Tips Suggestions on whats good around Pai!
Sightseeing
Popular waterfall only 10kms or a 20 minute drive from our home. 100B entrance fee. Nice place to cool off on a hot day!
Mor Paeng Waterval
Popular waterfall only 10kms or a 20 minute drive from our home. 100B entrance fee. Nice place to cool off on a hot day!
Can be a little touristy especially during the high season. Some good restaurants serving traditional food from the Yunnan area of China. Shops offering tea tasting with many varieties for sale. You can also pay to dress up in traditional Yunnan clothing and have your pictures taken.
Santichon Village
Can be a little touristy especially during the high season. Some good restaurants serving traditional food from the Yunnan area of China. Shops offering tea tasting with many varieties for sale. You can also pay to dress up in traditional Yunnan clothing and have your pictures taken.
Past the Santichon Chinese at the top of a steep hill this is a nice viewpoint and great spot to watch the sunrise especially during the cold season where you can look out over a sea of mist. They have an entrance fee of 20B.
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Yun Lai Uitzichtpunt
Past the Santichon Chinese at the top of a steep hill this is a nice viewpoint and great spot to watch the sunrise especially during the cold season where you can look out over a sea of mist. They have an entrance fee of 20B.
This is the 2nd of Pai's waterfalls which can be reached by scooter or car. Not as open and sunny as Mo Paeng waterfall as its in a small canyon with high sides but still a nice place to cool off on a hot day. Entrance fee of 40B
Pam Bok Waterfall
This is the 2nd of Pai's waterfalls which can be reached by scooter or car. Not as open and sunny as Mo Paeng waterfall as its in a small canyon with high sides but still a nice place to cool off on a hot day. Entrance fee of 40B
First head up the curving road to Wat Phra That Mae Yen which on its own is worth a visit. From the temple car park there are 350 Steps leading to the White Buddha statue which offers panoramic views over Pai valley. Enjoyable place to watch the sunset from.
Big Buddha Pai Meditation by Mongkhol
First head up the curving road to Wat Phra That Mae Yen which on its own is worth a visit. From the temple car park there are 350 Steps leading to the White Buddha statue which offers panoramic views over Pai valley. Enjoyable place to watch the sunset from.
Lovely views and some great hiking trails as long as you have good balance and head for heights. Popular spot to watch the sunset from although can become rather crowded. The 5 minute walk to the first viewpoint can be done by anyone with moderate fitness although the trails along the ridge are rather narrow with big drops on either side
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Pai Canyon
Lovely views and some great hiking trails as long as you have good balance and head for heights. Popular spot to watch the sunset from although can become rather crowded. The 5 minute walk to the first viewpoint can be done by anyone with moderate fitness although the trails along the ridge are rather narrow with big drops on either side
Relax in the natural hot springs, they have a number of pools at different temperatures averaging around 36 degrees. Best enjoyed during the colder winter months between November and January especially in the mornings or late afternoon. As this is in the national park there is a 300B entrance fee. For those not wanting to spend so much i recommend visiting on of the nearby resorts like Pai Hotspring Spa Resort.
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Tha Pai Hotspring
Relax in the natural hot springs, they have a number of pools at different temperatures averaging around 36 degrees. Best enjoyed during the colder winter months between November and January especially in the mornings or late afternoon. As this is in the national park there is a 300B entrance fee. For those not wanting to spend so much i recommend visiting on of the nearby resorts like Pai Hotspring Spa Resort.
If you're reluctant to pay the 300B entrance fee for the natural hot springs this is a great option. For 100B entrance you can enjoy the hot spring water in their spa pool as well as getting access to their larger swimming pool. Great during the cool morning between November and January
Pai Hotsprings Spa Resort
If you're reluctant to pay the 300B entrance fee for the natural hot springs this is a great option. For 100B entrance you can enjoy the hot spring water in their spa pool as well as getting access to their larger swimming pool. Great during the cool morning between November and January
Also know as the secret hot spring, although not so secret any more, this beautiful spot is tucked away in the forest around 15kms from Pai. With crystal clear water the temperature of a warm bath and surrounded by huge trees this spot is well worth a visit. The road here is very steep in parts so not recommended for inexperienced riders or those on older low power scooters.
