Tung Bua Tong Forest Park Doi Mae Mae Ukho
Tung Bua Tong Forest Park Doi Mae Mae Ukho
Tung Bua Tong Forest Park Doi Mae Mae Ukho
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Patty Kanyaporn
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Jan 2024 • Family
This expansive landscape transforms into a sea of vibrant yellow as the Bua Tong flowers bloom in profusion. With the arrival of cooler temperatures, the quiet district of Khun Yuam awakens – its tranquil air replaced by a vibrant energy that mirrors the dazzling floral display.
Peak Season: The Bua Tong flowers bloom between November and December, making this the most suitable time to visit. Plan and book your accommodation and transportation well in advance, especially during peak season, as it can get crowded.
You can reach the area by taking a bus or van from Chiang Mai, the nearest major city. Alternatively, renting a car or motorbike provides more flexibility for exploring the surrounding areas.
The weather during the blooming season can be cool, especially in the mornings and evenings. Pack layers of clothing, including a light jacket or sweater, long pants, and comfortable shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
Bring a reusable water bottle, and camera to capture the stunning scenery :)
Peak Season: The Bua Tong flowers bloom between November and December, making this the most suitable time to visit. Plan and book your accommodation and transportation well in advance, especially during peak season, as it can get crowded.
You can reach the area by taking a bus or van from Chiang Mai, the nearest major city. Alternatively, renting a car or motorbike provides more flexibility for exploring the surrounding areas.
The weather during the blooming season can be cool, especially in the mornings and evenings. Pack layers of clothing, including a light jacket or sweater, long pants, and comfortable shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
Bring a reusable water bottle, and camera to capture the stunning scenery :)
Written February 29, 2024
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DGSmanila
Bangkok, Thailand383 contributions
Nov 2020
Beautiful side trip. There are few view points already on the way up the mountain.
Pls. note it is ONLY during last week of Nov. to start of Dec. - other time of the year
it just another hill area...
There are few places of small market on the way - can stop for chicken and rice.
The place itself is well organized with few short trails and balconies to take
pictures.
Pls. note it is ONLY during last week of Nov. to start of Dec. - other time of the year
it just another hill area...
There are few places of small market on the way - can stop for chicken and rice.
The place itself is well organized with few short trails and balconies to take
pictures.
Written December 22, 2020
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GreyEyes71
Modena, Italy234 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
We visited the park during the week in the morning and there were only few visitors. Waterfalls are not slippery so it's possible to walk inside water. Be careful because ropes seem not in good conditions so climbing could be unsafe. We decided not to risk...
Written February 28, 2018
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plunet
London1,473 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
This place seems to be a bit like catnip for the Thais who descend upon the place in droves in November and early December when the flowers are in season, but it is truly beautiful and surprising to discover the already beautiful rolling hills in the Thai mountains covered with Mexican sunflowers.
The google map location for this is accurate, and its also signposted from the main road. The turnoff to Doi Mae U is about about 12km from Khun Yuan on the road to Doi Inthanon and is then about another 12km on a rural road.
There are a few market gardens on the way up - one has a viewing platform and charged a nominal fee for admission to their grounds. The main Tung Bua Tong park is an open public area and there is no admission fee.
Well worth the detor if you are visiting the area in November or very early December - ask the locals if the flowers are in season before making the trip.
The google map location for this is accurate, and its also signposted from the main road. The turnoff to Doi Mae U is about about 12km from Khun Yuan on the road to Doi Inthanon and is then about another 12km on a rural road.
There are a few market gardens on the way up - one has a viewing platform and charged a nominal fee for admission to their grounds. The main Tung Bua Tong park is an open public area and there is no admission fee.
Well worth the detor if you are visiting the area in November or very early December - ask the locals if the flowers are in season before making the trip.
