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25-FEB-2016 Konrad Busslinger

Mae Hong Son, sunset

Mae Hong Son

Die Provinz Mae Hong Son ist eingebettet in eine wilde Berglandschaft, die von teilweise unzugänglichem Dschungel gesäumt wird. Dies führte lange zu einer Isolation der Provinz und zu einer gewissen Rechtsfreiheit, so dass sich hier ein Umschlagplatz für illegale Drogen etablieren konnte. Die Entfernung zur Hauptstadt Bangkok beträgt mehr als 900 Kilometer.
Mae Hong Son Province, also spelled Maehongson, Mae Hong Sorn or Maehongsorn, is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand, on the country's western border. Neighboring provinces are (clockwise from north) Shan State of Myanmar, Chiang Mai and Tak. To the west, the province borders Kayin State and Kayah State of Myanmar.

Mae Hong Son's nickname is "the city of three mists". It is hemmed in by the high mountain ranges of the Shan Hills and is the most mountainous province in Thailand, occupying 13,814 square kilometres (5,334 sq mi). The province is often covered with mist. Mae Hong Son town was originally established in the early 19th century as an elephant training camp as ordered by the then King of Chiang Mai.


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joseantonio03-Jul-2016 08:00
lovely view nicely composed. Those layers and the pagoda in the foreground are fascinating made better by that beautiful light that produces such a nice mood.V.
Johnny JAG01-Jul-2016 19:21
Stunning sunset
Martin Lamoon30-Jun-2016 16:53
Fantastic capture.
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fotabug30-Jun-2016 14:51
A wonderful photo!
danad30-Jun-2016 14:37
Superb tones and mood. V.
Walter Otto Koenig30-Jun-2016 14:35
Wonderful ambiance with the, the sun and the pagoda in the foreground. "V"