Back by popular demand (or so it seems). After releasing the first review at the end of February 2017, I went silent for almost half a year. During that time, I released short reviews of accommodations here and there, but I haven't continued this trip yet. I'm just free now, so I'm posting the old stuff.

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The first day ended at night in the city of Pai. This post begins with the morning of the next day.

Date 2

Copy the original plan first.

1. Huai Nam Dang

2. Mae Yen Chedi

3. Sergeant Bo's house

4. Levi's loves Thailand

Three out of four completed, missing only Phra That Mae Yen.

The previous episode ended at the Pai Walking Street. While walking, we encountered a tour group chartering a ride to Huai Nam Dang to watch the sunrise and the sea of mist (1,500 baht). We decided that it would be better to let a local drive us instead of driving ourselves. We arranged to meet the driver at five in the morning. The reality was that it was pitch black, and we were glad we didn't drive ourselves.

They waited for the light, from complete darkness to the faintest glimmer.

The absence of light made time seem to slow down, but as soon as the light returned, it was blindingly bright, making it impossible to capture anything but the flowers and the cat due to the harsh backlight.

Departing from Huai Nam Dang around eight in the morning, the path ahead gradually became more reassuring.

After finishing breakfast, they packed their bags and prepared to continue their journey.

The next destination is Baan Ja Bo, which is said to be a noodle shop with a beautiful view. Let's go and see if it's delicious. It's a long journey, more than an hour.

Make a quick stop at another spot on the way to the Kiw Lom viewpoint.

The coordinates for "Gkuay Tiew Baan Ja Bo" are 19.581442, 98.206105. It takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the restaurant from Kiw Lom.

The sign indicates that turning right leads to Ban Ja Bo, while going straight ahead leads to Mae Hong Son. (We and our friends didn't notice this, but I'll tell you about our goofiness later. Let's go find something to eat first.)

Turn right and continue for 3 km to reach the store.

Caution: Before reaching the village, there is a long, steep, and winding downhill road. Please exercise caution. The road seen behind may not be clear, but the steepness is very evident.

A roadside noodle stall with parking available on the street.

We have arrived at the landmark. You can choose to eat before taking photos or take photos before eating. Whichever is more convenient for you.

The interior offers regular seating, which are tables and chairs inside, and special seating, which offers a better view but comes with a slight risk. We opted for the latter. If you come with a large group, you may have to sit separately, as there are not many seats available.

This is the approximate view.

To order noodles, approach the counter and place your order. The staff will take your order and write it down on a piece of paper. Remember your queue number. While waiting, you can take photos and enjoy the challenge of measuring your height.

Day 1

Our number was called soon after we arrived. We opted for self-service and ordered a regular portion to show respect to the vendor.

The "sen lek nam sai tom yum" (thin rice noodles in clear broth with tom yum flavor) was average in taste. In my opinion, the view is more worthwhile than the food.

For coffee lovers, this is a must-try. The coffee has a great taste.

Continuing our journey, the next destination was Li-Wein Rak Thai. The problem started at this point. We got in the car and went straight ahead, then set the map on Google Maps. Along the way, the map was fine, so we set it straight ahead, straight ahead, and long.

We encountered a checkpoint, and the officers seemed slightly confused when we said we were going to Ban Rak Thai. However, they didn't say anything. (Why didn't they warn us?) We continued on our way, still unaware of the situation.

The road is as you see it now, after passing the checkpoint.

Checking Google Maps again, it says it will take another 2 hours to reach Liwaine. The road we've been driving on runs along the edge of the Burmese border. The road conditions are getting worse and worse. We were planning to turn back, but we met a car coming the other way and stopped to ask for directions. They told us, "Oh, you've come the wrong way! You need to turn back and go through Ban Ja Bo over there."

The show is over, viewers. Please retreat immediately. In summary, we have driven 15 km past Sergeant Bo's house.

And this is the line we came along, hugging the border for real. We're not lying.

The blue line represents the normal road, while the red line indicates the path we took during our exploration.

Return to the normal route, passing the entrance to Ban Rak Thai. The road before reaching Ban Rak Thai is steep and narrow, which I don't like. It's a long way to go, and it's almost dinner time. If we hadn't spent so much time along the border, we would have arrived a long time ago.