Written January 1, 2017
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MrKim
Pattaya, Thailand676 contributions
Nov 2021
Sometimes Instagram-type photos can be luckily taken with perfect weather and lighting. Some of these ‘idyllic’ shots can cause over reaction in our judgement and increase anticipation. The result can be that when we actually see the object with our own eyes, the ‘real’ sight does not live up to the perceived images or our embroidered expectations.
Whilst I have been wanting to visit Thung Bua Tong Fields at Doi Mae U Kho, I was slightly concerned that this maybe a case of over expectation but was jubilant to discover that, in reality, this spectacular sight was much more that I had ever anticipated. It has left deep impressions.
From Khun Yuam on Route 108 turn up further into the mountains on route 1263 it’s a good road that twists and climbs for about 25kms. Finally, at an altitude of 1,600 meters one starts to see the yellow hillside and shortly one is surrounded by the masses of bright yellow ‘Sunflowers’.
Commonly known as the Tree Marigold the plants are from the family Asteraceae and also called Mexican Sunflowers and Nitobe chrysanthemum, amongst others. Whether they are true sunflowers or not is irrelevant as one leaves the car and is enveloped by this cornucopia of 2-meter+ tall swaying bushes of yellow delight.
The development here is quite tasteful. Yes, there is a winding road that passes through these fields, but traffic is minimal and respectful. There are a variety of trails that one can explore through the tunnels of flowers. Conveniently placed view-points afford magnificent vistas over the flowers to the surrounding mountains. Whilst there are toilets there are no commercial shops or cafes to disturb the scenery or clear alpine air.
The flowers bloom at their best sometime between the beginning of November until the second week of December. We visited on November 16th and I believe that the conditions could not have been better. One is recommended to visit either early morning or late afternoon (as we did), to enjoy the best views. It really is breath-taking, awe-inspiring, almost surreal, hypnotic and even spiritual as one attempts to absorb all that one is seeing within an aura of quietness and respect from the other visitors.
It is a photographer’s dream, and one could probably spend 24 hours there to take in both the sunrise and the sunset. I believe that it is possible to camp, and a simple mountain resort is relatively nearby but apologies, I did not get the name
For me it was one of the most inspirational sights that I have had the privilege to witness. I have heard it likened to the alpine meadows from the Sound of Music, but this does not do the Bua Tong Sunflower Fields justice. They are magical and we were truly so fortunate to visit when we did with the flowers in full bloom, spectacular panoramas over the mountains, a clear blue sky and few other visitors. Add this to your bucket list, no lifetime is complete without this experience.
Be careful when you visit, it would be so disappointing to arrive before the flowers are in bloom or when they are well past their best. It’s a good drive from Mae Hong Son or Mae Sariang in addition to about 1 hour up the mountain and there is limited accommodation in the region.
Whilst I have been wanting to visit Thung Bua Tong Fields at Doi Mae U Kho, I was slightly concerned that this maybe a case of over expectation but was jubilant to discover that, in reality, this spectacular sight was much more that I had ever anticipated. It has left deep impressions.
From Khun Yuam on Route 108 turn up further into the mountains on route 1263 it’s a good road that twists and climbs for about 25kms. Finally, at an altitude of 1,600 meters one starts to see the yellow hillside and shortly one is surrounded by the masses of bright yellow ‘Sunflowers’.
Commonly known as the Tree Marigold the plants are from the family Asteraceae and also called Mexican Sunflowers and Nitobe chrysanthemum, amongst others. Whether they are true sunflowers or not is irrelevant as one leaves the car and is enveloped by this cornucopia of 2-meter+ tall swaying bushes of yellow delight.
The development here is quite tasteful. Yes, there is a winding road that passes through these fields, but traffic is minimal and respectful. There are a variety of trails that one can explore through the tunnels of flowers. Conveniently placed view-points afford magnificent vistas over the flowers to the surrounding mountains. Whilst there are toilets there are no commercial shops or cafes to disturb the scenery or clear alpine air.
