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Amphoe Mae Sariang
Salween National Park
 Covering
a forested area of 721 square kilometers, the Salawin National Park
is on the bank of the Salween or Salawin River on the Thai-Myanma
border, about 164 kilometres south of Mae Hong Son. The Salawin
River originates from Tibet before winding through China, Thailand
and Myanmar for a total distance of more than 3,000 kilometres.
The river is regarded as the borderline between Myanmar and Thailand
for a distance of 120 kilometres.
Visitors wishing to take a boat along the river have tocontact
the park headquarters for their safety during the journey. The headquaters
also provide accommodation and other facilities. To get to the headquarters,
one can take Route 1194 from Mae Sariang district for about 4 kilometres,
then turn right and continue along a dirt road for 4 kilometres.
The best time for boat trip is from March to April when the water
level is low and sandy beaches appear. Sceneries along the riverbanks
are captivating with forest and mountains and dotted with small
hamlets.
For more information, contact Salawin National Park: P.O. Box 8,
Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son 58110.
Wat Chomthong
1 kilometres up to a hill near Mae Sariang district, this
temple enshrines a huge Buddha image and overlooks the beautiful
scenery of Mae Sariang.
Wat Kittiwong
This temple enshrines Lord Buddha’s relics brought
from Chiang Mai. The door and window of the chapel are decorated
with beautiful stucco designs.
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