Mae Hong Son
This little provincial capital in the Shan Hills of north-west Thailand, Mae Hong Son sits along the banks of the River Pai near the border with Myanmar, with mountains close on all sides. The town has a notably active café and restaurant scene for its size, and scenic viewpoints are within easy reach of the centre.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population9,109
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.5 mi
Mae Hong Son: quick answers
Where is Mae Hong Son?
Mae Hong Son is in Thailand, about 121 km75 miles in a straight line from Chiang Mai.
How do you get to Mae Hong Son?
The nearest airport is Mae Hong Son (HGN), about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mae Hong Son?
The warmest month is April, averaging 29°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 21°C69°F. The wettest month is August, with about 294 mm11.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mae Hong Son?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 32 restaurants, 22 cafés and 18 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Mae Hong Son?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ban Rak Thai.