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Mae Hong Son City: A Peaceful Respite
Beyond the Dot, Mae Hong Son City, Thailand

Mae Hong Son City: A Peaceful Respite

Mae Hong Son City may be the capital and administrative centre of Mae Hong Son Province, but it hardly feels like a city. Instead, it comes across as a sleepy town, with a laid back vibe, quiet streets and low rise buildings, and none of the heavy tourist crowds found in places like Chiang Mai or Pai. We made our way here after leaving Ban Rak Thai. The distance is only less than 40 km but it still takes about an hour’s drive due to the winding mountain roads.

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Travelling the Mae Hong Son Loop
Beyond the Dot, Thailand, Travelling the Mae Hong Son Loop

Travelling the Mae Hong Son Loop

There are road trips, and then there are Road Trips. These are the road trips that offer fantastic scenery, unique stop overs and a drive like no other. Some of them are even world famous like the Great Ocean Road in Australia with its rugged coastline and scenic bends.

In Southeast Asia, the Mae Hong Son Loop is probably one of Thailand’s greatest road trips. Especially popular with motor cyclists, its a circuit of more than 600 km winding its way through the mountains of Northern Thailand. The route starts and ends in Chiang Mai. Along the way, you will see misty mountains, quaint villages tucked in valleys, cozy home stays and esoteric cafes. Being a loop, you can travel in any direction; clockwise or anti-clockwise.

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