One of the most iconic sites in Mae Hong Son is its lake. Right beside the lake, and within the same walls, are two magnificent temples - Wat Chong Klang and Wat Chong Kham. Following pick up from your hotel, visit these two very attractive monasteries which house glass paintings depicting Buddhism and the locals villagers simple way of life and a very striking wicker Buddha image. With the lake, Nong Chong Kham, and the surrounding public park in the front of the white and gold temples and the mountains in the background this is certainly a beautiful place to visit.

See the monument located on Khunlumpraphat Road near the foothill. It is a monument of Praya Singhanatracha, the first Lord and founder of Mae Hong Son.

Continue on to “Wat Phra Thad Doi Kong Moo” which overlooks the provincial city. Constructed by Phaya Singhanatracha in 1860, the hilltop temple temple comprises of several structures including two chedis and two viharns. An extremely tranquil setting, the top of Doi Kong Moo hill provides 360 degree views of Chong Kham Lake, Mae Hong Son, the Pai valley and the airport to one side and the forested hills of Burma to the other side.