Mae Hong Son town is a small and pleasant town with its own distinct feel and culture. Visibly different from the rest of Northern Thailand due to its mix of people; Burmese, Thai, Shan, Muslims and hilltribe minorities. All live together harmoniously creating an interesting blend of cultures evident in the architecture, food and way people dress. Mae Hong Son has become part of northern Thailand’s standard tourist circuit, with plenty of guesthouses, hotels and resorts in the area, many of them catering to Thais.

However, much of the capital’s prosperity is due to its supply of rice and consumer goods to the drug lords across the border. The town’s population is predominantly Shan. Several Karen and Shan villages in the vicinity can be visited as day trips, and further afield are Lisu, Lahu and Musoe villages.

Pai is located in Northern Tailand, about half way between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son. In Pai, you can enjoy a cooler and fresher climate than in the rest of the country because it is about 600 m above the sea.
Pai is a very interesting town with a mixed population (Thai, Shan, hilltribes people, foreigner). The atmosphere is quiet and peacefull. So it is easy to relax and just chill out. A lot of reggae lovers live or come to Pai. Thus, they are some reggae bars and shops. The city is small but the nightlife offers some goods opportunities: bars, live music, concert, festival.

Around Pai, the nature offers a lot of possibilities for outdoor activities such as trekking, rafting, rock climbing, biking, hiking and so on. Other activities are available in town, such as massage or cookering courses. Pai has also 3 temples. It is a very good place for arts and handicrafts. A lot of artists live in Pai because they enjoy the creative atmosphere of the city.