Wiang Pa Pao
A compact district town in Chiang Rai's upland north, where a forested hill crowned by a golden pagoda rises above the surrounding plains, offering a glimpse into northern Thailand's multi-ethnic rural life.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.7 km6.0 mi
Nearest airports
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Wiang Pa Pao: quick answers
Where is Wiang Pa Pao?
Wiang Pa Pao is in Thailand, about 83 km51 miles in a straight line from Chiang Mai.
How do you get to Wiang Pa Pao?
The nearest airport is Chiang Mai (CNX), about 1 hr 57 min away by road. The nearest train station is สารภี, about 1 hr 35 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Wiang Pa Pao?
The warmest month is April, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 20°C68°F. The wettest month is August, with about 302 mm11.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Wiang Pa Pao?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants, 4 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Wiang Pa Pao?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Phayao.