Long Neck Karen Village

Short but unforgettable cultural experience – totally worth the quick trip from Pai! We made the short ride out of Pai town (about 10-15 minutes by scooter/tuk-tuk) to this small Karen Long Neck village, and it was one of the highlights of our time in northern Thailand. The entrance fee is only 100 THB per person – super affordable and good value for the experience. The village is small and intimate, so the whole visit is pretty quick (30-60 minutes is plenty), but it’s incredibly unique and memorable. Meeting the women with their beautiful brass neck rings and learning a little about their traditions was fascinating. The village has plenty of unique handmade souvenirs – beautiful woven textiles, jewelry, and small crafts – perfect for bringing home a special memento. Many stalls are right in front of the traditional houses. Bonus points: they even have a simple hostel if you want to stay longer, plus food/drink options available. If you’re in Pai and want a quick, affordable, and genuinely different cultural experience, I highly recommend stopping by. It’s touristy but still feels special and respectful. Don’t miss it! 🌿 Here are some beautiful glimpses of the women and the peaceful village atmosphere:

It was quiet when we went, later in the day. The long neck women were nice, most spoke some English. I tried to buy a few trinkets at each shop, to help support the ladies. They let me try on a brass ring collar they have for tourists, it's heavy! I enjoyed learning more about them and their culture. As for some of the negative reviews, remember that you're going into their home, they are not circus clowns performing for you. They sell their entry fee and goods to help support their way of life. BTW, 100 Thai baht entry is currently $3. US dollars.

Im thai , i would honestly say there are 50THB for entrance fee. Inside was small only few Long Neck Karen Family but the Karen didn’t earn from collecting entrance fee just the landlord earn from entrance, landlord provide place for Karen to Live and the selling shop. The Karen’s only earn from selling some clothes that they made and small souvenir. I think it fair enough they provide you easier place to reach. If you go to another Original Long Neck Karen Village come from have to drive few hour to get there. Just think 50THB to save time and help them maintain the place. The golden neck can’t be take off. The girl show us singing and playing song in their language, it is a rare experience that you will always remember