Yun Lai Viewpoint

Yun Lai Viewpoint is a hilltop scenic viewpoint in Santichon Village, Wiang Tai, Pai District, Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand. Located about 5-6 km west of Pai town, it overlooks Pai valley, surrounding mountains and the town below. It is notable for sunrise views and seasonal sea of mist, and is part of the Yunnan Chinese cultural area of Santichon.

Visitors can expect a hilltop viewing area with tiered platforms and pavilions overlooking Pai valley and mountain ranges. The site offers open panoramic views, photo spots, and small tea shops serving local Yunnan tea. The surrounding area is rural with terraced fields and Santichon Village below. Access involves a short steep climb via stairs from the parking area to the main viewpoint terraces.

The viewpoint is located above Santichon Village, a settlement established by Yunnan Chinese migrants who arrived in the area in the mid-20th century. The village and viewpoint later developed as a cultural and tourism site showcasing Yunnan heritage and tea cultivation.

Associated with the Yunnan Chinese community of Santichon Village, known for tea culture, traditional clay houses, and Yunnan-style food and customs that visitors can experience near the viewpoint.