A small province in the far northwest corner of the country, Mae Hong. Son is cradled in forested mountains, the landscape made a riot of colour when the Golden Bua Tong, or Mexican Sunflower, which grows in abundance, is in bloom.
The provincial capital is small and laid-back, overlooked by the temple-topped peak of Doi Kong Mu, which affords stunning panoramas of the surrounding countryside. In town, two lakeside temples in Burmese provide an enchanting focal point.
North of the capital, the little town of Pai has in recent years become an extremely popular destination, renowned for its air of tranquility and the beauty of its natural surroundings. Rafting on the Pai River is also a big attraction.