Phu Pai

Pai


This self-professed ‘art resort’ is an attractive, remote-feeling gathering of 40 locally styled, luxury bungalows. Views are the focus here, with most bungalows edging onto rice fields, and an infinity pool framing the Pai Valley.

The hotel is about 4km from the centre of town off the road to Mae Hong Son; look for the well-posted turn-off just after the airport runway, about 1.3km from Pai.


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1. Wat Nam Hoo

2.38 MILES

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…

2. Ban Santichon

2.45 MILES

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

4. Wat Klang

2.56 MILES

A Burmese-inspired Buddhist temple in Pai.

6. Ban Santichon Viewpoint

2.92 MILES

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

7. Wat Phra That Mae Yen

3.13 MILES

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…

8. Nam Tok Mo Paeng

3.75 MILES

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…