Long-necked Karen are usually found in Mae Hong Son, but it may not be convenient to visit them as you have to drive through winding mountain roads with hundreds of curves. However, you can now see the Long-necked Karen at a hill tribe village called Tong Luang in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, which is about a 40-minute drive from Chiang Mai city. Tourists who visit these hill tribe villages are mostly foreigners. The entrance fee to the village is 500 baht per person, the same for both Thais and foreigners. However, Thai tourists are relatively rare because the entrance fee is a bit expensive for Thais. But if you get to see the life, culture, and way of life of all the hill tribes, it's not expensive at all.

The village offers a variety of souvenirs, including hand-woven fabrics, silverware, and elephant rides. These items are crafted by the various hill tribes residing in the village, which include the Hmong, Karen, Kayaw, Palaung, Lahu Shib Lahu, Yao, and Akha.

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