When we mention Dok Bua Tong or Mexican sunflower, many would think of Doi Mae U-Kho in Mae Hong Son Province. However, a new Mexican sunflower viewing location exists in Baan Mae Hor, located along Highway 108 (from Mae Rid Bridge to Huay Ngu), specifically around kilometer 173 in Mae Hor Sub-district, Mae Sariang District, Mae Hong Son Province.
Although the Mexican sunflower fields have become a popular tourist destination in the north, especially during the winter when the flowers are in full bloom, did you know that the Mexican sunflower is not native to Thailand? They were introduced by a Mexican monk in deforested areas, which were once part of the Mae Hong Son Province's forestry concessions. It took several years for these areas to transform into the sunflower fields we see today.
Mexican sunflowers bloom profusely during the winter, approximately from November to December each year. Millions of these flowers bloom along both sides of the road for over two kilometers, creating an indescribably beautiful panorama.
For camping enthusiasts, you can pitch a tent amidst the sunflower fields. The Department of Highways provides free camping spots with amenities including restrooms within the Mae Sariang Highway Department and offers tourist route guidance. Besides, nearby attractions include Doi Pui Ko, a viewpoint for misty sea views located on Highway 105 (connecting Mae Ngao to Mae Sariang).
For more information, please contact the Department of Highways hotline 1586 (free call from all networks, 24 hours).
Source: Department of Highways
Tel. +66 2354 6668
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