The flowers bloom at their best sometime between the beginning of November until the second week of December. We visited on November 16th and I believe that the conditions could not have been better. One is recommended to visit either early morning or late afternoon (as we did), to enjoy the best views. It really is breath-taking, awe-inspiring, almost surreal, hypnotic and even spiritual as one attempts to absorb all that one is seeing within an aura of quietness and respect from the other visitors.
It is a photographer’s dream, and one could probably spend 24 hours there to take in both the sunrise and the sunset. I believe that it is possible to camp, and a simple mountain resort is relatively nearby but apologies, I did not get the name
For me it was one of the most inspirational sights that I have had the privilege to witness. I have heard it likened to the alpine meadows from the Sound of Music, but this does not do the Bua Tong Sunflower Fields justice. They are magical and we were truly so fortunate to visit when we did with the flowers in full bloom, spectacular panoramas over the mountains, a clear blue sky and few other visitors. Add this to your bucket list, no lifetime is complete without this experience.
Be careful when you visit, it would be so disappointing to arrive before the flowers are in bloom or when they are well past their best. It’s a good drive from Mae Hong Son or Mae Sariang in addition to about 1 hour up the mountain and there is limited accommodation in the region.
Written December 15, 2021
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ConquerorsOfSummits
Bangkok, Thailand366 contributions
Nov 2020
It had already been said a lot about this place, I just want to put in my own two cents: despite the route towards here consists of numerous steep ascents and seemed to me, in general, quite challenging, but it was definitely worth doing! The fields look spectacular and magnificent, same as landscapes around. So, if you still doubt, visit this place or not, I can say: go for it! The more so as fields bloom in November only, so there are just few days left.
Written November 27, 2020
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THANAPAT C
Bangkok, Thailand53 contributions
Nov 2019
During the month of November, the Mexican sunflower will bloom on entire hill of Doi Mae Ukho. Result is a very beautiful scenic place to visit.
Written December 1, 2019
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chyi
Singapore, Singapore296 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Not entirely the best season to visit in June — wet weather and zero blooms, but the Forest Park did not disappoint. We went by motorbikes and it was a nice scenic ride throughout
Written June 24, 2018
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Juerg S
Mukdahan, Thailand381 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
The flowers are in full blossom only in November and December per year. But then it is a must to visit this special place. All the area is painted in yellow an a lot of visitors - expecially Thai are there and some stay over night in tents or the cars to see the sunset an sunrise.
Written November 23, 2017
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devil1980
Thailand35 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
You have got to come and experience it yourself! the view is awesome! but make sure you come in the right time (from November-December)
Written November 24, 2016
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Hello all,
1). Can anyone kindly advise if from Mae Hong Son, are there are local tours to Khun Yuam for the Bua Tong / Sunflowers.
2). How to get to Khun Yuam by bus or mini van
Thank you
Written September 11, 2018
I'm thinking about visiting the sunflower fields of Thung Bua Thong and Surin Waterfall. The problem is that I'm not sure if the suggested route of Google Maps is possible. According to it, it is possible to take road 4009 from 1263 at Ban Kham Suk. After 22km we arrive to the waterfall. My question is if we can continue north-west until arriving to the road 108.
Can anyone tell me how does it look like? Is it a paved road or a dirty road?
Thanks!
Written July 30, 2017
Hi ,
Any good hotels in that area ?
Thanks
Written November 27, 2016
Hi ,
Any good hotels in that area ?
Thanks
Written November 27, 2016
A Tripadvisor member
Mae Hong Son, Thailand
Dear nitja,
There are 3 good hotels in Khun Yuam. Khun Yuam resort, Yoont hotel and Mit Khun Yuam hotel, If the hotel there full, you can stay in Mae Hong Son and rent a car or motorbike to visit the flower fields, distance from Khun Yuam to Mae Hong Son is 65 kilometers take about 1.30 hours.
Written November 27, 2016
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