Thung Bua Tong Forest Park, Sunflower forest park in Mae Hong Son, Thailand
Thung Bua Tong is a forest park in Mae Hong Son featuring large fields of Mexican sunflowers that turn the mountain slopes yellow during November and December. The park has walking trails and viewing points where visitors can see the flower fields against the surrounding mountains.
Mexican sunflowers were introduced to the region in the 1980s as part of a sustainable farming program for local hill tribe communities. This program helped secure livelihoods while creating an important destination for visitors.
The annual bloom season draws local residents who set up traditional markets with northern Thai dishes and handmade goods. Visitors experience the local tradition of craftsmanship and regional cooking right among the flower fields.
The park sits about two hours by car from Chiang Mai, with the main entrance roughly 20 kilometers from Mae Hong Son town. Arriving early in the morning gives you the best views and cooler temperatures throughout your visit.
The park sits at roughly 1,500 meters elevation where temperatures stay cool all day long. This height gives visitors relief from the heat of lower regions and makes spending time there particularly comfortable.
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