Get Off-the-Beaten-Track Travel at Mae Sariang

Smaller and lacking Pai's notoriety, Mae Sariang promises quiet authenticity – an opportunity for a true northern Thai experience.

Here, you can trek to local hill tribes, bike through the town, purchase local handicrafts, and visit many temples. Being one of the few foreigners in the area will give you a different perspective on life in rural Thailand.

Mae Sariang is about three hours south of Mae Hong Son city, so either leave early in the morning for a long day trip or plan on spending a night somewhere along the way.