Tips
Rainer & Petra
February 6, 2026
Hiking
Five different Karen tribes live here. You can buy souvenirs or, if you ask politely, have your picture taken by one of the women for 20 baht.
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•Rainer & Petra
February 17, 2026
Hiking
They are also commonly called "long-necked women" or "giraffe women." The heavy brass rings extend from the collarbone to the chin, creating the optical illusion of an elongated neck—the older the wearer, the longer the neck appears. Numerous stories exist about why these women subject themselves to this ordeal.
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Best routes to Long-neck Karen
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Elevation 620 m
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