Sights in Mae Hong Son
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Wat Jong Klang Museum
This Museum in Wat Jong Klang, houses 150-year-old wooden dolls from Mandalay that depict some of the more gruesome aspects of the wheel of life. Wat Jong Klang has several areas that women are forbidden to enter – not unusual for Burmese-Shan Buddhist temples.
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Wat Hua Wiang
This wát, east of Th Khunlum Praphat, is recognised for its bòht boasting an elaborate tiered wooden roof and a revered bronze Buddha statue from Mandalay.
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Wat Jong Kham & Wat Jong Klang
Wat Jong Kham was built nearly 200 years ago by Thai Yai (Shan) people, who make up about half of the population of Mae Hong Son Province. Wat Jong Klang houses 100-year-old glass jataka paintings and a museum with 150-year-old wooden dolls from Mandalay that depict some of the more gruesome aspects of the wheel of life. Wat Jong Klang has several areas that women are forbidden to enter – not unusual for Burmese-Shan Buddhist temples.
The temples are lit at night and reflected in Nong Jong Kham – a popular photo op for visitors.
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Other Temples
Other notable temples include Wat Kam Kor, known for its unique covered walkway, and Wat Phra Non home to the largest reclining Buddha in town.
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