Must-see attractions in Pai

  • Pai Canyon at sunset

    Pai Canyon

    Pai

    Pai Canyon is located 8km from Pai along the road to Chiang Mai. A paved stairway here culminates in an elevated lookout over high rock cliffs and the Pai…

  • Nam Tok Mo Paeng

    Pai

    The most popular waterfall in the vicinity of Pai, Nam Tok Mo Paeng has a couple of pools that are suitable for swimming. The waterfall is about 8km from…

  • Wat Phra That Mae Yen

    Pai

    This temple sits atop a hill and has terrific views overlooking the valley. To get here, walk 1km east from the main intersection in town to get to the…

  • Tha Pai Hot Springs

    Pai

    Across Mae Nam Pai and 7km southeast of town via a paved road is this well-kept local park. Through it flows a scenic stream, which mixes with the hot…

  • Ban Santichon Viewpoint

    Pai

    A viewpoint at the Chinese village of Ban Santichon that offers decent views over the surrounding area.

  • Ban Santichon

    Pai

    The cheesy photo ops in traditional Chinese clothing, piped-in music, tea tastings, pony rides, tacky recreation of the Great Wall of China and…

  • Memorial Bridge

    Pai

    To some it may be an antiquated bridge, but to the thousands of Thais who stop here it’s one of several crucial photo ops along the ‘762 curves’ from…

  • Wat Nam Hoo

    Pai

    Wat Nam Hoo is about 2km west of Pai and houses a sacred Buddha image said to have once emitted holy water from its head. The place is popular with…

  • Nam Tok Pembok

    Pai

    Higher up than the other waterfalls close to Pai, Nam Tok Pembok is at its best after the rainy season (October to early December). The waterfall is about…

  • Nam Tok Mae Yen

    Pai

    Nam Tok Mae Yen is worth a visit, particularly after the rainy season (October to early December). The waterfall is a couple of hours’ walk down the rough…

  • Wat Klang

    Pai

    A Burmese-inspired Buddhist temple in Pai.