What is Pai Thailand known for?
Today, Pai primarily thrives on tourism. Mostly a hippie destination, it is filled with hot springs. Known among backpackers for its relaxed atmosphere, the town is full of cheap guesthouses, souvenir shops, and restaurants. In the environs of the town are spas and elephant camps.
Is it worth visiting Pai Thailand?
The Pai Canyon (Kong Lan as it’s known in Thai) is also worth a visit and, as an added bonus, entry is free. A walk through the canyon is not for the faint-hearted though, with steep 30-metre drops on either side of narrow paths, but the panoramic peak-filled views are completely worth it.
Can you do a day trip to Pai from Chiang Mai?
The journey from Chiang Mai to Pai takes around 3-4 hours. This depends on the transport you choose to take (more on that below.) Although the short journey does make it one of the favoured day trips from Chiang Mai, to make the most of your visit, we do not recommend visiting there and back in one day.
How long should you stay in Pai?
It’s minimum 3 hours each way and that’s in a speeding minivan flying around hundreds of tight corners and up/down like a roller coaster. Pai is not really about the destination, it is about settling in a for a few days or more to relax, or slowly explore the valley on a bike.
How do I get from Bangkok to Pai?
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Pai is to bus and Mini Van via Chiang Mai which costs ฿750 – ฿1200 and takes 12h 50m. What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Pai? The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Pai is to fly and Mini Van which costs ฿2700 – ฿5000 and takes 7h 18m.
How far is Pai from Chiang Rai?
The distance between Chiang Rai and Pai is 158 km. The road distance is 307.3 km. How do I travel from Chiang Rai to Pai without a car? The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Pai without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 7h 45m and costs ฿550 – ฿700.
Does Pai have an airport?
Pai Airport (IATA: PYY, ICAO: VTCI) (Thai: ท่าอากาศยานปาย) is an airport serving Pai, a town in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand.
How long should I stay in Pai?
How do I get around Pai without a scooter?
Rent a bicycle. See the sights with a good old-fashioned bicycle. Choose an accommodation that has one for rent, or find a two-wheeler in town for dirt cheap.