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Maehongson,
Thailand's northern border city, hiding
itself in between the towering mountains
with densely forested slopes, stretching
to the Burmese border. Maehongson is known
for its charm of s cenery
and culture. The people of Maehongson consists
of the 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. Throughout
the year, Maehongson holds many festivals
and events. Tourists can observe the distinction
cultures from these events. There are different
dances, rituals, and ceremonies for different
events and festivals. Even the foods are
different for each event.
The city is covered with the mist all year
long. Maehongson gains its nickname of "the
City of Three Mists" from the fact
that it has dewy mist in the winter, forest
fire mist in the summer and rainy mist in
the rainy season.
Hotels
and Resorts in Mae Hong Son coming soon...
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