Su Tong Pae Bridge is very peaceful and excellent place for sunrise and sunset

Su Tong Pae Bridge is a great local wooden bridge that be built for monks to the village across. All done by volunteer with best attitude.

Su Tong Pae is language of Thai Yai (Thailand people Burma lineage) meaning prayer that successful. Build very simple out of bamboo and supported by wood to lift it over the rice fields. Su Tong Pea bridge was built in 20th April,2012 to connect the temple up the hill with the locals. IN the old day the monks had to walk in the long distance to reach the villagers for the food ( Alm bowl offering in the early morning). The villagers constructed the bamboo bridge so the monks have it easier to come to town and go back to their temple. Also for the locals to reach the temple for making  merit  and visit to the temple for monk chat and praying.

Pretty cool place to spend up to an hour, enjoying the walk the view and taking photos!

Walking Above a Sea of Gold and Green

Depending on the season, Su Tong Pae Bridge offers two completely different experiences. When I visited in late November, the fields shimmered in golden hues, ready for harvest. A few months earlier, visitors would have seen an endless stretch of green. No matter when you come, the beauty is undeniable.

Monks come to receive alms in the morning at 6.30 am

The Sacred Ritual of Alms-Giving

At sunrise, a truly mesmerizing sight unfolded. A line of monks, their saffron robes glowing in the morning light, walked barefoot across the bridge, collecting offerings from the local villagers. I had read about this tradition, but witnessing it firsthand was something else—it felt timeless, as if this place had remained untouched by the modern world.

A Serene Morning in Mae Hong Son

The early morning mist still clung to the rice fields as I arrived at Su Tong Pae Bridge. Nestled in the heart of Mae Hong Son province, this 500-meter-long bamboo bridge felt like a portal into a simpler, more peaceful world. The rhythmic sounds of my footsteps on the wooden planks blended with the soft rustling of the rice stalks below. It was pure tranquility.

No see no speak no hear

Inside the main temple

The Four Faced Buddha

Piece of bamboo for make a wish

Discovering More Hidden Gems

After my peaceful walk across Su Tong Pae Bridge, I set out to explore more of Mae Hong Son province. My first stop was Pang Ung, a stunning mountain lake often called the “Switzerland of Thailand.” The mist rolling over the water made for an enchanting sight. Later, I visited Namtok Pha Suea – Tham Pla National Park, where I hiked to a cascading waterfall hidden in the dense jungle.

Today Su Tong Pae Bridge is popular tourist attraction which can be come every season. Especially the beautiful rainy season.

How to Find This Hidden Treasure

To reach Su Tong Pae Bridge, I followed Highway 1095 from Muang Mae Hong Son, driving about 10 kilometers before turning left at Kung Mai Sak village. A short 1.5-kilometer drive later, I arrived at the entrance, where a small path led to the bridge itself.