Mae Hong Its, the second province more in north of Thailand, covers a surface of 14 244 km², account several high mountains and profits from a pleasant and fresh climate almost all the year.
Although it is close with Myanmar (Burma), there is no yet legal border post.
The Burmese influence is very important and can be observed in the architecture of constructions and local temples.
Population includes/understands Thai Yai (or Shan), which are related with the Burmese tribes, and various tribes of which Karen (most famous to which the women belong to long the necks of tribe Pa Dong), Hmong, Lahu, Lua and Lisu, dispersed in this area.
The whole area is very animated in February when innumerable blazing sunflowers cover the sides with the mountains.

The recluse city in the western and Capital north provincial of the same name is only one large village. The city is known like the city of the three fogs, the clouds low wrapping the deadened municipality.
The city itself counts many temples and adorable pagodas of Burmese style, which mix perfectly with ambient peace.
Not far, settled mixed and varied tribal groups which venerate the sand valleys and the crowned cave where fish giant cats swim freely with the blessing of the local spirits.
The markets of the morning are particularly interesting. One can buy there not only current domestic ustensils and local foodstuffs, but also a whole selection of insects to be eaten, such as the locusts and the edges of ants...
Mae Hong Its is easily accessible from Chiang May by road or plane.