Finding a second paradise hide-out at Pai, some 2.30 hours drive from Chiangmai city. The tiny northern town, is fast becoming an artists haunt, a perfect antidode to the bustle of modern Thailand. With its burbling streams, impeccable manicured fields and surrounding mountains, shrouded in early morning mists, this tiny town with lots of activities midway between Chiangmai and Mae Hong Son, is indeed a refreshing place to visit.

    
     Belle Villa Resort Pai, your next destination base to enjoy all the above, just a good walk from Pai city, is a serene boutique resort located amidst nature and rice field. Here at Pai, awaits your discovery at it's fascinating culture and enjoy endless activities such as excursion to "Pheeman Cave" one of the unseen in Thailand heritage, take a walk through Pai market and explore Pai' scenic view from Pai canyon and you will realize that it's difficult to describe the charm of Pai that draw visitors back time and again, and only to be there by your ownself can tell why.

Following the code of nature, Belle Villa Pai's recently completed boutique resort, deluxe cottage style, built largely with wooden material, and peeled thin wooden plates to be used for the cottage's roofing. The living quarters are fully equipped with international standard amenities of sound quality, and while enjoying your meals of either international cuisine or of the local specialties dishes at the "Pae-Mong" restaurant, a large pond and vast expanses of paddy fields are there fronting you for enjoyment at the same time.

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Tuk - Tuk and Hourse Cart ride service available for private tour around Pai city.

Location

Belle Villa Pai is one kilometer from main Pai's center or about 10 minutes pleasant walk. The city is approximately 2 and a half hours scenic drive from Chiangmai and of almost the same distance from Mae HongSon.

Tha Pai Hot Springs
Tha Pai Hot Springs are part of a national park just 8 kms south of Pai. There is a stream running through the hot springs and you can choose either to bathe in the river or in bathtubs that have been built on the site. You can get to the springs by foot, bicycle, motorbike or car.

Mae Yen Waterfall
At the source of the Mae Yen River, Mae Yen Waterfall is about 12 kms from the town, located deep in the forest along a trail where there are no villages. The walk is beautiful and the waterfall is impressive. As the trail is so small, you cannot take any vehicles up to the falls. It's best to ask for directions from local people before you set off and to make sure you take plenty of water and some food as this trek will take you the whole day.

Rafting
Between July and December you can go on rafting trips for a few hours or a few days. You can choose from simple bamboo rafts or rubber rafts that are owned by several different rafting companies