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May 23, 2016
Trekking the Ridges of Pai Canyon
GPS waypoint: 19°18'16.7"N 98°27'10.6"E 
Location: Thung Yao, Pai, Mae Hong Son 58130 Thailand
Ridge System
Pai Canyon is an interesting geological formation - narrow rock ridges with a deep vertical drop forming an intricate web system which you can trek and explore. It's only 8 kms away from Pai town center and very accessible as it lies along the main highway - no need to go deep into the interior (unlike Pembok Waterfall).
 walking along a intricate web of narrow ridges on Pai Canyon
Ending Thoughts
If it was just me, I would call it the Pai Ridge since you're trekking on the ridge, and not on the canyon below. I would recommend this as a must-experience when visiting Pai. It's stunning, unique, not too far from town, free, and accessible by motorbike. I went there on a bicycle! Best to wear hiking boots as the trail is loose is some areas.
--- TheLoneRider
- follow Highway 1095 going south towards Chiang Mai. After about 7 kms, keep on a lookout for a road sign. Pai Canyon is on the right side of the road (7.9 kms, 13 mins by motorcycle).
- the tourist area where most of the hotels, restaurants, ticket offices, tour operators are, is clustered near the bus station. You're not too far away from anywhere in Pai
- November through March is high season
- Pai is one of the most common destination from Chiang Mai and they have developed a system around it. At the Arcade Bus station in Chiang Mai, there are vans leaving for Pai through these transport companies - Prempracha and Aviabooking (3 hours of winding road, B150). You will be dropped-off at the Pai bus station. It's walking distance to the hotels from there.
- Pai Canyon (Kong Lan) - 8 km from Pai with nature walk and open lookout with panoramic view
 White Buddha on the Hill (Wat Phra That Mae Yen) - 353 step leading up to the White Buddha on the hill, overlooking the valley below The Land Split - in 2008, the land cracked and opened 2 meters wide and 11 meter deep...the widening continues through the years. Donation-based to the farmer who makes hibiscus drinks. Along the way to Pembok Waterfall- Pembok Waterfall - drive out to kilometer marker 93, you will find a sign that points you to Ban Pam Klang on your right. If you take that road & drive for 8 kilometers you’ll find Pam Bok Waterfall on you right hand side just before reaching Pam Bok village
- Tha Pai Hot Spring - 8 km from Pai in the Huai Nam Dang National Park, just 2 kilometers off Route 1095. Water temperature at 80° Celsius. B200 for foreigners. Best to use the private spas for B100
- Charn Chai Muay Thai Gym - located within the city, the place to learn Muay Thai, Thailand's national sport. 174 m.1 Chaisongkharm Road, Pai, Thailand 58130
- Mor Paeng Waterfall - 3-tier waterfall with chance to slide off rocks into the pool...but be very cautious as the 2 tiers are not doable
- Nam Yang Kung Fu - study Kung Fu and practise meditation in a retreat format
(US$1 = Thai Baht 35.691 = Php 46.791 as of May 22, 2016)
- small bottle of Leo beer
- standard price for a soup noodle or rice topping dish
- hot coffee in a decent cafe
- one hour massage
- bicycle rental, 24 hours
- coin operated laundry
- van to Chiang Mai, 3 hours
- dorm room, shared toilet during low season
- one hour, internet cafe
- haircut
- 1.5 liter drinking water
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May 23, 2016
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