Su Tong Pae Bridge Explore Scenic Bamboo Path

Explore Su Tong Pae Bridge in Mae Hong Son District, a peaceful bamboo path surrounded by greenery and a unique cultural experience.

Su Tong Pae bamboo bridge located on the outskirts of Mae Hong Son City. In the village of Ban Kung Mai Sak in Mae Hong Song province, there is a picturesque bamboo bridge that crosses Sa-Nga river and a rice field. Sutongpae Bridge is 500 metre long and two meters wide and links the village and Phu Sa Ma temple on the hillside. The bridge enables monks in the temple to go out on alms rounds in the mornings. Ban Kung Mai Sak is about 12 km North of Mae Hong Son city.

The name of the Su Tong Pae bridge translates as ‘successful prayer’ in the Tai Yai language and Su Tong Pae is a source of pride amongst the local community. Rice plantation owners donated the land and the villagers came together to construct the bridge using interwoven strips of bamboo for the walkway and wooden supports to elevate the bridge above the rice fields.

This bridge is one of the nicest bamboo bridges in SE Asia! Set amid beautiful green rice fields, you won’t be disappointed to come here and take a stroll on the sometimes shaky bridge. Also perfect for picture taking!

Amazing pictures in the Morning, Monks carry bowls through this bamboo to receive alms.

To Sutong Pae bamboo bridge, travel about 10 kilometers from Mae Hong Son town center. Head south on Route 108, then follow local signs directing you to the bridge. The route includes scenic countryside roads, and the bridge is located near a temple, making it a peaceful and picturesque destination.