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November 20, 2016
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As the refreshing showers fade, the crisp autumn breeze takes over, ushering in the first chills of the year. Are you ready to embark on a thrilling climb to embrace the season's embrace? We are! Let's go!
Mae Hong Son... is the destination for this trip!!
Our journey begins in Chiang Mai, with two routes to choose from when heading to Mae Hong Son.
The first route is Highway 108, which passes through Hod District, Mae Sariang District, Khun Yuam District, and ends at Mae Hong Son City District, covering a distance of 349 kilometers and 1864 curves.
The second route: Take Highway 1095 from Chiang Mai city, passing through Mae Rim, Mae Taeng, Pai, and Pang Ma Pha districts, ending at Mae Hong Son city. The total distance is 245 kilometers, with 2,224 curves.
Our circular route through Mae Hong Son took us along Highway 1095 on the way there and Highway 108 on the way back. While we had the freedom to choose the direction of each leg of the journey, one thing we couldn't escape was the abundance of curves on both routes.
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We stayed in Chiang Mai for one night before heading to our next destination. We chose to stay at the Royal View Resort, located in the Santitham area. The resort offers convenient parking and a unique welcome drink: ice cream!
Coconut ice cream with a variety of toppings to choose from.
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After finishing the ice cream, we went upstairs to check out the room. While walking, we admired the beautiful garden of the resort. It felt like we were in England, even though I've never been there. Haha!
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Come and see inside the room. Isn't it beautiful?!!!
Another thing I love is the specially made lotion with a delightful lemon scent. It's so tempting, I almost want to sneak it home! But of course, I wouldn't do that.
As dusk settled upon our arrival in Chiang Mai, we unpacked our belongings and ventured out to explore the culinary offerings of the neighborhood. Notably, this area was relatively devoid of tourists.
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Among the many street food options available, grilled items are particularly popular. These include a variety of ingredients such as squid, pork, pork intestines, shrimp, sausages, meatballs, and various types of mushrooms. The affordability and widespread availability of these grilled dishes make them a favorite among locals.
The resort is within walking distance, with various shops and restaurants located in the alleyways around the Santitham intersection. In addition to grilled food stalls, there are also cooked-to-order food stalls, noodle shops, and dessert shops.
Our dinner today was stir-fried chicken with basil and a fried egg. No need to repeat, haha. After dinner, we walked back to our accommodation to help with digestion.
The room rate includes breakfast. The breakfast options include rice porridge, fried rice, cornflakes, and an American breakfast.
The pot contains both fried rice and rice porridge, enough to satisfy your hunger.
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Full! Let's continue our journey. From Chiang Mai, we head towards Mae Rim and Mae Taeng. Once we reach the Mae Malai intersection, we turn left onto the Pai-Mae Hong Son road. From this point, we will be on Highway 1095.
Upon turning left, we were immediately greeted by a sharp curve, leaving us unprepared. However, we had anticipated this challenge and came well-equipped with candy, inhalants, balm, and even preserved plums.
Note: There is a gas station just past the Mae Malai intersection. It's a good idea to fill up there to avoid running out of gas during your trip.
After driving through the curve for a while, I have to thank Bua!!! Bua really helped us a lot 555++
This path has 2224 curves, each of which is a short, continuous curve. Therefore, do not be distracted, or you may end up exploring the ravine.
No need to worry! This route has many interesting stops along the way. You can take a break, take some pictures, and then continue your journey. The distance from Mae Malai Junction to Pai is approximately 98 kilometers, but it takes almost 3 hours to travel.
Our first stop was the Pai Historical Bridge, where souvenir shops lined both sides of the road. Public restrooms were also available. As we visited on a weekday, there were not many tourists. We didn't stay long at this spot and continued our journey.
Pai... has many interesting tourist attractions, including the "Santichon Village". This is a Yunnan Chinese community located 4.5 kilometers from Pai, on the way to Mae Hong Son. In the past, this village was a source of drugs, but now it is a tourist destination.
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The souvenir shop offers a variety of products, including tea, tea sets, and dried fruits.
Ferris wheel, but in Yunnan dialect, it is called "Ya Kuachiu" and can accommodate four people.
We didn't try the swings, but we didn't miss out on the food. We had to try some Yunnan food, especially the "Yunnan pork leg".
In addition to souvenir shops, the Yunnan community in Santichon Village also boasts Yunnan restaurants that offer tourists a taste of authentic Yunnan cuisine, allowing them to experience the essence of Yunnan culture through its flavors.
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The restaurant's interior is spacious and well-ventilated, making for a comfortable dining experience. The menu offers a variety of dishes, but the must-try is the Yunnan pork leg.
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Following with a hot steamed bun.
This is Yunnan-style minced pork salad.
The final dish on display was a Yunnan soup, its broth simmered from pickled mustard greens and goat meat. Yes, goat meat.
The food here is not too oily and tastes pretty good. (Where did that go?) 555++ Very childish joke.
After enjoying delicious food and beautiful cultural sights, prepare yourself for the next exciting stage of your journey.
After leaving Pai, continue driving along Highway 1095. There will be another rest stop, "Doi Kiew Lom," 19 kilometers before reaching Pang Ma Pha District.
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Doi Kiew Lom... is a viewpoint where you can see the beautiful mountain ranges as far as the eye can see. It is located between Pai and Pang Ma Pha. It is a different place from Doi Kiew Lom in Huai Nam Dang.
Doi Kiew Lom is the last viewpoint before reaching Pang Ma Pha. This point has a bathroom service and a coffee shop where you can relax. After leaving Doi Kiew Lom for a while, you will reach Pang Ma Pha District. We will stop and rest here!!
To fully explore Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son, it is recommended to plan a multi-day trip to allow ample time for visiting various attractions. The duration of the trip can be adjusted based on individual schedules and preferences.
As you know, most of the time is spent on traveling. On some routes, we cannot use the speed of the car very much. For safety, it is better to drive slowly, okay!!
Pang Ma Pha is a small district located between Pai and Mae Hong Son. While it may seem like just a stopover town, it actually boasts several noteworthy attractions. This is precisely why we chose to linger here, rather than simply passing through.
Our accommodation tonight, "The Rock Pang Mapha", has a black dog as its symbol.
To be continued... I will divide the story of Pang Mapha into several parts to avoid overwhelming the readers. Stay tuned for the next chapter!
To conclude this story, here is a picture of the evening atmosphere at Pang Mapha for you to enjoy. (Wow!! There are a lot of them) 555++
Thank you for the travel route information from http://www.dooasia.com.
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Image source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
Our romantic journey along the 2,224 curves comes to an end here. In the next episode, we will continue our exploration of Pang Mapha District. Stay tuned!
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