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PAI, THAILAND | Guide for Solo Travelers!
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items Pai is a vibrant and groovy town in the north of Thailand, infamous for it's high backpacker scene and laid back atmosphere (literally saw a hippy the moment i got there). I would highly recommend renting an automatic scooter to get around as the GRA...
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all the things i did and recommend in Pai as a solo budget backpacker :)
cool canyon formation you can walk along - bring sandals you don't mine getting dusty! Prepare for some gorg views too
Pai Canyon
really liked this spot, the view on top of the hill is incredible. When your up there you can order a drink at the cafe and there is a little gift shop stand.
Yun Lai Viewpoint Pai
a very pretty and quite village you can walk through, there are many koi fish in the central pond and ancient buildings. Also funnily enough right next to this traditional village is a modern chinese conveyor belt restaurant if your peckish lol
Santichon Village - Chinese village in Pai
I didn't personally experience the Jabo viewpoint but i did the Nam Lod Cave tour and it was interesting, the caves are so vast and there were fish EVERYWHERE in the water on the way to the cave you coulld feed!
Jabo Viewpoint & Nam Lod Cave Sunrise Private Tour
loved this place! It was beautiful also lots of fun and whacky sculptures in the rice fields to take photos with. Me and some friends went the cafe in the rice fields that's there and it was fab, you get to sit upstairs and you get a great view while...
Bamboo Bridge Pai
so majestic, the Big Buddha Statue will surprise you with it's size !! It's quite a couple steps to make your way up to the statue but well worth when you get there and see the size comparison and view from up top of the rest of pai - pretty cool wou...
Big Buddha Pai
i didn't get to do tipsy tubing but it looks so fun, everyone In Pai does it you have to! When I went there was really bad weather so it wasn't safe to do :(
Pai: Jungle Tubing River Excursion with DJs & Foam Party
ok but who doesn't like ziplinig?? An epic day out zooming across the pai jungle - didn't end up having time to do this but would recommend !
Pai: Ultimate Ziplining Adventure through the Jungle
eats
All the cafes/restaurants in Pai I tried and recommend + places I didn't try but have high reviews online and I'd try when I return!
a popular cafe where all the backpackers goes to eat and soak in the view, you can also buy a mini canvas and paint set to paint the view with your friends or solo
TwoHuts Pai - popular cafe with epic view (common backpacker spot)
located just next to the Pai Canyon, Love Strawberry Pai is a great spot for pics! There are huge strawberrys and even a refurbished van made into a strawberry kind of! it's so random you can get strawberry themed food and drinks and i believe buy so...
Love Strawberry Pai - Strawberry themed cafe & gift shop
a not well known cafe - nestled away on the side of a main road away from the main town. Absolutely perfect, i had a delicious chilli basil rice meal with an orange matcha. The view on the balcony dining area outside is surreal and i had it all to my...
Baandoi Cafe and Eatery | Pai
Good place for vegans or vegetarians in Pai! I ate here twice purely just because it was right across from my hostel - pretty decent tho yuh
Ganita Cafe - Vegetarian/Vegan
I didn't eat here but this place has great reviews on google maps and it appears to have a really nice view as well as nice food so i'd cehck this one out!
Sunset View Restaurant Pai
On every night and perfect if you want a wide variety of cuisines - with stalles ranging from all the way from thai food - to burgers - banh mis and even loaded baked potatoes!!
Pai's Night Market - food stalls wide selection