Sights in Mae Hong Son
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Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu
Edit ThisThis hilltop temple was built by the first Mae Hong Son king, Phraya Singhanatracha, in the mid 19th century. Set at an altitude of 1500m on Doi Kong Mu it offers a wonderful view of the city and the encompassing mountains and valleys.
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Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu
Edit ThisThis hilltop temple was built by the first Mae Hong Sorn king, Phraya Singhanatracha, in the mid 19th century. Set at an altitude of 1500m on Doi Kong Mu it offers a wonderful view of the city and the encompassing mountains and valleys. At the foot of the windy road that leads to this temple is another, Wat Phra Non, the first to be built in the city, containing a huge Burmese style reclining Buddha. The ashes of the Mae Hong Sorn's kings are housed in the temple, which has two giant stone lions standing guard at the base of the staircase.
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Wat Jong Kham
Edit ThisThis temple is situated in the same compound as Wat Jong Klang. At the northern edge of the complex there is a colonial style building housing a large seated Buddha. The two temples are situated in front of the pond Nong Chong Kham, which acts as a public park and is a great resting place.
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Wat Jong Klang
Edit ThisThe site started out as a rest pavilion for monks on pilgrimage. The wat was added later in the 19th century by Shans living in the area. Inside there is a collection of Burmese carved wooden dolls - tukata, depicting characters from the Jataka tales (stories of Buddha's previous life episode). There are also beautiful glass paintings, depicting aspects of Buddhism and simple local activities.
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Wat Hua Wiang
Edit ThisThis temple enshrines a brass Buddha image, Phra Chao Phara La Khaeng, a replica of the one in Myanmar.
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Wat Phra Non
Edit ThisAt the foot of the windy road that leads to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is another temple. It is containing a huge Burmese style reclining Buddha. The ashes of the Mae Hong Sorn's kings are housed in the temple, which has two giant stone lions standing guard at the base of the staircase.
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Wat Tham Pla
Edit ThisLiterally translated into English Wat Tham Pla means - Temple Cave Fish
Although there is no actual cave you can go into, there are
plenty of fish of the carp variety who like the cool waters of a natural stream
that emerges out of a hill where this national park is based. It’s not a huge
attraction in itself but with lots of shaded area set in pretty manicured
gardens, it’s a nice place to break up the journey from Mae Hong Son to Pai.
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