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One Fine Day Café - amazingthailand.org
One Fine Day Café - amazingthailand.org
One Fine Day Café - amazingthailand.org
One Fine Day Café - amazingthailand.org
One Fine Day Café - amazingthailand.org
One Fine Day Café - amazingthailand.org
One Fine Day Café - amazingthailand.org
One Fine Day Café - amazingthailand.org
One Fine Day Café - amazingthailand.org

One Fine Day is a casual and cozy café, perfect for those days that you are craving western food.

Pai Airport - amazingthailand.org
Pai Airport - amazingthailand.org
Pai Airport - amazingthailand.org
Pai Airport - amazingthailand.org
Pai Airport - amazingthailand.org
Pai Airport - amazingthailand.org

In recent years Kan Airlines scheduled several weekly flights between Chiang Mai and Pai’s tiny airport, with even occasional links from Pai to Mae Hong Son.

Bus : Route 1095 - amazingthailand.org
Bus : Route 1095 - amazingthailand.org
Bus : Route 1095 - amazingthailand.org
Bus : Route 1095 - amazingthailand.org
Bus : Route 1095 - amazingthailand.org

There is only one road through Pai: Route 1095, along which you can either travel southeast to Chiang Mai or northwest to Soppong and Mae Hong Son. Obviously, that includes any stops along the route, like Mae Malai, but any other destinations you see advertised will necessitate a change of bus.

Bicycle - amazingthailand.org
Bicycle - amazingthailand.org
Bicycle - amazingthailand.org
Bicycle - amazingthailand.org

Cycling is a woefully underused means of transport in Pai since, with largely flat terrain in the wide valley, generally good quality rural roads plus lots of country back lanes to explore, it is an ideal way to get around.

Taxis - amazingthailand.org
Taxis - amazingthailand.org

There’s an imposing taxi counter next to the bus station on Chaisongkran Road plus numerous smaller ones dotted around town.

Motorbike hire - amazingthailand.org
Motorbike hire - amazingthailand.org

Motorbike hire shops are ubiquitous in Pai, dotting Chaisongkran and Rangsiyanon Roads in particular, while many hotels and guesthouses will also organise you a bike on request.

PAI WALKING STREET - amazingthailand.org
PAI WALKING STREET - amazingthailand.org
PAI WALKING STREET - amazingthailand.org
PAI WALKING STREET - amazingthailand.org
PAI WALKING STREET - amazingthailand.org
PAI WALKING STREET - amazingthailand.org
PAI WALKING STREET - amazingthailand.org

Upon arrival in Pai you will most likely arrive in Pai Walking Street. This if you have taken a van from Chiang Mai, for example.

Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - amazingthailand.org
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - amazingthailand.org
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - amazingthailand.org
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - amazingthailand.org
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - amazingthailand.org
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - amazingthailand.org
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - amazingthailand.org
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - amazingthailand.org
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - amazingthailand.org
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu - amazingthailand.org

Make the half-hour trek to the top of Doi Kong Mu hill through dense forest, and you'll find this unique temple with two white chedis plus some of the best views of Mae Hong Son you can find anywhere.

Buat Luk Khaeo Festival - amazingthailand.org
Buat Luk Khaeo Festival - amazingthailand.org
Buat Luk Khaeo Festival - amazingthailand.org
Buat Luk Khaeo Festival - amazingthailand.org
Buat Luk Khaeo Festival - amazingthailand.org
Buat Luk Khaeo Festival - amazingthailand.org
Buat Luk Khaeo Festival - amazingthailand.org
Buat Luk Khaeo Festival - amazingthailand.org
Buat Luk Khaeo Festival - amazingthailand.org

This festival, held once a year, honors young boys between the ages of 10 and 13 who are ordained as novice monks.

Burmese Temples - amazingthailand.org
Burmese Temples - amazingthailand.org
Burmese Temples - amazingthailand.org
Burmese Temples - amazingthailand.org
Burmese Temples - amazingthailand.org
Burmese Temples - amazingthailand.org

Standing next to each other by a little lake in the southern part of town, Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang are Burmese-style temples.

