Our travels begin in Soppong which is better known as Pangmapha to all in Thailand that do not live in Soppong. The town is situated about 70km east of Mae Hong Son or about 180km north west of Chiang Mai and is a favourite of ours as it provides a great base for hilltribe visits and some caving activities. To get to Soppong you either fly to Mae Hong Son from Chiang Mia and then catch a bus west to Soppong or catch a bus from Chiang Mai but be warned that the journey takes up to 4 hours through some very windy mountain roads. The bus trip from Chiang Mai is the cheaper option but it is very taxing and many travellers find the need to consume travel sickness tablets to endure the journey. However once you have arrived you will find that the trip was well worth the trouble.Soppong is a market village frequented by Lisu, Black Lahu, Red Lahu and Karen hilltribes. The atmosphere in town is very relaxed and you can mix easily with the local people and not be overrun by other tourists. If you do include Soppong on your itinerary be sure to include a Tuesday as this is market day and is as lively as the town gets. To find out more about Soppong visit our travel broker on http://www.orientingtravellers.com.au/ and go to contact us.
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