Pang Mapha (Soppong) to Mae Hong Son Town
A practical route and transport guide for navigating the mountain pass with ease.
The Road and Terrain
Westbound descent and undulating mountain highway through karst valleys, limestone outcrops, and the Su Tong Pae bamboo bridge plains before arriving at the provincial capital.
Transport Options
Public Minivan (Prempracha)
Frequent departures throughout the morning and afternoon to Mae Hong Son bus terminal.
Scooter / Rental Car
Picturesque driving with wide valley vistas and easy access to Ban Rak Thai or Su Tong Pae bridge.
Gentler gradients than the Pai pass, but contains blind curves through teak forest reserves. Watch for grazing livestock near village junctions.
Moderate curves. Considerably smoother than the Chiang Mai to Pai leg.
Minivans easily pick up passengers waiting at guesthouses along Highway 1095 in Soppong.
Stops Worth Understanding
Pang Kham & Ban Ja Bo Ridge Junction
Turnoff for the Black Lahu mist viewpoint and traditional homestay ridge.
Su Tong Pae Bamboo Bridge (สะพานซูตองเป้)
Famous 500-meter woven bamboo bridge stretching across lush rice fields connecting Kung Mai Sak village to the hillside temple.
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
Iconic hilltop Burmese-style twin chedis offering bird's-eye views over the entire Mae Hong Son valley basin.
Onward Connections
Connects south toward Khun Yuam, Mae Sariang, and the southern half of the Mae Hong Son Loop back to Chiang Mai.
Related Places, Routes & Guides
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