Get Off-the-Beaten-Track Travel at Mae Sariang - amazingthailand.org
Get Off-the-Beaten-Track Travel at Mae Sariang - amazingthailand.org
Get Off-the-Beaten-Track Travel at Mae Sariang - amazingthailand.org
Get Off-the-Beaten-Track Travel at Mae Sariang - amazingthailand.org
Get Off-the-Beaten-Track Travel at Mae Sariang - amazingthailand.org
Get Off-the-Beaten-Track Travel at Mae Sariang - amazingthailand.org
Get Off-the-Beaten-Track Travel at Mae Sariang - amazingthailand.org

Pai may be a favorite place to visit among backpackers on a soul-seeking experience, but Mae Sariang holds its own charm for those willing to get a bit off the beaten path.

Explore the Region's History at Mae Aw Village - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Region's History at Mae Aw Village - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Region's History at Mae Aw Village - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Region's History at Mae Aw Village - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Region's History at Mae Aw Village - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Region's History at Mae Aw Village - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Region's History at Mae Aw Village - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Region's History at Mae Aw Village - amazingthailand.org

Much is made of Thailand's proximity to Burma, and rightly so, as many Burmese live in Thailand as migrant workers and refugees.

Discover an Authentic Shan Village - amazingthailand.org
Discover an Authentic Shan Village - amazingthailand.org
Discover an Authentic Shan Village - amazingthailand.org
Discover an Authentic Shan Village - amazingthailand.org
Discover an Authentic Shan Village - amazingthailand.org
Discover an Authentic Shan Village - amazingthailand.org

The Shan people have fought both the Burmese and Thai government for decades, and ongoing violence and upheaval often force refugees across the border.

Explore the Massive Tham Lot Cave - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Massive Tham Lot Cave - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Massive Tham Lot Cave - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Massive Tham Lot Cave - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Massive Tham Lot Cave - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Massive Tham Lot Cave - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Massive Tham Lot Cave - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Massive Tham Lot Cave - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Massive Tham Lot Cave - amazingthailand.org
Explore the Massive Tham Lot Cave - amazingthailand.org

Thailand's biggest cave is over 1,600 meters long and is home to huge chambers, plenty of stalactites, and even signs of prehistoric life.

Pang Tong Royal Development Project - amazingthailand.org
Pang Tong Royal Development Project - amazingthailand.org
Pang Tong Royal Development Project - amazingthailand.org
Pang Tong Royal Development Project - amazingthailand.org
Pang Tong Royal Development Project - amazingthailand.org
Pang Tong Royal Development Project - amazingthailand.org
Pang Tong Royal Development Project - amazingthailand.org
Pang Tong Royal Development Project - amazingthailand.org
Pang Tong Royal Development Project - amazingthailand.org

This special protected park on the banks of the Huai Pang Tong Reservoir is not only a beautiful natural area, but also a community where hill tribes live and grow a number of plants, including avocados and Chinese pears.

Namtok Mae Surin National Park - amazingthailand.org
Namtok Mae Surin National Park - amazingthailand.org
Namtok Mae Surin National Park - amazingthailand.org
Namtok Mae Surin National Park - amazingthailand.org
Namtok Mae Surin National Park - amazingthailand.org
Namtok Mae Surin National Park - amazingthailand.org
Namtok Mae Surin National Park - amazingthailand.org
Namtok Mae Surin National Park - amazingthailand.org
Namtok Mae Surin National Park - amazingthailand.org

Located very close to Mae Hong Son town, this 399-square-kilometer park is home to waterfalls, caves, and the Doi Pui mountain, which reaches 1700 meters at the peak.

