Pai is an ever-popular destination in Mae Hong Son province, yet it still retains a small-town charm. Pai is the most accessible town in Mae Hong Son province from Chiang Mai and has many great food and accommodation options.
Pai Night Market
Open every night, the Pai night markets are a hive of street food and live music venues. When choosing your accommodation you need to decide whether you will stay in the heart of the action, within easy walking distance, or outside town in a peaceful resort with views of rice fields. Most outlying hotels have a shuttle service with on-demand transfers into town and schedule pickup times & locations.
Nearby Attractions
While it is easy to explore the center of town on foot, there are also many attractions just outside of town within the same valley.
Pai Canyon
Yun Lai Viewpoint
Santichon Village
Mae Yen Temple
Sai Ngam Hot Spring
Pai Memorial Bridge
Pai Private Tours – Multi-Day Itineraries
If you would like to travel to Pai as part of a multi-day private tour itinerary, we have several standard tour options to choose from. As always, we are happy to customize these itineraries for you.
Accommodation in Pai
Most visitors want to enjoy the walking street / nights markets in the evening. It is most convenient to stay withinthe walking street district. or a short walking distance from the markets.
Hotels that are further from the center generally provide a shuttle service to/from the night markets.
Family House @ Pai
Great value in the center of town
Pai Village Boutique
4-star value in the center of town
The Quarter
4-star relaxation in a quieter part of town
The Oia Pai Resort
Unique 5-star concept with shuttle transport to night markets
23 Pai House Boutique
Boutique comfort in a central location.
Reverie Siam Resort
5-star comfort with shuttle transport to night markets
Pai Bus Service
If you plan to travel independently to Pai, there is a bus service available. See the timetable below for information regarding the bus service from Chiang Mai to Pai, and return journeys.
| Bus Chiang Mai - Pai ฿ 240 4h 20m | |
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| Bus Pai - Chiang Mai ฿ 240 3h 55m | |
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Pai FAQ
Halal food is easy to find in Pai due to the large local Muslim community. The Al-Israa Masjid Mosque is located in the center of town, so you will see many restaurants and street-food vendors advertising Halal food in this area.
For one of the best vegan restaurants in Northern Thailand, Earth Tone is at least on par with the very best vegan food in Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai. It is located a little out of town on the way to Mae Yen Temple – but close enough to walk and well worth the trip.
There are some vegan street food vendors in the walking street district, and many restaurants in this part of Pai have vegan options on the menu.
Charlie & Lek restaurant is worth mentioning – not vegan but they have many great vegan options on their menu and have a good understanding of allergies and other dietary requirements. Good food, good value, and in the center of town.