Bua Tong fields at Doi Mae U-kho, Mae Hong Son

The Dok Bua Tong (may be classified as wild sunflowers) blooms during November painting the entire hilly area of Doi Mae U-kho in brilliant yellow draw flocks of visitors to Khun Yuam district. Camping sites arranged during the Bua Tong Bloom Festival is 26 kilometers from the district on Highway No. 1263.

MAE HONG SON is nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world. Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, the name refers to the fact that is terrain is highly suitable for the training of elephants. Former governors of Chiang Mai used to organise the rounding up of wild elephants which were then trained before being sent to the capital for work. Today, Mae Hong Son is one of the dream destinations for visitors. Daily flights into its small airport bring growing numbers of tourists, attracted by the spectacular scenery, numerous hilltribe communities and soft adventure opportunities.

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China Town "Yaowarat"

Wanit 1 (Sampeng Lane)

Wanit 1 (Sampeng)

within which retailers and wholesalers of textile are located. Sampeng is Bangkok's center of textile wholesalers that sell everything about clothing making , gifts, souvenirs, stationery, etc .

Talat Kao (The Old Market)

Talat Kao (The Old Market) has been the market place of China Town (Yaowarat) for over 100 years.

Leng Buai Ia Shrine, Chinese Temple

Leng Buai Ia Shrine was originally an ancient Tae Chew Shrine. Chinese businessmen in this area came to the place of worship for refuge and to improve the prosperity of their businesses. The shrine is a medium-sized building built in traditional chinese architectural style. It is central Ayutthaya period, from the main entrance of the shrine, there is a building built in the shape of a mountain in keeping with chinese tradition. The roof is made of glazed, colored tiles, two stuccoed dragons facing each other decorate the rooftop. The columns of the shrine are encircled by loop, stuccoed dragons, inside there is an altar of Leng Buai Ia and his wife in the center, that of Gong-Wu deity on the left and that of the queen of heaven on the right, to the right close to the entrance is an ancient bell built by Emperor Tao Kwong towards the end of the Ching Dynasty.

This three-hundred year old shrine also features some significant ancient objects, for example, three ancient plaques written in the reign of Emperor Kwang Si of the Ching Dynasty; a bell inscribed with the name of Choen Thai Chue, made for this shrine in particular and a container for incense sticks a royal gift from King Chulalongkorn, King Rama V.

credit : Leng Buai Ia Shrine's sign board