Pai Canyon
Pai Canyon
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- eVe 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬Singapore, Singapore1,268 contributionsMust visit in Pai, go for the sunsetIt is a short walk up to the viewpoint for the sunset. However, it was very crowded when we reached at 5.45pm. It was in time for the stunning sunset. Pai Canyon is a good photo spot if you are daring enough to stand at the cliff edge. A good pair of sneakers would be good as there are loose sands everywhere. No entrance fee.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 1, 2023
- Stephen NHong Kong, China354 contributionsStunning sunset viewHave been in Pai Canyon for 2 times, first time in the morning and second time for the sunset view. The morning view of canyon was very clear and better to take some good photoes as the people there not so crowded. The sunset view here was stunning and beautiful.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 17, 2023
- kerry k11 contributionsAmazing views!Pai Canyon is amazing, especially at sunset. It is a tricky/slippy climb in some parts and also very dusty. We went both during the day, and at sunset. Huge crowds at sunset, so it was nice to see it quieter during the day!Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 2, 2024
- Lucas IAsia217 contributionsBeautifulVisiting is a must when in Pai, renting a moped and driving here is part of the experience, and can cost as little as 150baht for the day (+gass). The walk can be easy or challenging, up to you! More crowded during sunset, but not to a point where it ruins the experience, AT ALL.Visited April 2024Traveled soloWritten April 14, 2024
- PaifriendlytourPai, Thailand19 contributionsสุดยอดปายสสยงามมากบรรยากาศดีมากๆๆๆๆมาเที่ยสกันเยอะๆๆนะ เพื่อนๆๆ Explore the beauty of Pai with Paifriendlytour! 🌄 Discover stunning landscapes, vibrant markets, and relaxing hot springs. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in this charming town. Book your tour now!Visited July 2024Traveled soloWritten July 24, 2024
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18 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The internet says the sun sets at 6:14 pm but when we reached there around 6, the sun was already down, so the next day we went there around 5:30 and got a chance to see sunset. Amazing sunset and place. And for that reason it’s crowded as well. Have to walk some steps from the road though, but it’s very easy walk.
Written February 17, 2020
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Carla
Barcelona, Spain140 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Now it's a good place to stay quiet until 17h when lots of people come to see the sunset. Watching the sunset it's beautiful if you like taking pictures. If you like to walk, better go before 12am to explore all the paths. It's a really strange geography I would like to see from above.
Written February 16, 2020
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Rognab
Northern Ireland, UK66 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Worth a visit. We visited mid morning and were practically the only ones there. A number of the usual food outlets beside the car park if you want food or drinks, all reasonably priced. ( unlike back in the uk were everything would be a rip off! ). I think if you have a choice, visit it in the morning as uposed to the evening when it gets very crowded.
Written February 11, 2020
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femalenomadperu
Rice Lake, WI75 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Beautiful canyon. We went at sunset. There were lots of people there at sunset, but it was free to enter so the price was right. You could find a place to sit and watch the sunset easily amongst the crowd so it was good overall
Written November 28, 2022
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Lis_anne84
Chattanooga, TN21 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
We arrived at Pai Canyon around 4 because we wanted to explore a bit before sunset. With our 6, 8, and 10 year old, some parts of the hike were too dangerous or steep, but there were plenty of paths and areas that we could explore as long as we held onto the little one's hands. It was a lovely view and great place to take some scenic photos with valley views on both sides. Just be really careful if you have the fearless type of children as they could easily have a terrible fall. It was too cloudy for a great sunset, so we might try again another day.
Written October 12, 2021
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jrapeter
Bude, UK907 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This is an interesting place to wander around. The canyon is deep and some of the ledges are precarious but the views are really good (and also it’s free!!).
You can wander from ledge to ledge, hilltop to hilltop, or you can find one of the steep or not too steep walks down into it and wander at your leisure.
We stayed about 45 minutes but we didn’t explore the bottom. Also, the sunset is supposed to be spectacular and there are log seats for you to enjoy that presuming it’s not really busy.
You can wander from ledge to ledge, hilltop to hilltop, or you can find one of the steep or not too steep walks down into it and wander at your leisure.
We stayed about 45 minutes but we didn’t explore the bottom. Also, the sunset is supposed to be spectacular and there are log seats for you to enjoy that presuming it’s not really busy.
Written February 7, 2020
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,289 contributions
Feb 2023
Every day scores, if not hundreds, of people congregate at Pai Canyon to watch the sunset. The canyon is indeed beautiful and a magnet for adventure seekers. The area has eroded over thousands of years, leaving only a few towering razor-back spines extending in a web out over the area. In some places, the paths narrow to a half meter or less, with 50-meter vertical drops on both sides. The paths are not for the faint-hearted or those suffering from acrophobia. They perhaps should not be for anyone, as there is real danger here. While I don't think there have yet been any deaths resulting from falls at the canyon, there have been several serious injuries and people suffer minor scrapes virtually every day. I would not say the site should be closed, but I do think that many visitors take too many chances climbing about the site, and much more caution is warranted. But, all is not lost! Visitors can get some great views and perhaps the best photos of the sunset from the very first viewpoint that entails no real risks in reaching. Pai Canyon is one of the best free attractions around and well worth a (safe) visit to view the sunset or the landscape. Don't miss it! Just be careful!
Written February 10, 2023
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Chloe and Olly
East Sussex, UK237 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
The views from the canyon are amazing. I’d recommend renting a bike and using that to get up there, there’s plenty or parking at the entrance.
There isn’t much in the way of safety barriers and restrictions, but to be honest it did make the experience more enjoyable. There are quite a few people, particularly at sunset, but still worth it! It gets 4* instead of 5* due to the amount of litter around the place. It’s a shame that tourists can’t respect the amazing areas Thailand has to offer, and I hope more gets done to dissuade litterers
There isn’t much in the way of safety barriers and restrictions, but to be honest it did make the experience more enjoyable. There are quite a few people, particularly at sunset, but still worth it! It gets 4* instead of 5* due to the amount of litter around the place. It’s a shame that tourists can’t respect the amazing areas Thailand has to offer, and I hope more gets done to dissuade litterers
Written February 20, 2020
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eVe 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬
Singapore, Singapore1,268 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
It is a short walk up to the viewpoint for the sunset. However, it was very crowded when we reached at 5.45pm. It was in time for the stunning sunset. Pai Canyon is a good photo spot if you are daring enough to stand at the cliff edge. A good pair of sneakers would be good as there are loose sands everywhere.
No entrance fee.
No entrance fee.
Written December 1, 2023
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Jessica V
Zoetermeer, The Netherlands27 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
The Canyon is really worth the visit. Especially during sunrise or sunset the view is breath taking. When your not afraid of hights you can try to walk the small paths.
Before you go up (it's a 5 min walk) you have the possibility to buy some drinks.
Before you go up (it's a 5 min walk) you have the possibility to buy some drinks.
Written January 19, 2020
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Kun je hier ook komen zonder scooter?
Is it possible to visit without a scooter?
Written March 13, 2018
Als je niet met n scooter kan of durft te rijden wat echter heel veilig is in Pai en omgeving kan je er ook met n taxi naar toe. Maar misschien is t n leuke idee om dan fiets te huren.
Written March 13, 2018
We thought at sunset
It was very pretty
Written December 18, 2017
hi. what is the nearest hotel or room in pai canyon ? thanks
Written December 16, 2014
I think you should fine some room near Pai memorial bridge, it's out of the town as well.
Written December 18, 2014
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