Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Address:Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Huai Kaew Road, Chiang Mai
- Hours:Open daily 7am - 5pm
- Admission:30 baht
The golden spire of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep glitters near the summit of Doi Suthep, a 1,676 meter (5,500 foot) mountain outside Chiang Mai. The wat was established in 1383, and is one of northern Thailand's most sacred temples.
Gold and copper catch the sunlight, including a five-tiered gold umbrella that's one of the holiest sites in Thailand.
The International Buddhist Center at the wat hosts informal discussions, chanting and meditation.
While you’re here, enjoy the cooler mountain climate and explore the park’s forest, orchids and wildlife.
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relaxed and easy tour of the temples and city...private tour is nice, because the guides are happy to stop when you need another iced coffee:-)
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A great tour of some truly amazing temples. The guide was excellent and very informative. Definitely one to consider if you have a spare afternoon or morning.
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Piew was our private tour guide for the Chiang Mai city and temples tour and he was excellent. He taught us so much about the culture and about Buddhism. I feel like we learned a lot about day to day life in Chiang Mai while getting to see quite a few beautiful sites. He was very helpful in suggesting restaurants/activities for us later on as well.
Wassan was also a great driver. I recommend this tour for anyone visiting Chiang Mai.
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of Chiang Mai. A tram takes you to the summit and the wat, or you can trek along the winding road and climb the set of 306 steps.
Take an organized tour to get here, or jump in a minibus taxi from Chiang Mai.