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Sai Ngam Hete Lente
Also know as the secret hot spring, although not so secret any more, this beautiful spot is tucked away in the forest around 15kms from Pai. With crystal clear water the temperature of a warm bath and surrounded by huge trees this spot is well worth a visit. The road here is very steep in parts so not recommended for inexperienced riders or those on older low power scooters.
Run by a local family the Land Split was caused by a small earthquake. The Split itself isn't the most amazing site but the family that own the land are lovely and the grow lots of organic produce on their land which they offer and share visitors for a small donation. You can wonder through their garden seeing all the fruit, vegetables and herbs they grow
Pai Land Split
Run by a local family the Land Split was caused by a small earthquake. The Split itself isn't the most amazing site but the family that own the land are lovely and the grow lots of organic produce on their land which they offer and share visitors for a small donation. You can wonder through their garden seeing all the fruit, vegetables and herbs they grow
Food scene
Great local Thai restaurant offering fresh and healthy Thai food with friendly and welcoming staff
Charlie and Lek’s Thai cooking classes
234 Rangsiyanon RoadGreat local Thai restaurant offering fresh and healthy Thai food with friendly and welcoming staff
One of Pai's original restaurants and still going strong after many years. All dishes are made from scratch so you can end up waiting a while especially if they are busy but its worth the wait. Their Curry's are highly recommended!
Na's Kitchen
One of Pai's original restaurants and still going strong after many years. All dishes are made from scratch so you can end up waiting a while especially if they are busy but its worth the wait. Their Curry's are highly recommended!
Excellent restaurant offering more unusual Thai dishes. Prices are higher than the average restaurants in Pai but well worth it if you fancy a treat. Highly recommend trying the Banana Flower Salad, Stewed Soya Bean, Crispy Vermicelli noodles and the Chicken with lime although its hard to go wrong here.
บ้านเบญจรงค์ (Baan Benjarong)
179 หมู่8Excellent restaurant offering more unusual Thai dishes. Prices are higher than the average restaurants in Pai but well worth it if you fancy a treat. Highly recommend trying the Banana Flower Salad, Stewed Soya Bean, Crispy Vermicelli noodles and the Chicken with lime although its hard to go wrong here.
Another great restaurant with a very relaxed and welcoming vibe. The owner Annon has an excellent menu with a fusion of Thai and western flavors and amazing home made cakes! Khao Soi Salad is well worth trying as well as the Brown rice salad and any/all of the deserts.
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Om Garden Cafe
4 Rat Damrong RoadAnother great restaurant with a very relaxed and welcoming vibe. The owner Annon has an excellent menu with a fusion of Thai and western flavors and amazing home made cakes! Khao Soi Salad is well worth trying as well as the Brown rice salad and any/all of the deserts.
During the day this market houses multiple stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. In the early evening many food cart set up where the local Thai's stop to get take away to bring back to their families. A great place to try local food at local prices or to get ingredients to cook at home with
Saeng Thong Aram Markets
During the day this market houses multiple stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. In the early evening many food cart set up where the local Thai's stop to get take away to bring back to their families. A great place to try local food at local prices or to get ingredients to cook at home with
A favorite for high quality and tasty vegetarian and vegan food. Lots of choice is a relaxed and welcoming setting
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Earth Tone vegetarian cafe and health shop
ทางหลวงชนบท แม่ฮ่องสอน 4024A favorite for high quality and tasty vegetarian and vegan food. Lots of choice is a relaxed and welcoming setting
Another popular restaurant serving healthy vegetarian and vegan food much of which is grown by the owners
Fat Cat Restaurant
Another popular restaurant serving healthy vegetarian and vegan food much of which is grown by the owners
Good Coffee, chilled music and a funky design make this a good spot to relax and recharge
Khaotha Café
Good Coffee, chilled music and a funky design make this a good spot to relax and recharge
Healthy food, teas, Kambucha, and much more. They also have a herbal sauna and host events such as ecstatic dance, fermentation courses and sometimes live music.
