Mae Hong Son
ThailandTH
Town in Thailand
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. As of 2018, the town had 7,066 inhabitants. The town covers the tambon Chong Kham of the Mueang Mae Hong Son district. Mae Hong Son is 883 kilometres (549 mi) north of Bangkok and 251 kilometres (156 mi) northwest of Chiang Mai.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,526
- Coordinates
- 19.300, 97.969
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Elevation
- 240 m
Overview of Mae Hong Son
Set in Thailand, Mae Hong Son is a tiny locality. It counts about 6,526 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on nature, culture and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Mae Hong Son
Nature in Mae Hong Son
(12)Nature lovers get Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Lakes. All of it is drawn from Mae Hong Son's recorded activities. That is 12 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Mae Hong Son
(6)Our data lists Castles, Churches, Docks, Historical Sites and Monuments as culture options here. The full list runs to 6 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mae Hong Son.
Sports in Mae Hong Son
(6)The sports shortlist for Mae Hong Son: Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Skateboard and Slopes. All of it is drawn from Mae Hong Son's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Mae Hong Son
(4)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Climbing and Off Road Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Mae Hong Son.
Water Sports in Mae Hong Son
(2)Water Sports in Mae Hong Son covers Rafting and Wakeboard. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Mae Hong Son.
Nightlife in Mae Hong Son
(1)Nightlife in Mae Hong Son covers Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Mae Hong Son.
Wellness in Mae Hong Son
(1)Mae Hong Son records Therms under wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Mae Hong Son is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Mae Hong Son
(1)Mae Hong Son's other activities entries include Secret. All of it is drawn from Mae Hong Son's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Mae Hong Son
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Mae Hong Son is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Thailand and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Bangkok.
Similar destinations
Places near Mae Hong Son that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mae Hong Son known for?
- Mae Hong Son, in Thailand, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 6,526 residents.
- What can you do in Mae Hong Son?
- Recorded activities in Mae Hong Son include Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Lakes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Mae Hong Son?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Mae Hong Son located?
- Mae Hong Son is located in Thailand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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