Overview
Mae Sariang is a quiet border town in Mae Hong Son Province that offers a slower, more authentic alternative to tourist-heavy Pai and Chiang Mai. Near the Myanmar border, the town provides access to traditional hilltribe villages, natural hot springs, and the Salween River without the crowds.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget guesthouses from 250 baht fan rooms to 400 baht air-con. Riverhouse Hotel ranges 900-2,800 baht with riverside balconies.
Activities
Hot springs 18 km east on Hwy 108. Hilltribe villages and Mae Sam Laeb border village with 600 baht boat trips on the Salween.
Food
Inthira for popular Thai cuisine, Sawadee for Beerlao and river views at 80 baht/bottle. Basic meals under 80 baht at most restaurants.
Transport
Rent bicycles for 50 baht/day or motorbikes for 200 baht/day. Hire a car and driver through guesthouses for longer excursions.
