famous road
Mae Hong Son Loop
Legendary 600 km motorcycle and driving loop from Chiang Mai through Pai and Mae Hong Son, famed for its 1,864 curves through misty mountains, hill-tribe villages and teak forests.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Chiang Mai, Thailand · Asia
Pai sits on the route: 30 minutes from Sop Pong, 50km from Mae Hong Son Loop.
Pai is a town located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. With a population of 2,284, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Pai sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pai to your route.
Pai (Thai: ปาย, pronounced [pāːj]; Northern Thai: ᨻᩣ᩠ᨿ, pronounced [pāːj]) is the northeasternmost district (amphoe) of Mae Hong Son province, northern Thailand. The central town is Pai.
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Pai is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 19.3617 latitude, 98.4397 longitude.
Pai has a population of approximately 2,284 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
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famous road
Legendary 600 km motorcycle and driving loop from Chiang Mai through Pai and Mae Hong Son, famed for its 1,864 curves through misty mountains, hill-tribe villages and teak forests.
50 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A Yunnanese Chinese village founded by former Kuomintang soldiers, set around a small lake at 1,776 metres with tea terraces on the slopes and clay-walled tea houses. It is 44 kilometres from Mae Hong Son on a steep border road.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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