Nong Chong Kham Lake

Nong Chong Kham Lake is a small scenic lake in the heart of Mae Hong Son town in Chong Kham subdistrict, Mueang Mae Hong Son District, Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand. Located between Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang, it serves as the town's central landmark and recreational area. The lake is notable for its tranquil waters, surrounding public park, evening market setting, and reflections of Burmese-style temples, offering a peaceful urban natural attraction.

Visitors can expect a compact urban lake surrounded by a paved walking path, park benches, trees and open lawn areas in central Mae Hong Son town. The lake sits between Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang with Burmese-Shan style temple architecture reflected in the water. The area is used for leisurely strolling, jogging, photography and relaxing. In the evening, a walking street and food market often operates along the lakeside, with illuminated temples and local vendors.

Nong Chong Kham Lake has long been the geographic and social centre of Mae Hong Son town, with the adjacent Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang temples established in the 19th century in Burmese-Shan style, reflecting the historical cultural ties of the region.

The lake is a community gathering place and cultural focal point, bordered by two revered Buddhist temples. It hosts local festivals, merit-making activities and the regular evening walking street, reflecting Shan-Burmese Buddhist heritage and local community life.