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| Sights & Activities - Maehongson |
| Maehongson, Thailand's northern border city, hiding itself in between
the towering mountains with densely forested slopes, stretching to
the Burmese border.The little town of Maehongson gives you something
different from other cities in the North.Most habitants are Shan race,
so they have their own cultural characteristics. Shans who live in
the city and the hilltribe people who live in remote villages on mountain
tops where elements of lifestyle have changed little in hundreds of
years. The Shans' ancestors came from Shans region in Burma. The hilltribe
people consist of Karen, Lisu, Mhong, Lahu, and Lua. Both the Shans
and the hilltribemen have their own distinctive cultures. They have
their own lilting dialect, their own architectural lifestyles, their
own customs and traditions, and their own delicious cuisine. |
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Morning Market
At Maehongson's morning market there is a colorful choice of fruits and
vegetables for sale, and many different kinds of people both selling and
buying. The market is located on Phanitwattana Road and begins at dawn
every morning. Here you can touch the lives of the local people who have
every kind of local produce for sale, including Shan food and a delicious
selection of sweets. |
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The Phrayasighanatracha
It is situated on Kunlumprapat road. Prayasighanatracha is the first ruler
of Maehongson. The local villagers had praised as a prince in familia with
the cultural pattern of Chan State of Burma. During Phayasinghanatracha
period Maehongson had developed rapidly and in 1885 the most city wall
was buit.
At present there was traces of a water channel that can be partly recognised.There
was also a local market called "Pok Kad Kaew" which is situated near
Mouy Tor temple junction.This had indicated that commerce and trading had played
an important role in every day's lift of Maehongson people. |
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Phrathat Doi Gongmoo Temple
The hilltop temple affords a wonderful view of the city
and surrounding mountains and valley, constructed by
Phaya Singhanatrach, the first king fo Mea Hong Son, built high
up on the mountainside on the west side of the town.There
are some interesting examples of religious architecture,
such as the two Mon style cement chedis that stand out
dramatically. All around the temple are magnificent views
that offer a panoramic perspective of the town and surrounding
countryside. There is a 1.6 kms long asphalt road from
the town up to the temple. |
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Jong Kham and Jong Klang Temples
Jong Kham and Jong Klang temples are situated
on Jong Kham Lake and are oldest temples in Maehongson. There
are interesting examples of ancient art inside, such as the
collection of Burmese style wooden carved dolls, the Burmese
style glass paintings and the Mon style cement chedis. Many
visitors take photographs of the temple and the lake. |
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Hua Wieng Temple
The Buddha statue in Hua Wieng temple was brought
from Burma and is designed in the Mandalay style. It is a fine
example of Burmese art and is held to be the most important
Buddha statue in Maehongson |
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Kamkho Temple
Another name of this temple is Dok Bun Nag temple
which is shady and pleasant having ancient in the ancient local
dialect informing the history fo thai Yai People.Kam koh temple
is also situated at the foot of Gong Moo Mountain, across from
Phra Non temple and has beautifully decorated galvanized iron
roofs. |
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Phra Non Temple
Phra Non temple is located at the base
of Gongmoo Mountain and houses a large Buddha statue
contains a huge Burmese style Reclining Buddha image, 12 meters
long. The temple also houses ashes of former Mea Hong
Son rulers. Two massive stone lions guard the temple staircase.
There is a museum of ancient tools, and the main hall
has a roof decorated in the Shan style with galvanized
iron. Many tourists come to visit this temple. |
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Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Training Center Mae Hong Son Arts
For decades one of the many royal duties of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand is to accompany His Majesty the King during visit to people in all parts of kingdom. In 1980,during visit to living in Huay Duea village at Mae Hong Son Province. Her Majesty perceived that most people were in poverty-stricken conditions. As a result Her Majesty graciously extended her assistance towards the relief of poverty by creating supplementary occupations in order to increase family incense. Apart from above. Thai handicrafts folk arts and culture of Mae Hong Son were continuously preserved for the next generations. |
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