Nature venue
Pai Canyon
20 locals recommend
Tips from locals
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February 1, 2022
Watch the Sunset at Pai Canyon One of the best things to do in Pai. The stillness of your surroundings, the quiet chatter of the people around you. Pai Canyon is pretty huge so you’ll be able to find your own quiet corner to relax & enjoy the view or even to watch the sunset along with other travelers as it sets amidst this stunning canyon. If you like adventure this is for you. Pai Canyon or Kong Lan (famously known as Kong Lan in Thai) is described in some tourist brochures as Thailand’s answer to the Grand Canyon. To say that’s stretching a point would be putting it mildly. Pai Canyon geological and topographic features are quite stunning. This unique geographical area has been formed by continuous erosion over decades until reaching the current condition. The carved narrow ledges and slabs that have survived the erosive actions of the elements have steep 30 meters deep cliff drops and a series of narrow walkways cut on the ridges of giant rock walls that snake out into the densely forested valley. The scenery up there is majestically beautiful and the views impressive; you would not expect such a nature behind the hills. The landscape is quite original, the scenic area offers an awesome 360° panorama best enjoyed at sunrise or sunset. It’s good to be there before sunrise or sunset and take a walk as well. The whole panorama is very picturesque when the sun hits the top of the mountain-range. The Pai Canyon is an incredible place to explore! It is a 5 minute walk to the top of the canyon from the car park and from there you can venture off to many different tracks! For the more adventurous, you can walk around the canyon and take some great photos! It gets pretty busy at sunset as a bunch of tour guides in town finish their Pai day trips. Amazing for hiking unique landscapes, and exploring The walk up to the first view point is easily accessible to anyone even with a moderate level of fitness. However, the paths leading further vary widely in width, steepness and danger. It will give you a little thrill and it is not for the faint-hearted. There is nothing in the way of safety bars and you are free to venture as far afield into the canyon as you dare. But with a 30-50 metre plus drop on either side be careful where you tread. If you’re planning to hike at the Pai Canyon, do remember to bring good shoes and water. If you want to do all the trikes then you need half of the day but you have to be tuff and not scary of height . It is very dangerous a very slippery ground do not do when rain occurs . Some trikes are long and dangerous some are less but still scary to do . Just be careful Best time to go pai canyon? The best times to walk the Pai Canyon are early mornings or at the end of afternoons, when it is cooler for the climbs and you get a great light. At dusk is when you get a perfect combination of scenery and temperature, and you might also catch a beautiful sunset. At other times, the area can become swelteringly hot and humid. Remember to bring water and good shoes and camera here!!! Getting to Pai Canyon Located on highway 1095 not far from the World War II Memorial Bridge, Pai Canyon is located 15km south of Utopai and can be reached by scooter, bike or taxi (you would need to hire one for the day). The views it offers makes it worth a visit if you’re already here!
Watch the Sunset at Pai Canyon One of the best things to do in Pai. The stillness of your surroundings, the quiet chatter of the people around you. Pai Canyon is pretty huge so you’ll be able to find your own quiet corner to relax & enjoy the view or even to watch the sunset along with other trav…
Tip
November 19, 2019
Lovely views and some great hiking trails as long as you have good balance and head for heights. Popular spot to watch the sunset from although can become rather crowded. The 5 minute walk to the first viewpoint can be done by anyone with moderate fitness although the trails along the ridge are rather narrow with big drops on either side
Om In Pai
January 6, 2019
Just a 6 minute drive from Om in Pai, the opposite direction of Pai's town center, is Pai Canyon. Its a cool place to walk/hike around with great (and cheap!) Thai food before you go in.
Chitawee
March 15, 2015
You can see the great view sunset here. Great place to see and visit
The Lookout
May 24, 2017
Incredible views, great for sunset. If you want to walk along the steep canyon ridge wear appropriate shoes. it is narrow and dusty. Free entry.
Location
Mae Hi, Mae Hong Son