Mae Sariang Today
Mae Sariang is, like many rural towns, possessed of some delightfully well-hidden gems. This applies equally to temples, restaurants, bars & entertainment, and specialty shops. Only by spending time here do you steadily peel back the layers, and find the essence of town.
Buddha overlooking Mae Sariang provides a good vantage point.
Whilst its “on the beaten track” for international and domestic tourists doing the Mae Hong Son loop, the highway bypasses town. Many people sail on by, blissfully unaware of what they are missing.
The people are an ethnic mix of Thai, Karen, Tai Yai /Shan and hill tribes, variously Muslim, Christian, Buddhist and pagan. This mix is reflected in architecture, menus and costume.
The town is enjoying some new development (Sept 2009) with a 3rd gas station and Seven 11 just opening adjacent to the bus station, plus a new Yamaha Square outlet under construction.
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The Thai New Year or Songkran Festival is basically a nation-wide water fight... not so good if you're motorcycle touring!
Mae Ngao National Park is located 50 kms south of Mae Sariang, on Highway 105 (Mae Sariang to Mae Sot)