The North
Pai
A small mountain town three to four hours north of Chiang Mai up 762 hairpin curves. Canyon sunsets, hot springs, and sea-of-fog mornings, all a short scooter ride apart.
11 guides Best: Nov–Feb
Know before you go
Best time to go The best time to visit Pai is November through February, the cool season, when daytime highs sit around 27-30°C, nights drop to 13-18°C, and Yun Lai Viewpoint's sea-of-fog mornings are at their most reliable, though t… Best Time to Visit Pai (2026 Month-by-Month Guide) → Top things to do Pai, a small mountain town roughly 135-140km (3-4 hours) north of Chiang Mai via the winding 762-curve Route 1095, packs most of its sights within a 20-minute scooter ride of the town center. Things to Do in Pai: The Complete Guide to Thailand's Mountain Town →
Where to stay in Pai
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★★★★ Pai Village Boutique Resort 9.23,427 reviews
★★★★ Reverie Siam Resort 9.31,706 reviews
★★★★ The Quarter Resort 8.52,891 reviews
★★★★ Yoma Hotel 8.32,958 reviews
★★★ B2 Pai Premier Resort 7.75,098 reviews
★★★ The Sylvana Pai Hotel 8.62,000 reviews
★★★ Medio de Pai Hotel 8.81,513 reviews
★★★★ ChaLi's Family Hotel & Hostel 9.21,098 reviews
Things to see in Pai
15 placesTemples (Wat) · 2
Waterfalls · 3
National Parks · 1
Viewpoints · 2
Markets & Night Markets · 1
Historical Sites & Ruins · 2
Caves · 1
Hot Springs · 2
Attractions & Landmarks · 1
Every Pai guide
11 totalCity guide · 1
Things to do · 6
Bamboo Bridge Pai: Boon Ko Ku So Walk Over the Rice Fields Pai Hot Springs: Tha Pai vs Sai Ngam and Where Else to Soak Pai Nightlife: Bars, Live Music and the Honest Small-Town Scene Pai Walking Street: Night Market Guide to Food, Stalls and Hours Pai Waterfalls: Mo Paeng, Pam Bok and the Mae Yen Trek Things to Do in Pai: The Complete Guide to Thailand's Mountain Town