In fact, this is not a bridge, but the crap, which is laid on stilts above land and passes through rice fields past Thai small huts. At the end of the path, they lead you to a cool Buddhist temple. And I I’m not sure that all tourists reach it. At least when my visit before entering this temple is part of the bamboo flooring rotten and not everyone would want to move through this.
The content of the article
- 1 Bamboo Bridge in Pai
- 2 Information to visit
- 3 On the map
Bamboo bridge in Pai
The place of interest is called Bamboo Bridge Pai. Although, like me already said, this is not a bridge, but to gat over the fields. Bamboo bridge length about a kilometer and the whole track takes no more than an hour in both directions. The place is not quite normal, but not for everyone. I recommend it for leisurely walk in the lap of nature.
On the way, you will see rice fields, how they look for real, as there is rice in the water, few of us are Europeans saw it live. There will be a chance to make a million pictures of picturesque landscapes and selfies on their background. In the beginning there will be a small lake where you can feed catfish feed, which can be taken for arbitrary donation I left 10 baht for a jar. Besides, there is a cafe where you can buy coffee and some drinks.
Something reminiscent of scaffolding in mangrove forests, such as Forest Park in Hua Hin. The only difference is in the quality of the walkways. AT mangrah – made of concrete, and here – bamboo, which is promising bends under you when walking, separate sensations. Although someone may not be very fun. But, in general, the design is reliable, durable and does not swing, because the walkways are installed on reinforced concrete piles with metal crossbars, I checked. AND in general, on the fresh stains of bamboo you can see that the bridge is being looked after and regularly update rotten parts.
Parking at the entrance
Entrance to the bamboo bridge, here is the ticket office
Bamboo bridge in Pai
Lake with catfish that you can feed
Small cafe
There is not a lot of entertainment here, in fact, the footbridge, but green grass around. The main thing in this attraction is the walk itself. on rice fields surrounded by mountains. Personally, I really liked it and I I do not support reviews, where people write that specifically here You should not come, except that on the way somewhere else. People like me, which is a thrill to be in nature and admire her, here sure to like it.
I highly recommend to reach the end of the road and see the stone stupa, which is unusual in that it is lined with small round stones. The wooden temple itself is also interesting, made in the form circular premises, in the center of which Buddhist relics. The temple is in the forest and there is not a soul. I even first thought that he was abandoned, and this also adds sensations.
We go further to the very end
Entrance to the temple grounds
Before entering the bamboo rotten
Here it is a stupa lined with stone
Usually they are smooth, but here’s how they did it.
Came in the dark, it’s good that you found the switch and turned on the light yourself
Inside apparently Buddhist relics
Inside apparently Buddhist relics
Information to visit
The entrance costs 20 baht, children are free, there is a ticket office at the entrance.
Opening hours – no limit. Probably in the mornings and evenings in general you can go for free, but 20 baht is not the money on which need to save. I was out of trekking at half past six, it was already dark. If there was once lighting on the bridge (there are lanterns along the bridge), then at the time of my visit nothing worked. So that try to end your walk before dark.
The best time to visit rice fields is from September to December, while rice is ripening. After harvesting, beauty is no longer that
I would recommend to come here before sunset at 4-5, when it is not so hot, and the sun begins to set behind the mountains. Here sunset is a little earlier, very so nice and soft shine. And in general, in the evening it is much better here than in the middle of the day, under the sun, and without a shadow. There are few trees just at the very end. route near the temple.
To not come here twice, include a visit to the route Bamboo Waterfall and Pai Split. However, if you have already seen Pai canyon, then Pai Split does not make sense to look.
On the map
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