TH · Mae Hong Son · 18.16°N 97.93°E

mae sariang

Shan-style temples, Yuam River evenings and a quieter stop on the Mae Hong Son loop.

Best time
November to February is cool and clear, with cold mornings. March and April are hot and often thick with smoke from the burning season. The rains peak in August, when the mountain roads can be slow.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
Fly direct to Chiang Mai (about 2.5 hours from KL), then about 4 hours by road on Route 108 through Hot. There are no scheduled flights to Mae Sariang. Thailand is 1 hour behind KL.
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TH · Mae Hong Sonmae sariang18.16°N 97.93°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Shan-style temples, Yuam River evenings and a quieter stop on the Mae Hong Son loop.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingMae SariangTH, Mae Hong Son
KLmae sariang
≈ 1,720 km from KL, as the crow flies
The Yuam river near the Mae Kong bridge, with the decorative festival decorations

Photo: Angkun-ane · CC BY-SA 4.0

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A small, unhurried town on the Yuam River, at the southern end of the Mae Hong Son loop. Wooden shophouses, Shan-style temples with tiered roofs and riverside dinners make it a good night's stop on the long mountain drive.

Makan

  1. Khao soiNorthern curry noodles with crispy noodles on top; chicken versions are common.Map ↗
  2. Shan-style saladsTomato, pickled tea leaf or Shan tofu, dressed with chilli and peanuts.Map ↗
  3. RotiHot flatbread with curry or condensed milk, a breakfast and late-night staple.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Wat Jong Sung and Wat Si BunruangTwo Shan-style temples side by side in the centre, with layered tin roofs and carved woodwork.Map ↗
  2. The Yuam riverfrontA quiet riverside lane of wooden houses and small restaurants, best around sunset.Map ↗
  3. Wat Phra That Chom MonA hilltop temple just outside town with a view over the valley.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Route 108 is a long road of bends; drive it in daylight and stop for a break at Hot.
  • Halal food is limited. Mae Sariang has a small mosque and Muslim community in town, which is where to ask; Chiang Mai's Muslim quarter near Ban Haw Mosque is the last easy stop for halal khao soi before the drive.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.