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1,154 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Su Tong Pae bamboo bridge located on the outskirts of Mae Hong Son City. Spanning several rice paddies connected Tham Poo Sa Ma temple to the village, this 500 m bridge is supposed to be the longest bamboo bridge in Thailand. The name "Su Tong Pae" translates to ‘successful prayer’ in Tai Yai language, as locals believe, if you walk along the bridge you may wish, and your wish will come true.
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Written December 31, 2023
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Too Yi
Singapore, Singapore38 contributions
Apr 2022
As a preface, there is really not much to do in Mae Hong Son in the low season, and this is one of the few attractions.
That being said, it is a pretty bamboo bridge built by the locals recently to help the monks on a nearby temple cross the ride paddies to collect alms. As I understand it, its free, either that, or the person collecting fees was on leave that day.
The bridge is around 400m long and leads to the temple on a hill, it crosses the rice paddies and overall paints a very pretty picture. I would recommend climbing the hill to the temple for a picturesque view of the surroundings, but please be respectful to the temple there. Not sure if slippers, short shorts/skirts are accepted there, as it was empty when we went.
That being said, it is a pretty bamboo bridge built by the locals recently to help the monks on a nearby temple cross the ride paddies to collect alms. As I understand it, its free, either that, or the person collecting fees was on leave that day.
The bridge is around 400m long and leads to the temple on a hill, it crosses the rice paddies and overall paints a very pretty picture. I would recommend climbing the hill to the temple for a picturesque view of the surroundings, but please be respectful to the temple there. Not sure if slippers, short shorts/skirts are accepted there, as it was empty when we went.
Written May 11, 2022
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JS-JN
Bristol, UK3,797 contributions
Mar 2020
This is a really lovely walkway that passes the country side with great views. Well worth a visit as not much else to do around here.
Written March 7, 2020
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Sav Diokmetzidis
Athens, Greece51 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The scenery is wonderful and very peaceful,the bridge is really long but worth crossing it because it ends in a very nice monastery where you can rest your mind and body for a while listening the most wonderful sounds from the bells,go and check it out for sure!
Written February 2, 2020
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Gayle VC
General Luna, Philippines183 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
A bridge made entirely out of bamboo, that’s something you don’t see everyday. Walking on the bridge, you will see beautiful landscapes all around. The bridge leads to a small temple in the mountains. Then you have to go all the way back to where you entered. I love walking, so I enjoyed it here a lot.
Written January 27, 2020
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iluvhunni
Singapore, Singapore183 contributions
Dec 2019
The green field beside the bridge isn't available all year round, so you better check recent recent google map photos before heading there.
We went there knowing it is not going to be green, in fact yellowish and quite empty (like a balding field) because the harvest is over, so we were knew what we were in for. It is just a short drive out of MHS for us to continue our journey to Pai.
There is a make shift car park a few hundred metres before the bridge, in the residential area with very narrow 2-way road. A couple of small stalls selling local food/souvenirs along the short walk to the bridge.
We went there knowing it is not going to be green, in fact yellowish and quite empty (like a balding field) because the harvest is over, so we were knew what we were in for. It is just a short drive out of MHS for us to continue our journey to Pai.
There is a make shift car park a few hundred metres before the bridge, in the residential area with very narrow 2-way road. A couple of small stalls selling local food/souvenirs along the short walk to the bridge.
Written January 3, 2020
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PF2UK
London, UK227 contributions
Nov 2019
Honestly, if this wasn't in travel guides nobody would go there. Just an excuse for the locals to try to sell you another pair of baggy elephant trousers. Oh there is a barber shop but we didn't go in.
Written November 29, 2019
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skwong43
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia165 contributions
Sep 2019
Less than 30 minutes drive out of Mae Hong Son, is this small village off the main road.
Driving towards the village using our Google Map, it leads to a parking lot just outside the attraction.
There's a clean toilet and also a small stall selling local souvenirs.
Driving towards the village using our Google Map, it leads to a parking lot just outside the attraction.
There's a clean toilet and also a small stall selling local souvenirs.
