Sights To See

Khun Yuam Cultural Centre / Museum

On Highway 108 opposite Muay Tor temple. Has displays of Shan / Tai Yai and hill tribes arts and  handicrafts.  Museum houses artifacts from the period of occupation by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War ll.  There are a lot of military relics, and many old photographs. More info

Muay Tor Temple

On Highway 108 opposite Khun Yuam Local Cultural Centre.  The temple has a Shan-style pagoda encircled by other pagodas. The top of the pagoda is decorated with metal-tiered umbrella surrounded by bells, and is considered to be one of the region’s most beautiful pagodas.

Tor Pae Temple

Located at Baan Taw Pae (Mae Ngao sub district) 7 km. away from Khun Yuam market.



Wild Sunflowers

Wild Mexican sunflower fields of Khun Yuam During November, the wild Mexican sunflowers (Bua Thong) bloom in vivid yellow across Doi Mae U-Kho. The location is approx 26 kilometers from the town of Khun Yuam, on Highway No. 1263. The annual flowering draws hordes of visitors to Khun Yuam district.

War Museum

War Museum at Khun Yuam has 1300+ relics of Imperial Japanese Army occupation. Khun Yuam has a small but interesting museum, with 1300+ items of military equipment and photographs from World War 2. Imperial Japanese Army troops were stationed there during construction of a highway intended to cross Burma to India.