Place of interesting in Pai

Place of interesting in Pai


Mae Yen Waterfall

At the source of the Mae Yen River, Mae Yen Waterfall is about 12 kms from the town, located deep in the forest along a trail where there are no villages. The walk is beautiful and the waterfall is impressive. As the trail is so small, you cannot take any vehicles up to the falls. It’s best to ask for directions from local people before you set off and to make sure you take plenty of water and some food as this trek will take you the whole day.

Tha Pai Hot Springs

Tha Pai Hot Springs are part of a national park just 8 kms south of Pai. There is a stream running through the hot springs and you can choose either to bath in the river or in bathtubs that have been built on the site. You can get to the springs by foot, bicycle, motorbike or car.



Muang Pang Hot Spring

It is a large natural hot spring with a temperature of 95 degree celcius and still instantly dashing.



Nam Hu Temple

About 3 kilometers from Pia Market contain a sacred Chaing Saen Budddha image, 24 inches wide at the base and 30 inches inches high. The image’s topknot can be opened and contained holy water, revered by local folk.



Mae Yen Temple

Mae Yen temple is located halfway up a mountain and once you have climbed the 350 steps to get there the views over the valley are tremendous, covering a radius of around 10kms. There is an interesting old chedi at the temple and also murals that were painted by a local artist about the previous lives of the Buddha.



Mo Paeng Waterfall

From the town center you can walk up to Mo Paeng Waterfall, passing through two Shan, one Lesu, one Haw Chinese and one Lahu village. The walk is 8 kms long and takes about 2 hours each way. You can also go either by bicycle, motorbike or car. Once at the falls, you can swim in one of the three pools.



Mae Ping Karen Village

It is located in Mu 4, Tambon Mae Hi. The Karens here have their own alphabets and are highly civized.