Written September 4, 2019
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Chul S
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Aug 2019 • Friends
"Sutongpe" is the name of the bamboo bridged built across the rice field from one hill to another side as well as the name of Shan Buddha Image in Mynmar-influenced style temple located st the top of the hill. In Thai culture and Buddist relegious, monks who walk across the rice fields to receive food offerings would step on rice causing the rice pkant to die so people in the village would summon to help building yhe bridge so that monks do not have to walk across the paddy field. This is also the origin of the bridge Thai name "Bridge of believe" to help those who contribute to find peace. It is beutiful most in rainny season when it is green every where especially when it's raining. Another time to visit would be the harvest season when all the rice fields turn golden yellow when touching the sun at dusk or dawn. Plantation starting from May to July entirely deoends on rain, this year (2019) the rain came late not until now which is August. So 4 monts after, which would be around end of November to early December wiukd be the hsrvest time. By the way the place is just 15 minutes drive from Maehongson town. Yoy can vidit there in 2 hours but if u are really interested it coukd take 3-4 hours to see everything. I met these 2 tourist from Germany sitting relaxing around the area waiting for the rain to stop while I was siak in the rain, so bring your own umbrella and ennjoy the peaceful and beautiful scenary.
Written August 16, 2019
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216spring
Udon Thani, Thailand670 contributions
Aug 2019
Only the walking surface is made of bamboo sheets, you get to see nice rice fields backed by lovely mountains. There is a temple under construction at the end of the bridge and a restaurant, bicycle are available to explore the area. Most lovely after a heavy downpour
Written August 16, 2019
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Dan R
Busan, South Korea552 contributions
I've read a few reviews on people going with a driver, do people have recommendations of drivers/details at all?
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Bonngourmet
Bonn, Germany654 contributions
We had a room in the Boondee House. We booked our tour there. We paid 1,600 Baht for a car (a Toyota SUV in good shape) and driver (who drovevery carefully). We visited several spots during a 6+ hours trip. The tour included the Sutongpe Bridge, a longneck village (250 baht entrance fee there is not included in the tour price) and several other sights. We were very satisfied with the tour.
Ruby N
Gurnee, Illinois, USA2 contributions
What is it?
George
Si Chiang Mai, Thailand67 contributions
It is just a bridge which the local Monks use for the morning alms giving ceremony, and as a link between villages. It is actually a steel structure with a wooden cladding. If you are in the area it is worth taking a look. The day we visited, there was a village function on, like a Fair, so we were lucky.
TAMARA778
Chiang Mai, Thailand280 contributions
We have red so nice comments about this bridge, so it was on our list of things to do. Arriving from Pai, there was only one sign (in English) saying: Bamboo Bridge 2 km. We have tried to find this place, asked the locals to no event. My understanding is: coming from Pai, the bridge must be located on the RIGHT side somewhere past the big metal bridge while approaching the city.
PLEASE: Other reviewers, write detailed directions, as I have red in previous posts, the place is not easy to find.
Thank You.
Steve F
Truro, UK90 contributions
Coming from Pai you will come down a zig zag hill about 15 kl from Mai Hong Son. The turning is on the right at the start of a left hand bend and is signed to the Kings Palace . Once on this road the village is about 10 kl on the right. The entrance to the village is on a tight left hand bend and you basically go straight on. There is an arch over the village entrance. The bridge is on the right as you go through the village with a small dirt car park at the top of the footpath that leads to it. If you get to the temple you've missed it. It is sign posted off the main road but there are so many signs there it's easy to miss. I don't think it's signed coming from Pai. There are also small easy to miss signs at the village. It's well worth the trouble findingpp
RBS2013
Chiang Mai, Thailand61 contributions
I want to know how i find that bridge
Jelle P
Diest, Belgium11 contributions
Hi,
It's just of the main road (1095) from Mae Hong Son to Pai.
If you have a map of the area it shoudn't be to hard to find.
If you don't want to drive there yourself, there should be plenty of guided tours or tuk-tuks heading there from Mae Hong Son.
ShaneMSpencer
Rotherham, England, United Kingdom1,054 contributions
If I search for 'Su Tong Pae Bridge' in google maps it pin-points to a place on Sa Nga river. To get there from the 1095 would it be best to take the road to the South (which looks to the the main road) or the one further North?
Jupa999
Sacramento, CA17 contributions
The signs mostly in Thai, you can rent motorbike and go there by yourself. Get free map. The road is empty. You will enjoy the scenery along the way. People are very friendly. Ask for "Bann Kung Mai Sak" it's the name of the village
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