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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Cafecito is a real find for Latino food lovers.

Nestled in amongst the mountains

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

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

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.

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

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