“Witness the beauty of the bamboo bridge spanning vast rice paddies, capture stunning natural landscapes with your camera, and experience the serene morning ritual of monks collecting alms as they walk across the bridge.”

Su Tong Pae Bridge is a significant and renowned tourist attraction known for its natural beauty and the unwavering faith of the local community. The name "Su Tong Pae" is in the Shan language, meaning "successful wish" or "accomplishment as desired." This bridge symbolizes the collective effort and unity of the people.

The bridge boasts a rich history, having been built through the devotion of monks, novices, and villagers from Ban Gung Mai Sak, alongside various faithful groups. They collectively wove bamboo into a path approximately 500-600 meters long, spanning rice fields that their owners generously donated to the temple. This path allows monks and novices from Suan Tham Phu Sama to walk for their alms rounds and provides a convenient route for local villagers. Thus, the bridge itself is seen as a wish granted, built by everyone who contributed their effort.

The bridge's beauty transforms with each season. If you visit during the middle to late rainy season (approximately July-September), the rice fields will be a vibrant green. In the late rainy season to early cool season (around October-November), you'll witness the fields turn a golden hue, ready for harvest—a beautiful and impressive sight in its own right.

Every early morning (around 6:00 AM), there's a beautiful and faith-filled sight of monks and novices from Suan Tham Phu Sama walking across the bridge for their alms round. Tourists can participate in offering alms, an activity that offers a profound experience and a glimpse into the simple local way of life.

This location is also ideal for photographers seeking to capture beautiful and meaningful landscapes, general tourists looking for a peaceful natural setting, and those interested in local culture and history. If you wish to experience a blend of faith and natural beauty, Su Tong Pae Bridge is a must-visit destination when you come to Mae Hong Son!


How to Get There
  • Private Car: From Mae Hong Son town, take Highway 1095 (Mae Hong Son-Pai route) heading towards Pai. After about 8-12 kilometers, you will see a sign for Su Tong Pae Bridge and Suan Tham Phu Sama on your left.

  • Shared Taxi (Songthaew)/Rental Car: You can hire a yellow shared taxi (Songthaew) or rent a car from Mae Hong Son town for convenient travel.


Travel Tips
  • Best Time to Visit: It's highly recommended to visit in the early morning (around 6:00-7:00 AM) to witness the misty lake views and participate in the alms offering ritual on the bridge, which is the most beautiful and impressive experience.

  • Seasonality: If you want to see vibrant green rice fields, visit during the rainy season (July-September). For golden rice fields, aim for the late rainy to early cool season (October-November).

  • Attire: Dress respectfully, as this is a religious site. Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on the bamboo bridge.

  • Photography: This is an excellent spot for photography. Have your camera ready to capture the memorable scenes.


Admission Fee:

  • No admission fee (free)

Opening Time:

  • Open 24 hours (shops and restaurants have their own operating hours, but the bridge itself is always accessible).

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