Dacha Good Life
Healthy food, teas, Kambucha, and much more. They also have a herbal sauna and host events such as ecstatic dance, fermentation courses and sometimes live music.
Another hidden gem. Next to the local park which is full of large trees this local restaurant offers excellent Thai and Western dishes
Tub-p
233 Moo 8, Wiang TaiAnother hidden gem. Next to the local park which is full of large trees this local restaurant offers excellent Thai and Western dishes
Things To Do
A lovely 25M open air swimming pool with grassy area and sun umbrellas. Great music, good western food and cold beer and cocktails make this an excellent spot to while away a morning or afternoon. Open from 9am-6pm with the relaxed mornings and a more upbeat tempo in the afternoons, Entrance fee only 80B for the day.
Fluid Swimming Pool
A lovely 25M open air swimming pool with grassy area and sun umbrellas. Great music, good western food and cold beer and cocktails make this an excellent spot to while away a morning or afternoon. Open from 9am-6pm with the relaxed mornings and a more upbeat tempo in the afternoons, Entrance fee only 80B for the day.
Excellent yoga school with beautiful surroundings as well as great teachers. 4 classes a day at 8.30am, 10am, 5pm and 6.30pm offering a variety of styles and levels including Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga. Highly recommended for beginners and experts alike.
Pai Yoga Shala
Excellent yoga school with beautiful surroundings as well as great teachers. 4 classes a day at 8.30am, 10am, 5pm and 6.30pm offering a variety of styles and levels including Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga. Highly recommended for beginners and experts alike.
This is a lovely trek which takes between 3-3.30 hours each way so 6-7 hours in total. After passing through the rice fields you move into the forest following and crossing the stream multiple time before ending up at Mae Yen Waterfall. A guide isn't strictly necessary for this hike but you should be fit with trekking experience and be prepared with food and water and set off early. You want footwear with grip that can get wet as you go in and out the stream many times.
Mae Yen Waterfall Hiking Trail
This is a lovely trek which takes between 3-3.30 hours each way so 6-7 hours in total. After passing through the rice fields you move into the forest following and crossing the stream multiple time before ending up at Mae Yen Waterfall. A guide isn't strictly necessary for this hike but you should be fit with trekking experience and be prepared with food and water and set off early. You want footwear with grip that can get wet as you go in and out the stream many times.
Long running massage parlor which offers massage courses as well. Choose between the stronger transitional Thai massage or the more relaxing oil massage. Set back from the road you get a little more peace and quiet compared to some of the other roadside options in Pai
pttm Thai massage
ถนน เทศบาล ๑Long running massage parlor which offers massage courses as well. Choose between the stronger transitional Thai massage or the more relaxing oil massage. Set back from the road you get a little more peace and quiet compared to some of the other roadside options in Pai
If your the kind of person who prefers some chilled tunes and a cold beer or cocktail with your sunset then this could be perfect. Lovely sunsets with open views over the rice fields.
Sundown Playground
If your the kind of person who prefers some chilled tunes and a cold beer or cocktail with your sunset then this could be perfect. Lovely sunsets with open views over the rice fields.
Excellent school for learning the basics of the Thai martial art Muay thai from a former champion. Instructors can teach all levels from beginners to experienced fighters. They offer 2 Classes a day, 1 in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Charn Chai Muay Thai Gym
Excellent school for learning the basics of the Thai martial art Muay thai from a former champion. Instructors can teach all levels from beginners to experienced fighters. They offer 2 Classes a day, 1 in the morning and one in the afternoon.