Mae Hong Son city is Thailand's second northern-most provincial city and it is also one of the most sparingly populated cities with a population of just around 300,000. All visitors who come to Mae Hong Son city first go to visit the Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, which is located to the west of the town but on top of a hill. The temple was built by Phraya Singhanatracha, the first king of Mae Hong Son.
The temple has two chedis, which are built in Burmese-style architecture; the larger of the two was built in 1860 while the smaller one was constructed in 1874. Once you reach the temple, you get one of the most panoramic views of Mae Hong Son and you will understand why the city got its name which literally means City of the Three Mists.
At the foot of the Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is Wat Phra Non. This temple has a 12-meter long reclining Buddha which is built in Thai Yai style architecture. The reclining Buddha was built by Phra Nang Miah, wife of Phraya Sihanatracha in 1875. Another attraction of Wat Phra Non is its two large sculpted lions which stand side by side to provide passage to those who wish to pay homage to the Buddha's relic in Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu.
Just opposite the Wat Phra Non is Wat Kam Ko. This is another old temple of the region and it was built in 1890. The temple is popular for its special architectural feature which you can see right at the entrance. The cover over the entrance arch leads to a wiharn which is built in Burmese style. The temple is a repository of the history of Thai Yai and all the text in the temple is in Thai Yai script.
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