Mae Hong Son Loop
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Mae Hong Son Loop is a popular route through Northern Thailand, particularly with motorcyclists and bicyclists, for those looking to get out of the bustling Chiang Mai and experience northern culture.
UnderstandThis 600 km circular route starts from Chiang Mai, takes you through Mae Hong Son Province, and ends back up at Chiang Mai.
PrepareAs with anywhere in Thailand, sunscreen and mosquito repellent are musts.
Get inPublic buses connect all legs of the loop: Chiang Mai, Pai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang.
GoThese directions start from Chiang Mai and assume a clockwise direction.
Go nextIf you have more time, consider extending the loop by heading north to Chiang Rai, stopping overnight at Chiang Dao and Mae Salong.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Mae Hong Son Loop" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons