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Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge

4.5(3,998 reviews)

Thirty baht gets you onto roughly 815 metres of bamboo walkway laid across working rice paddies, and that's the cheapest few hours you'll spend in Pai. Built in 2016, the surface is bamboo but the structure underneath is reinforced with concrete and steel, so it doesn't wobble the way you might fear. The name comes from Shan and is usually explained as "merit bridge", the point being to help monks and farmers cross the fields in the wet season.

What surprises people is how much sits around the walk. Water buffalo you can feed, curated flower gardens, fish to feed, fairground games for 30 baht, and a Buddhist monastery in the forest at the far end where they mill rice flour and work on carvings and sculpture. Dogs roam the whole site and are friendly with people, less so with each other, so don't bring your own. The cafe by the car park looks out over the bridge and the fields, and reviewers rate the food for portion size and price.

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The Bamboo Bridge area is very large and easy to spend a few hours exploring. You can enjoy walking near beautiful flower fields, spotting buffaloes and cows, and even reaching a Buddhist monastery hidden in the forest at the end of the bamboo bridge trail. There is also a small area where you can feed the fish, which adds a nice and calming touch to the visit. Parts of the walk are exposed to the sun, so it’s recommended to come prepared with a hat and water. Along the bridge, there are many nice stopping points with small cafés, shaded seating areas, and beautiful views — some even with hammocks, perfect for relaxing. The atmosphere throughout the area is very pleasant and peaceful. If you plan to enter the monastery area, it’s important to wear modest clothing.

This place was so fun!! Ofc you can walk across the bamboo bridge but you can also feed water bufflos (tip!), play funfair games for 30b, have a little chill at the cafe and play with the doggies, so many doggies !! All so friendly (only downside is they are very friendly with people but if another dog comes along there pact will gang up and fight the dog which wasn’t nice to see and happend about 3 times when we were there) however don’t let this effect anything just a warning ! You can also climb up these stairs and take super cool photos with the view behind aswell as take some cute photos in this flower field and the dogs might join you haha was a lovely day one of my favs ! 💕

nice place to visit for a relaxing stroll on the bamboo walkways. it goes quite far. few nice photo spots, fields, cows, flowers, etc. has some areas to sit down in the shade if the sun too much for you during midday. we ate at the restaurant/cafe by the parking lot when you get back from your walk and the food was tasty and the portions were good sized and priced fairly. we were definitely full after our meal. definitely worth a visit for a nice stroll and probably even nicer when the rice is in full growth.

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Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge worth visiting?

Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge holds a 4.5★ rating from 3,998 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated temples & culture in Pai.

When is the best time to visit Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge?

The best months to visit Pai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (hot & hazy).

Where is Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge located?

Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge is at 89FV+273, Unnamed Road, Tambon Thung Yao, Amphoe Pai, Chang Wat Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand, in Pai. Getting around Pai: Motorbike rental (essential — ฿150/day); Bicycle rental for town.

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

Moderate

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

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