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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 Pai Canyon
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

Pai, Thailand

- hotel

Medio de Pai Boutique Hotel - swimming pool, central location, gym, free bicycle use
227 Moo 4, Wiang Tai, A.Pai, Pai City - 19°21'26.6"N 98°26'24.7"E

tourist attractions

location markers

How to get to Pai Canyon from Pai town center

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).

Pai FYI / Tips

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

How to Get to Pai from Chiang Mai

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.

Things to do, Places to go in Pai

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