Mae Hong Son home of the Thailand hilltribes

Mae Hong Son home of the Thailand hilltribes

Mae Hong Son Province is situated in northern and northwestern Thailand and capper from Bangkok in the north at a hamlet of approximately 924 km. 63% of the kinsmen in the dynasty are members of the elevation tribes, among them the Hmong, Yao, Lahu, Lisu, Akha and Karen. Another substantial ethnic set is the Shan. They have their own lilting dialect, their own architectural lifestyles, their own customs and traditions, and their own delicious cuisine. Many years ago, Hill tribe’s people earn their living from planting drugs but nowadays, the region is really safe for travelers. The locals soon discovered that tourism was a profitable industry and today many guest houses, some modest hotels, and one very good one, tour operators, souvenir shops, and a night market can be found in Mae Hong Son.

Throughout the year, Maehongson holds teeming festivals and events. Tourists can conceive the digression cultures from these events. There are particular dances, rituals, and ceremonies for individual events and festivals. Even the foods are individual for each event.

The district is unseen with the haze all year long. Maehongson gains its heading of “the City of Three Mists” from the story that it has au courant smog in the winter, forest fire mist in the summer and rainy mist in the rainy season.

Festivals and places to see:

Poy Sanglong Festival on March for Shan dudes

Bua Tong Blossom Festival (1 November – 15 November)

Tea Tasting Festival This is anually bound in February to stand coffee klatch produce
of the Rak Thai village.

Wat Phra Non contains a packed Burmese-style Reclining Buddha conception some 12 metres long.

Tham Lot Forest Park

Lisu Tribal Village Pang Paek

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