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Half way from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong son, the twisty mountain roads make way into a large green valley carpeted with rice paddies and tropical greenery. At about 600 meters (miles) above sea level, mountains hug you all around in a tiny town called Pai, named after the river that runs through it.
Pai, a town where everybody knows everybody and yet everyday is just as different as you learn to rest and commune with nature. Everyday in Pai is so relaxing as if it is always a lazy Sunday.
Despite Pai is a small suburb, surprisingly, you will find many high quality western and Thai restaurants around where you can spend your romantic evening to wine and dine. On your free day, you may either visit hilltribe villages or join countless outdoor activities as well as meet new friends in local bars at night. Pai is also a popular venue that host many music festivals.
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| AROUND TOWN |
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| By Foot |
| Pai Klang Na is only 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) away from town centre of Pai. Walking is always a joy to get to and from town centre and around Pai. For road safety, we recommend wearing bright and/or carrying flash light on some of dark night. |
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| By Bicycle |
| Renting a bicycle is easy and can be arranged by service staff. Getting around by bicycle is another popular way to get around. Take a morning ride to town for some fresh brewed coffee passing through rice paddies and cross Pai river can be a memorable experience. |
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| By Motorcycle |
| Renting a motorcycle is easy and can also be arranged by service staff. A helmet law is now being enforced throughout Thailand and yet Pai traffic police sometimes do a random check around town. |
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| Things to See: |
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Mae Yen Waterfall – 2 to 4 hours trekking or biking / 7 km or miles
A source of Mae Yen River that runs through the valley, also main water source that runs into our own rice paddies and other areas. A famous spot for visitors to spend a day trekking the forest to the fall. The walk is beautiful and the view is impressive. Mae Yen Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfall in Pai, can be easily accessed from Pai Klang Na. Be sure to bring plenty of water and food for your trip. This attraction is NOT accessible by car. |
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| Wat Phra That Mae Yen – 6 minutes by car/bike or 40 minutes on foot / 2 km or miles |
| The highest peak spot on a hill in Pai, the only landmark where visitors overlook the whole Pai and surrounding countryside after paying tribute to the shrine. Guest can also spot the entire property of Pai Klang Na from there. |
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| Wat Nam Hu – 15 minutes by car/bike or 80 minutes on foot / 4 km or miles |
| The temple is contain a sacred Chiang Saen Buddha image, 24 inches wide at the base and 30 inches high. The image's topknot can be opened and contained holy water, revered by local folk. |
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| Wat Klang & Wat Luang – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles |
| Temples where Burmese architecture is preserved. In the precincts of this temple, a main Chedi of Thai Yai style stands in the center of the temple yard, surround by Mon Chedis below which Buddha image of the seven days of a week are put in niches. |
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| Tha Pai Hot Springs – 20 minutes by car/bike / 7km or miles |
| This beautiful national with stream running through the hot springs and you can choose either to bathe in the river or in available onsite bathtubs. |
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| Pai Canyon (Kong land) – 15 minutes by car/bike / 8 km or miles |
| Natural treasure - high eroding cliff covers large area of 8,000 square meters |
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| Things to Do: |
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Pai in the Sky Rafting – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles
Adventure takes 45km along the Khong and Pai rivers, visiting the stunning Suza waterfall, hot springs, gorges, healing mud bath with the river rapids 1-5 in all. Exploring nature with English speaking guides. Trips run June - February. Grade 1 - 5, depending on the season. Tel: 053-698-145 |
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Karen's Elephant Ride Camp– 15 minutes by car/bike / 8 km or miles
Elephant riding through jungle. Tel: 08-7173-5081 |
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| Thip's Off - Road Adventures – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles |
Thip's Off - Road Adventures – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles
Mountain bike cycling or motorbike-trekking. Located at Guesthouse Baan Tawan. Tel: 08-6190-5120 |
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| Chanya’s Massage – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles |
| Herbal Sauna and Thai Traditional Massage including Oil and foot massage. Located in town center 100 meter/ mile west of bus station. Tel: 08-5707-0247 |
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| Mam Yoga |
| Accomplished master of HATHA YOGA (35 years experience, trained in India). Small classes for all levels of practitioner, with individual tuition, and welcoming relayed schools of practice. Tel: 08-9954-4981 |
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| Pai Cookery School – 7 minutes by car/bike or 25 minutes on foot / 1.5 km or miles |
| Thai Cooking Class at the House of Glass. Located in town center near bus station. Tel: 08-1706-3799 |
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| Baan Phasa Thai Language School – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles |
| Learning Thai-English/English-Thai. Meet every Monday – Thursday. Tel: 053-699-313 |
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| Bebop – 7 minutes by car/bike or 25 minutes on foot / 1.5 km or miles |
| A must for all tourists, Thai as well as "farang", enjoy the live blues, jazz and reggae music every night in wooden uniquely styled tavern. Hours: 6:30pm - 1:00am. Located opposite Tourist Police Box. Tel: 053-698-046 |
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| All about Coffee – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles |
| All about Coffee is a popular classic style coffee shop in Pai. Located in town center 100 meter/ mile west of bus station. |
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| Where to Shop: |
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Mitthai Art Shop – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles
Located in town center 100 meter/ mile west of bus station. |
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| Sabai-Dee Art Shop – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles |
| Located in town center 70 meter/ mile west of bus station. |
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| Mom & Me Art & Clothing Shop – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles |
| Located in town center 70 meter/ mile west of bus station. |
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| Local Focus Souvenirs & Handcraft Shop – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles |
Located in town center opposite Bangkok Bank.
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| Where to Dine: |
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Pai Lanna Restaurant – 5 minutes by car/bike or 20 minutes on foot / 1 km or miles
A rare gem in Pai, offering authentic thai cuisine located on a highland with view overlooking Pai river and the town. Reservation recommended during the weekends. Tel: 08-9691-3367 |
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