Thailand Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son is a town in north-west Thailand, capital of Mae Hong Son Province. It is in the Shan Hills, near the border with Burma along the banks of the River Pai. The town has some tourist infrastructure, including many guesthouses and several internet cafes. It also has a vegetarian restaurant near the main market. It is a popular jumping-off point for tours to visit hill tribe villages, caves, and waterfalls in the area. There are also some hot springs nearby. "Thung Dok Bua Tong" in Amphoe Khun Yuam, where the fields of wild sunflowers bloom and cover the hills during the month of November, is best reached from Mae Hong Son and lies some 80 km away.

Mae Sariang is a small town and district alongside the Yuam River in Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand, along the Myanmar border. The areas around Mae Sariang are mountainous and forested. The area has many links to Burma, such as its architecture and a large population of Burmese Muslims. The small village is becoming more and more popular because of its relaxed atmosphere along the river. Mae Sariang has a high potential in ecotourism and trekking. Many small ethnic communities live around Mae Sarian. Moreover, in the north area of Mae Sariang, there are national parks where trekking is quite developed because of the beauty of the mountains and the jungle.