Place of interesting in the city

Place of interesting in the city

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



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.



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.



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.



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



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.



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.