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Being in a cool valley, Mae Hong Son is suitable for tea-growing. The main area of tea plantations is at Ban Rak Thai, a border village. In February, a Tea-Tasting Fair is held. Visitors can ride on horses to view the surroundings and performances by the villagers who are descended from Yunnan Chinese.

The traditional headgear called “Koop” worn by the Tai is wide-brimmed with taper top. Together with bamboo blinds and Karen woven fabrics, they are quite popular items to buy among visitors.

Mae Hong Son Royal Folk Art Centre offers a variety of hand-made products from woven fabric to wickerware and visitors can have an opportunity to see how the handicrafts are made. Call 0-5361-1244 for more information.