Excursions
Edit ThisSoppong
Edit ThisSoppong is a small traditional market village situated on small river, about 75 km from Mae Hong Son. Residents are mostly Shan and hilltribe, with few tourists populating the village, as has become the case with nearby Pai. It is a popular stop for day trips from the provincial capital, and has become known as a "wilderness adventure centre". Besides the shopping experience you can explore hilltribe villages on foot, explore the many caves in the area, birding and experience some very lush, native jungle. The weather more..
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Mae Aw
Edit ThisA good day trip is Mae Aw, a former outpost of the KMT located 22 km north of the provincial capital. On the way to Mae Aw you can stop off at Pha Sua Falls about 11 km north of Route 108. and you also pass some Karen, Shan and Hmong villages as well as the Pang Tong Summer Palace. By the way, the modern name for Mae Aw is Baan Rak Thai (Thai-Loving Village).
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Mae Lanna
Edit ThisMae La-Na is a small Shan village, often known as a starting point for walks in an area of beautiful forests, streams, mountains and caves. There is one guesthouse, but no restaurants. Accomodation can also be arranged in nearby villages, including Soppong, which is about 15 kms away.
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Tham Lot
Edit ThisA large limestone cave with a wide stream running through it. It is located eight km north of Soppong. It is one of the longest caves in Southeast Asia. You can book a tour at Mae Hong Son at probably every tour operator.
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Rafting
Edit ThisRafting on the nearby Pai River is now very popular. Guesthouses and trekking agencies organise these trips. The most common tour leaves from the Pai River pier in Ban Huay Deua, eight km out of town, for a day-long upriver journey of five km. There are other trips possible. The raft trips can be good fun.
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Tham Nam Lang
Edit ThisThis is nine km long cave and it is said to be one of the largest caves in the world in terms of volume. It is located 30 km northwest of Soppong.
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