Yun Lai Viewpoint - amazingthailand.org
Yun Lai Viewpoint - amazingthailand.org
Yun Lai Viewpoint - amazingthailand.org
Yun Lai Viewpoint - amazingthailand.org
Yun Lai Viewpoint - amazingthailand.org
Yun Lai Viewpoint - amazingthailand.org
Yun Lai Viewpoint - amazingthailand.org
Yun Lai Viewpoint - amazingthailand.org
Yun Lai Viewpoint - amazingthailand.org

Located in the small town of Pai near the Myanmar border, the Yun-Lai Viewpoint is one of the most stunning attractions in the area.

Big’s Little Café - amazingthailand.org
Big’s Little Café - amazingthailand.org
Big’s Little Café - amazingthailand.org
Big’s Little Café - amazingthailand.org
Big’s Little Café - amazingthailand.org

An unassuming cottage houses the best English and American food in Pai.

Cafecito - amazingthailand.org
Cafecito - amazingthailand.org
Cafecito - amazingthailand.org
Cafecito - amazingthailand.org
Cafecito - amazingthailand.org
Cafecito - amazingthailand.org
Cafecito - amazingthailand.org
Cafecito - amazingthailand.org
Cafecito - amazingthailand.org
Cafecito - amazingthailand.org

Cafecito is a real find for Latino food lovers.

Oasis Restaurant - amazingthailand.org
Oasis Restaurant - amazingthailand.org
Oasis Restaurant - amazingthailand.org
Oasis Restaurant - amazingthailand.org
Oasis Restaurant - amazingthailand.org
Oasis Restaurant - amazingthailand.org
Oasis Restaurant - amazingthailand.org
Oasis Restaurant - amazingthailand.org
Oasis Restaurant - amazingthailand.org

Nestled in amongst the mountains

Silhouette - amazingthailand.org
Silhouette - amazingthailand.org
Silhouette - amazingthailand.org
Silhouette - amazingthailand.org
Silhouette - amazingthailand.org
Silhouette - amazingthailand.org
Silhouette - amazingthailand.org

Situated in the Pai Valley, Silhouette is a veritable vantage point over the untouched jungle and spectacular mountain views around town.

A Taste of Joy - amazingthailand.org
A Taste of Joy - amazingthailand.org
A Taste of Joy - amazingthailand.org
A Taste of Joy - amazingthailand.org
A Taste of Joy - amazingthailand.org
A Taste of Joy - amazingthailand.org
A Taste of Joy - amazingthailand.org
A Taste of Joy - amazingthailand.org
A Taste of Joy - amazingthailand.org
A Taste of Joy - amazingthailand.org

This cute and sweet little shop embodies the soul of Pai with its rustic, artsy and organic vibes.

Boomelicious - amazingthailand.org
Boomelicious - amazingthailand.org
Boomelicious - amazingthailand.org
Boomelicious - amazingthailand.org
Boomelicious - amazingthailand.org
Boomelicious - amazingthailand.org
Boomelicious - amazingthailand.org
Boomelicious - amazingthailand.org

One of the first locations in Pai to make a delicious western style breakfast and one of the first reviews ever done by Anne herself.

Witching Well - amazingthailand.org
Witching Well - amazingthailand.org
Witching Well - amazingthailand.org
Witching Well - amazingthailand.org
Witching Well - amazingthailand.org
Witching Well - amazingthailand.org
Witching Well - amazingthailand.org
Witching Well - amazingthailand.org
Witching Well - amazingthailand.org

The Witching Well is an eye-pleasing restaurant near the walking street.

Bamboo rafting and white-water rafting - amazingthailand.org
Bamboo rafting and white-water rafting - amazingthailand.org
Bamboo rafting and white-water rafting - amazingthailand.org
Bamboo rafting and white-water rafting - amazingthailand.org
Bamboo rafting and white-water rafting - amazingthailand.org

Pai river offers to be a great adventurous spot for bamboo rafting and white water rafting.

The No.1 tourism destination in the world, with unforgettable treat for the body and soul in the land of smiles, healthy and rich food, comprehensive and modern health services, absolute safety, endless of variety attractions for every age and flavor. And above all: rich deep and wide 5000 years of culture of a nation that it's name says it all: Thai (freedom) land.

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