Pangmapha Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand
About Pangmapha
Pangmapha is in northwestern Mae Hong Son Province, along the border with Burma. Better known is Soppong, a small village in a small valley in the Pangmapha District. Soppong is on the main road, between Pai and Mae Hong Son on the Mae Hong Son Loop. The village is a trading and market centre for the many hill tribe villages that populate the area. There are about 350 homes in the whole village area. The population is about 40% hill tribe (mostly Karen, Lisu and Lahu), 40% Burmese Shan, 20% Thai, as well as few Haw Chinese Muslim families. The area does not attract many visitors, in contrast to Pai, 45km away, which has become crowded with tourists and now contains more than 300 guesthouses and hotels. There are several guesthouses and restaurants in Pangmapha, but very few tourist-oriente
Top Attractions in Pangmapha
Explore the best things to see and do in Pangmapha:
- ★Caving
- ★Flying Turtle Cooking School
- ★Hiking
- ★Kayaking
- ★Tham Lot Cave
Where to Eat in Pangmapha
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jungle House
Where to Stay in Pangmapha
- 🏨Cave Lodge
- 🏨Soppong River Inn
Pangmapha Travel Guide Sections
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