{"id":290942,"date":"2017-12-07T17:53:38","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T09:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-ph\/guide-to-hidden-gem-of-pai-thailand-290942.html"},"modified":"2017-12-08T13:16:33","modified_gmt":"2017-12-08T05:16:33","slug":"things-to-do-pai-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/ph\/travel-ph\/now-or-never-ph\/destinations-ph\/things-to-do-pai-thailand-290942.html","title":{"rendered":"Postcard Worthy: 6 Reasons why Pai, Thailand should be your next destination"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Little is known about <strong>Pai<\/strong>, a small <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/best-farm-stay-vacations-230419.html\">countryside town<\/a> in Northern Thailand\u2019s Mae Hong Son Province, just a few hours outside of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/156345-156345.html#item=1\">Chiang Mai<\/a>. Nestled on an exceptionally picturesque valley along the Pai River, this hippie, dreamy town has become a magnet for hippies, nature lovers, backpacker and tourists.\u00a0<\/p> <p>With its distinctive laidback vibes, rolling landscapes of lush nature and scenery and a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/food\/hot-spots\/recommended-spots\/canggu-healthy-eating-256286.html\">great cafe and nightlife scene,<\/a> it's no surprise that Pai is a favourite among tourists. The best way to get around the relaxed town is on a bike, which lets you enjoy the landscapes is so naturally stunning and quite unlike elsewhere in Thailand.\u00a0For a snippet of the <strong>best things to do in Pai, Thailand<\/strong>, browse the gallery above!<\/p> <p><em>Sarah Khan<\/em><\/p> <p><em>Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p> <h2> <span>Read More:<\/span> <\/h2> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/best-islands-philippines-225798.html#item=1\">Heaven on Earth: A guide to the best islands in the Philippines<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/5-great-places-visit-thailand-25365.html\">5 Great less-frequented places to visit in Thailand<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a taste of Thailand different to the likes of Phuket or Bangkok, Pai is definitely one to watch. 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