Soppong Travel Guide
Soppong is a small but thriving little market town halfway between Pai and Mae Hong Son. There are some excellent resorts here, and the caving and trekking is superb.
- Worth It?
- If you are into caves, don't miss the chance to explore the hundreds of them around Soppong.
- What to Do
- walk from your resort to a hill tribe village, explore the dozens of caves in the area and drive a scooter along dirt roads and see what you can find.
- Best Time to Go
- due to the dirt roads and trails, the dry winter season from November to May is best.
- How Long?
- A few days will let you casually enjoy the many sights around Soppong.
The highlights of a visit to Soppong are the colorful ethnic hill tribes and the extensive limestone cave systems that dot the entire area. You can walk to many villages and caves right from Soppong and your resort, removing the need to arrange transportation.
Several Shan, Karen, Lahu and Lisu hill tribe villages are within walking distance of town. They are used to visitors and happily welcome them. Another special highlight in Soppong is the Coffin Caves. The region around Soppong contains the highest concentration of limestone caves in the world, but a few really stand out.
The Coffin Caves are a group of 30 caves in which wooden coffins have been discovered dating back centuries. Although several of them are being studied by anthropologists and off-limits to visitors, a local guide will readily take you to one of the others that are still open to exploration.
Travel to Soppong - Getting There
Soppong is a couple hours north of Pai and south of Mae Hong Son. Although both towns receive weekly flights, the easiest way to get to this remote town is by renting your own vehicle and driving from Chiang Mai, a 4-hour journey. Public buses also make the same journey, but they are much slower and bumpier. Chiang Mai is where you will find the nearest international airport.
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