Amoi on Pedals: Sufferfest Mae Hong Son (24 Nov to 11 Dec 2025) : Day 7

Taking the shortcut to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu

Morning at Jongkham View. The pavillion with a simple breakfast spread is located right in front of our chalets

Complimentary breakfast

We went through the small little door to get to the lakeside

Behind the fence is our chalet

Another view of the lakeside

The playground section of the lakeside is secured by 2 gates, with one on each end. Thus to get out, we had to go through another gate which is manned by the municipal council.

On Singha-nat Barm Rung Rd, we discovered the most delicious traditional snacks wrapped in banana leaf @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/WDqvcKf8PUBsGiDG6

Looks like Malaysian nyonya kueh

These looks like kueh kochi santan but with different stuffings

These looks like pulut panggang but again different stuffings. Most of the stuffings are made out of banana, sweet potatoes and mung beans.

Still on Singha-nat Barm Rung Rd but at the other entrance to the market

Side lane leading to the market

These baskets with the bamboo pole will be secured to the motorcycle's rear saddle

You can find almost anything in this market from tailoring and clothes alterations to food and vegetables.

Joining the locals for breakfast at the market

We had this popular gooey noodle and tofu

The white tofu is made from soy bean while the yellow tofu is made from split bean

Next to the market is Wat Hua Wiang

Built in 1863 in Burmese architecture, this is the 2nd oldest temple in Mae Hong Son.

Another teak building in the temple complex

The white stupa is a later addition in the temple complex

Sweeping view of Wat Hua Wiang

At Wat Phra Non which is connected to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu via a long staircase.

Ready to run up the stairs!

The cut and dried grass here should have warned us that the stairs to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
is no longer in use...

...and so we begin!

Initially wide, the steps soon becomes narrower!

At the midway point where the stairs ended and there were no clear signs of a continuing path

A Buddha at the midway point

View from the midway point

As it was only another 150m to the temple, we decided to brave the climb. Here's saying goodbye to Mindy and Jasmine who decided to return to the hotel.

It was a matter of bush bashing as we could not see any clear visible trail

Halfway up, we decided to keep right as indicated by Google Maps!

What a relief, we are out of the jungle! View of where we had just come from...

...another view of where we are heading to!

At the end of the pavement is a short series of stairs to get to the road

The road ends at the carpark. We followed the another set of stairs which leads to the temple

Finally, the end is near!

Mission accomplished!

Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu. The larger stupa was built in 1864 whilst the smaller one behind was built in 1870. Both stupas houses the remains of Buddhist monks. As Myanmar is just across the border, the larger stupa houses the body of a Burmese monk

Bells

0 km marker to the temple whilst the city is 3km downhill by road!

There are 2 approaches to Mae Hong Son :
1. Chiang Mai to Mae Sariang to Mae Hong Son = 1824 curves
2. Chiang Mai to Pai to Mae Hong Son = 2224 curves

Mae Hong Son airport

Woodfire brew

Note the coffins and large safe


	Donate a coffin to help the underprivileged.	1,999 baht per coffin	or donate according to your generosity.

Here's a smaller safe to donate for good fortune and blessings

Lunch at 12.30 pm. Amazingly good vegetarian green curry. It was tasty and doesn't leave you thirsty. The red curry was equally good. This was also our 1st Khao Soi for the trip