. The scenery is even more fantastic when you visit during sunrise or sunset. This is the perfect place for travelers who want to find peace of mind and deep contemplation, and is also a great place for those who want spiritual healing. #Southeast Asia Travel

Mae Hong Son 2 days 1 night travel plan 🌿⛰️ Nature x Culture x Tea Cafe ⸻ 🌅 DAY 1: Pai – Ban Rak Thai 🔹 Chu Tong Pae, the Bridge of Faith – a long bamboo bridge in the middle of the rice fields, connecting to Phu Sama Temple, worship and receive positive energy ⏰ Time spent: 30-45 minutes 🔹 Pai Historical Bridge – an important check-in point for Pai, an old bridge with stories from World War II ⏰ Time spent: 30 minutes 🔹 Travel to Ban Rak Thai – a Yunnan Chinese village in the middle of a valley, cool weather all year round 🔹 Lee Wai Tea Plantation, Ban Rak Thai – sit and sip fragrant tea, enjoy the view of the tea plantation and the adobe houses The atmosphere is like being in China ⏰ Time spent: 1 hour 🔹 Stay at Rak Thai Village – Sleep in a adobe house, feel like Yunnan, eat pork leg with steamed buns, the weather is super nice ⸻ 🌄 DAY 2: Pang Ung – Mae Hong Son City 🔹 Pang Ung – See the lake in the middle of the pine forest, breathe in the fresh morning air, take beautiful pictures ⏰ Time spent: 1-1.5 hours 🔹 Travel to Mae Hong Son City 🔹 Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu – A sacred temple of Mae Hong Son City, located on a mountain, beautiful view, can see the whole city ⏰ Time spent: 1 hour ⸻ 💡 Additional tips: • Ban Rak Thai is cold, should bring a jacket • Pang Ung in the morning, light fog, beautiful pictures • Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is suitable to go in the evening, beautiful light, good atmosphere 📌 Summary: This trip has everything from nature, tea plantations, beautiful temples, and historical bridges! 🚗✨ #Travel Plan Giveaway #Mae Hong Son #Ban Rak Thai #Historic Tha Pai Bridge #Bridge of Faith

Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is an important temple located on the summit of Doi Kong Mu in the heart of Mae Hong Son city. This significant temple is used for important Buddhist ceremonies in the province. You can drive up to the temple or walk up the Naga stairs, which is not difficult. From the viewpoint, you can see the entire Mae Hong Son city and its airport clearly. The highlight of the temple is the pair of Tai Yai-Burmese style pagodas. In front of the pagodas, there is a bell. It is believed that if you ring this bell, you will return to Mae Hong Son as many times as you ring it. Not far from there, the temple's coffee shop offers a place to sit and enjoy coffee while taking in the city view. This spot is ideal for watching the sunrise and the sea of mist covering Mae Hong Son during the winter. On the other side, there is a path leading up to the temple's ordination hall. To the right of the ordination hall is a spot to watch the sunset behind the mountains. Opening hours: Every day from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM Location: Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, Chong Kham Subdistrict, Mueang Mae Hong Son District, Mae Hong Son Province, 58000 📌 https://maps.app.goo.gl/irDY3PwiHn6jZeNv5

The temple of Mae Hong Son Province🤍 🪧Located on Doi Kong Mu, it was originally called Wat Plai Doi. It is considered an important place of worship in Mae Hong Son. There are two beautiful pagodas: the large pagoda, which contains the relics of Phra Moggallana Thera, and the small pagoda. 🌥️The area of ​​Wat Phra That offers a beautiful view of the city of Mae Hong Son. The atmosphere is great. This temple also organizes annual festivals, such as New Year's Day, Songkran Day, and the end of Buddhist Lent, where there will be Tak Bat Daowadung or Tak Bat Thevo Rohana. 🫧Inside the temple, there is also the Phra That Doi Kong Mu temple, the Buddha image in the temple, the principal Buddha image in the temple, and a lion statue. Tourists who come to Mae Hong Son Province often come to pay homage for good fortune. ⏰ Open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 📍Chong Kham Subdistrict, Mueang District, Mae Hong Son Province #Songkran2024Travel #VisitMaeHongSon #BeautifulTemples #BeautifulTemplesAcrossThailand