Yun Lai Viewpoint
จุดชมวิวทะเลหมอกหยุนไหล
A hilltop lookout west of Pai where a sea of cloud often fills the valley on cool-season mornings, making it the top spot for sunrise in Pai.
Yun Lai Viewpoint sits on a hilltop about 5 km west of Pai town and is run by Yunnan-born Chinese villagers; its name means 'the clouds come from here'. In the cool season (November–February), arriving at the summit around 6 a.m. often reveals white cloud filling the Pai valley, with distant peaks poking through, and at sunrise the clouds are tinted pink and gold. On clear days you can look over the Pai basin and its rice fields. Entry is very cheap and usually includes a cup of hot tea or soy milk. The summit has simple coffee stalls and snacks, including Yunnan-style steamed buns and youtiao. Getting there: a motorbike from town takes about 15 minutes. After passing Santichon Village, the last stretch is very steep, so take care if you are new to riding. You can also hire a songthaew (shared pickup truck) for sunrise. Note: it is very cold at the summit before dawn, so bring a thick jacket. The cloud sea depends on the weather and is not guaranteed; there is often haze in March–April during the burning season.
Opening hours
Approx. 5:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Santichon Village
- Wat Nam Hu
- Mo Paeng Waterfall
- Pai Walking Street
- Pam Bok Waterfall
- Boon Ko Ku So Bamboo Bridge
- Pai Land Split
- White Buddha, Wat Phra That Mae Yen