Karen and Karen Longneck Hill Tribe Information 🏞️ Origins and Historical Roots The Karen are one of the oldest and most widespread hill tribes in Southeast Asia. Their ancestry can be traced back to the Sino-Tibetan regions of southern China and Tibet. By the 12th century, they had begun migrating southward, establishing settlements
Attractions in Mae Sariang - Mae Sariang District Mae Sariang located on the Mae Hong Son Loop route 200km south west of Chiang Mai is a small and sleepy town. Located in a valley surrounded by mountains and forests, it is mostly populated by the Shan people (or Tai Yai as they call
Attractions in Mae La Noi District One of the 7 districts of Mae Hong Son, Mae La Noi remains very traditional. Most of the population here are Shan, Lawa, or Karen Hill tribe. The town is very small with a market, ATM, hospital, post office. Most people pass by this town on the
Attractions in Khun Yuam District From the city of Mae Hong Son, go along the high way the Highway no. 108 (Mae Hong Son – Khun Yuam). The small market town of Khun Yuam services the local villages situated in the Yuam River valley, approximately half way between Muang Mae Hong Son and
Attractions in Pai District Pai, located 111 km. from Mae Hong Son, is a quiet, relaxed little town set amid superb scenery and popular as a base for exploring the natural attractions of the area. Enclosed in a lofty mountain range, Pai district is endowed with many forms of natural wonders such as
Amphoe Pang Mapha or Soppong Attractions Pang Mapha district is about 800 sq. km in size, located mid-way between Mae Hong Son and Pai- Pang Mapna is the northernmost district (Amphoe) of Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand. Pang Mapha is one of the least densely populated districts in Thailand.
Salawin National Park or Lum Nam Khong Salawin National Park: A Wilderness Rich in Nature, Culture, and Mystery Salawin National Park, formerly known as Salatrin.erw, is one of Thailand's most secluded and captivating natural preserves. Officially designated as a national park in 1994, it spans an impressive 721.52 square kilometers across Sop
Namtok Mae Surin National Park : Attractions in Mae Hong Son Namtok Mae Surin National Park is a hidden jewel of Mae Hong Son, located across Khun Yuam and Mueang districts in Thailand’s mountainous northwest. Covering nearly 400 square kilometers, this is Thailand’s 37th national park, declared in 1981 to protect its
Amphoe Muang Mae Hong Son Attractions Mae Hong Son is named as the city of three misty season (Muang Sam Mok) located in the embrace of mountains. Here is just a small city with a few road. It is all great in many aspects, natural or cultural. The center of the city
Attractions in Mae Hong Son Thailand Nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world. Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, the name refers to the fact that this terrain is highly suitable for the training
