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Peek into Burma from Mae Hong Son
In the mountains overlooking Burma is Mae Hong Son (
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), a provincial
capital so far removed from the lowlands that you'll forget that no international bor-
ders have been crossed. Peruse the markets for Burmese snacks or wander
through temples more akin to Thailand's western neighbour than to Bangkok, or
trek into a wilderness of forested peaks and valleys.
Buddhist temple near Mae Hong Son
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