Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(adult/child 50/30B; 8.30am-5pm)
At the northern end of town is the recently renovated Thai-
Japan Friendship Memorial Hall. After watching a brief film on the history of Khun
Yuam, you'll find displays and artefacts that document the period when the Japanese oc-
cupied Khun Yuam in the closing weeks of the war with Burma, as well as local history.
After they had recovered, some of the Japanese soldiers stayed in Khun Yuam and mar-
ried; the last Japanese soldier who settled in the area died in 2000.
Wat To Phae
( daylight hours)
About 6km to the west of Khun Yuam, the atmospheric Wat To
Phae sits alongside a country stream and boasts a Mon-style
chedi
and an immaculate
Burmese-style
wí·hăhn
(sanctuary). Inside the latter, take a look at the large, 150-year-old
Burmese
kalaga
(embroidered and sequined tapestry) that's kept behind curtains to one
side of the main altar.
The tapestry depicts a scene from the Vessantara Jataka, one of the stories of the
Buddha's previous lives, and local devotees believe one accrues merit simply by viewing
it.
TEMPLE
Ban Mae U Khaw
On the slopes of Doi Mae U Khaw, 25km from Khun Yuam via Rte 1263, is the Hmong
village of Ban Mae U Khaw. During late November the area blooms with scenic Mexican
sunflowers, known locally as
dòrk booa torng
. This event is incredibly popular among
Thais and accommodation in the town is booked out.
VILLAGE
Nam Tok Mae Surin
(admission 200B)
Approximately 50km from Khun Yam is the 100m-high Nam Tok Mae Sur-
in, part of the Mae Surin National Park and reportedly Thailand's highest waterfall.
NATURE RESERVE
Sleeping & Eating
There are also a few homestay options in Ban To Phae.
In Khun Yuam you'll find a collection of modest rice and noodle shops along the east
side of Rte 108, towards the southern end of town. Most of these close by 5pm or 6pm.
Mithkhoonyoum Hotel
HOTEL
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