Levine Rak Thai. Seeing this sign, I turned right in and checked in here first.

The red sign you see is Lee Wine's restaurant. We stopped there for dinner and breakfast the next day. I'll show you what the dinner looked like. I'll keep Prap's things.

The accommodation is located on the upper level with parking available. Access is via a one-way lane, meaning vehicles can only ascend or descend but not both simultaneously.

The timing is good. From what I see, the timing is not right. It's not a big deal, just complaining.

Parking is available as shown in the picture. Limited double parking is allowed.

Our house is at the top. The walkway has a left and right fork. We walked and walked, and ended up entering someone else's house.

We have arrived at the Plum Blossom House.

Let's explore the house.

Chinese-style decoration

An additional fee will be charged for pillows, blankets, and towels for the third guest. Please note that there is no extra bed available. However, there is a long sofa by the window that can accommodate one person.

The room is equipped with a TV, refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities (the tea is delicious, we recommend trying it! Brewing instructions are provided).

The next area is the dressing room and bathroom. There are hairdryers available, and you can wash your hair, but it's cold, so it's best to wait until you're on the ground floor.

The towels here are a perfect color match for the room's decor.

The bathroom has a wet and dry separation with a wooden partition. The floor is uneven, but when showering, it gets wet evenly. The tiled floor in the bathroom is very cold in the morning and evening, and even the slippers prepared in the room cannot withstand it.

The water heater here is a gas system. When you turn it on, the flame ignites.

This is an approximate view from the outside.

I will be waiting to see the fog rise over the pond below tomorrow morning.

Let's take a look at the appearance and taste of the dinner here. The restaurant has a small waterfront view.

The restaurant offers set menus or individual dishes. Most customers seem to be part of tour groups, and ordering a set menu is a convenient option.

As we wait for our food, we soak in the evening atmosphere by the river. Sipping hot tea while enjoying the view (the same tea as in the room, called "Morning Dew").

Day 2

The food has arrived. The names of the dishes may not be accurate. The first dish is pickled tea leaves. If you like to eat vegetables and herbs, this dish is perfect for you. It is full of vegetables and herbs, but the taste of the pickled tea leaves is a bit weak.

Next up, fresh shiitake mushrooms, truly fresh and delicious, eaten clean.

I can't remember what kind of vegetable stir-fry this is. If you like vegetables, you'll probably enjoy it. However, I'm not a fan.

The "Three-Flavored Fish" dish did not live up to its name. Instead of the expected balance of sour, spicy, sweet, and salty flavors, the fish was simply coated in a bland chili paste, resulting in a disappointing and unappetizing dish.

Yำหมูยอ is a basic menu that I would like to eat. It is similar to Yำใบชา, but the taste is a bit mild.

Overall, the food tasted decent. However, we might not have ordered the restaurant's signature dishes, such as Yunnan cuisine. Therefore, I cannot definitively say whether the food is delicious or not.

Before returning, I bought deep-fried buns to eat back at my room (I figured I would be hungry after walking from the shop to my accommodation upstairs).

By the time dinner was over, it was already dark. It was quite quiet here. I walked down the middle of the road for a long time, and not a single car passed by.

A coffee shop. They say the sunrise view from this shop is beautiful. Let's see tomorrow.

For today, I will head up to my room to rest and recharge.

This morning, the temperature is 10 degrees Celsius.

The view from the room is beautiful.

Let's go down to enjoy the view below.

A beautiful view from the coffee shop I saw last night.

I regret not going up to the second floor of the shop to enjoy the view.

Day 3

The breakfast buffet offers a variety of options, including tea, coffee, Ovaltine, bread, rice porridge with toppings, deep-fried mantou, youtiao (Chinese crullers), and stir-fried Yunnan noodles (arguably the most delicious item on the menu).

Before leaving, we stopped by to buy some souvenirs (we recommend the Burmese "Thoo Thap Thap" cookies, they are truly delicious).

Enjoy the view from the hotel room one last time before checking out and continuing the journey.

This concludes the second day of our trip. The next destination is from Ban Rak Thai to Mae Hong Son city. (I still don't know when the next review will be released, please stay tuned and wait patiently.)