White Buddha on Top of the Hill, Thailand

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Thailand White Buddha on Top of the Hill

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Chedi Phra That Mae Yen, White Buddha, is an amazing location and the iconic spot of Pai, Thailand. With easy access and a beautiful vantage point over the valley.

Photography Tips

Sunrise this place will be very dynamic with the light since the sun will rise behind the statue. Suggest using multiple exposure to get the full dynamic range. Sunset the statue is directly lit but during sunet this is a very popular spot. You will be unable to get a clean shot with people in it. So I highly recommend coming at sunrise to avoid the crowds.

Travel Information

From the town of Pai it is an easy 3km ride to the temple. Just rent a scooter or walk from the town. Parking is at the base of the statue then you have 353 steps to climb to the top.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor A decent amount of people

Best Timing Sunrise

Sunrise & Sunset 06:33 - 17:48 | current local time: 04:29

Photo Themes buddha pai statue Sunrise Sunset Temple thailand

Locations Pai

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