Sunset at bamboo bridge
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Sunset at bamboo bridge, round out your day in Pai with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
The place is admittedly quite touristy, but still worth a visit. The bridge was built to make it easier for the monks to reach their temple without having to walk directly through the rice paddies. It leads across the various rice fields, past animals and a small café. The temple itself is definitely worth seeing. Bring a marker or similar pen so you can write your wishes on a stone. We didn't see any dogs, but we also didn't enter the area where dogs are explicitly prohibited. The back section, the part with the temple, is particularly less crowded, less touristy, and absolutely stunning. We also highly recommend the coffee, which is grown by the monks themselves and served in the café along the way. There's also a small hall where the monks display their art.
It sounded a bit corny when my wife suggested a visit but if you ignore all the instagram spots and are lucky enough to go when it’s quiet the you will have a very nice elevated walk over the working rice fields. There is a temple ate the end of the path with a basket of shawls for females to cover up if you want to visit, we didn’t. Entry fee was 30thb each with places to buy cheap water. Interesting road up to the area, some fresh tar but some broken-up concrete. Definitely worth a visit.
must need see in pai! really nice day activity. stunning views. MAKE SURE that you bring appropriate clothes so that you can enter the temple!
Location Info
บ้านห้วยแก้ว 100 หมู่6 ต.แม่ฮี้, แม่ฮี้, อำเภอปาย แม่ฮ่องสอน 58130, Thailand+66 90 467 0984Tips for Visiting Activities & Tours
Vet Elephant Sanctuaries
Only visit sanctuaries that prohibit riding, use no chains or bullhooks, and let elephants roam freely. Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai set the standard. If a place offers painting shows or circus tricks, walk away.
Book Through Klook or GetYourGuide
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Do Outdoor Activities in the Morning
Heat and humidity peak from noon to 3 PM. Schedule jungle treks, cycling tours, and outdoor cooking classes for early morning. Water activities are more flexible since you're in and out of the sea.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (hot & hazy)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
12°C – 32°C(54°F – 90°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minivan from Chiang Mai (3 hrs, ~762 curves — take motion sickness tablets). Small airport for charter flights only.
Getting around
- •Motorbike rental (essential — ฿150/day)
- •Bicycle rental for town
- •Walking in the town centre