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Things to see in Mae Hong Son (Thailand): 7 places and when to go
Mae Hong Son is a town in Thailand, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), Nature (2), Wildlife (2). The best known are Namtok Mae Surin National Park, Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea National Park and Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu. The best time to come is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. In June there are 13 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Thailand · 19.301, 97.969
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- November to February.
- Also possible
- March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- CNX Chiang Mai, 120 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mae Hong Son
The places in and around Mae Hong Son, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Namtok Mae Surin National ParkNational park in Thailand21 km
- Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea National ParkNational park in Thailand28 km
- Wat Phrathat Doi Kong MuBuddhist temple in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand917 m
- Wat Chong KhamBuddhist temple in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand357 m
- Wat Kam KoBuddhist temple in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand650 m
- Wat Phra NonBuddhist temple in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand683 m
- Wat Chong KlangBuddhist temple in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand368 m
When to go to Mae Hong Son
The best time to visit Mae Hong Son is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:57
- FebBest time11:22
- MarPossible11:52
- AprBetter not12:27
- MayPossible12:55
- JunPossible13:09
- JulPossible13:03
- AugPossible12:39
- SepPossible12:06
- OctPossible11:33
- NovBest time11:04
- DecBest time10:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 51. In January, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mae Hong Son
The nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX, Chiang Mai), 120 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Chiang Mai36 places120 km
- Lampang6 places195 km
- Phayao5 places204 km
- Chiang Rai19 places206 km
- Phrae5 places264 km
- Uttaradit6 places292 km
And all of Thailand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mae Hong Son?
The best known: Namtok Mae Surin National Park, Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea National Park, Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu, Wat Chong Kham, Wat Kam Ko. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mae Hong Son?
November to February; also possible: March and May to October. In June there are 13 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 51.
How do you get to Mae Hong Son?
The nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 120 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mae Hong Son as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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