Travel Guide to Wiang Pa Pao Hotspring

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start your journey from the main highway in Chiang Rai. Head southeast on Route 1 (Phaholyothin Road) towards Wiang Pa Pao District. Continue for approximately 50 kilometers until you reach the intersection with Route 118. Turn left onto Route 118 and follow the signs towards Wiang Pa Pao. After about 20 kilometers, you will arrive in the vicinity of Wiang Pa Pao. Look for the signs directing you to Wiang Pa Pao Hotspring. The hotspring is located at the address 4F77+P7C, Mae Chedi Mai, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai 57260.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  To reach Wiang Pa Pao Hotspring using public transportation, first make your way to the Chiang Rai Bus Station. From there, you can catch a bus heading to Wiang Pa Pao. These buses run regularly throughout the day, so you shouldn’t have to wait long. The bus fare is approximately 50-80 THB depending on the bus service. The journey will take about 1.5 to 2 hours. Once you arrive in Wiang Pa Pao, you can either walk or hire a local songthaew (a shared taxi) to take you directly to the hotspring. Songthaew fares are typically around 20-30 THB per person.

• Taxi or Ride-hailing Service

  For a more comfortable and direct option, consider using a taxi or a ride-hailing service like Grab. You can book a ride from anywhere in Chiang Rai directly to Wiang Pa Pao Hotspring. This method is more expensive, with fares ranging from 500 to 800 THB depending on your starting location. The journey should take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Make sure to confirm the driver understands your destination, which is 4F77+P7C, Mae Chedi Mai, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai 57260.