Ban Nam Phiang Din

Ban Nam Phiang Din, Tambon Pa Bong, is a place to set off Pai river trip by long-tailed boat, 7 passengers. The natural scenery along both sides of the river passed Ban Huai Duea is very interesting. Sometimes, tourists may see the Padaung (long-necked people) who fled to Mae Hong Son. Women wear the brass ornaments around their neck like big rings are actually detachable coils that depress the collarbone, making it look as though unnaturally-stretched neck. It is the village by Thailand-Myanmar border. Here you will find long-necked and long-eared girls. Handicrafts made by them are available. Price is not so expensive. Long-necked Karen is a symbol of Maehongson tourism. There are 3 major villages of long-necked Karen: Ban Huai Sua Thao, Ban Nai Soi and Ban Nam Pieng Din. Ban Nam Pieng Din seems gain more popularity. You have to take a long-tailed boat from Maehongson Riverside about 1 hour to the village. The daily boat service from Ban Huay Deua pier to Ban Huay Pu Kaeng is 600 baht, and from Ban Huai Duea pier to Ban Nam Pieng Din is 800 baht. It is open every day from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. For more information 053612982?3