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Long Neck Karen Village

Long Neck Karen Village

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Operating day: Daily
Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00
 
Long Neck Karen Village Pang Mu, Muang Mae Hong Son, Mae Hong Son. s a minority living in Burma In the past, there was a big battle between Karen forces and the SPDC. Affecting the long necked Karen population.
 
Affected and therefore evacuated to escape the war and lived along the border of the border And some have come to live in Thailand in the area of Mae Hong Son Province.
 
Long Neck Karen Village In Mae Hong Son, can watch 3 long necked karen, each with a distinct identity But no matter where it is, the neck is the same length.
 
Ban Huay Sua Thao Is the longest Karen village near the city Cars can be reached, so there are many tourists visiting to visit the long neck Karen here. If traveling from Khun Yuam District before entering Mae Hong Son town, will see the city gate.
 
Turn left at the gate Follow the signs for about 10 kilometers between the way before reaching the village of Kham Kham, about 8 - 8 times, and will reach Ban Huai Sua Thao. Long-necked Karen here will have about 20 homes, evacuating war refugees into Mae Hong Son for a long time.
 
Traditional life Inside, tourists can come to see the way of life. And can take pictures with Karen Long neck If coming during the weekend, Sat-Sun will also talk and take pictures with the Karen people. Which each person looks cute and the negotiator.
 
Which weekdays, these children will go to school In addition, each house will bring souvenirs for sale to tourists in order to generate revenue. Most products are clad shirts and small jewelry, very inexpensive.
 
Ban Nam Peang Din Is another village where tourists can see the way of life of Karen people Ban Nam Phiang Din is the original community of the long neck Karen that migrated from Myanmar into Thailand.
 
Before splitting into the house, the water, just the soil and the house in Soi So here is a relatively large and old community. And still maintain the traditional Karen lifestyle The village is located on the edge of Pai River. Visiting the long neck Karen here needs to cruise along the Pai River.
 
Along the two sides of the water that descend to the beautiful scenery of nature, rice fields and forests The boat will be taken to park in the village. Which tourists can walk inside the village Can talk and take pictures with long neck Karen.
 
In addition, the village also has souvenirs for sale to tourists as well. The cruise goes and takes about 1-2 hours.
 
Traveling from Mae Hong Son town, take Highway No. 109, go to Khun Yuam District, pass the government center. Observe the arch There is a junction on the right to follow Highway No. 1025, about 600 meters to the intersection, turn left and follow the signs for about 1 .5 kilometers.
 
Then there will be a right junction, opposite Mae Hong Son Public Park, along Ro Pho Road, passing Ban Pong Daeng and Ban Huai Dua. The distance is 4 kilometers. Park the car at Ban Huai Dua Pier. Then contact Mao Long Tail Boat at Ban Huai Dua Pier.
 
Ban Nai Soi Is a long-necked Karen who migrated from Ban Nam Pheang Din The house in the village is a large Karen community as well as Ban Nam Jiang Din. Have a similar way of life Dwell in the valley With the creek flowing through.
 
Traveling to see the long neck Karen here can travel by car. From Mae Hong Son to continue along the route to Pang Ma Pha and Pai (highway 1095), as well as at Km 198-199.
 
Will have a sign to turn left to Ban Rak Thai Then turn to follow the sign to drive until you see the intersection. There is a sign to turn left to the Ban Nai Soi. Drive along the signpost and continue to reach the village. The last 2 km road will be a dirt road. Must cross the creek And up the hill is quite steep Should use the car rental service to visit the village If driving by yourself Four wheel cars had no problems. 

Suburban Living Category: Suburban Living

Village, Community Group: Village, Community

Last Update : 5 YearAgo

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