Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

One of the most prestigious and holiest temples of Chiang Mai. located far up on the hill overlooked of Chiang Mai City.Be sure to walk up to the main golden stupa, however, if you do not want to walk along the way, you can use the funicular car with a return ticket for ฿100

A lot of people there but it’s worth for the great view about the whole city and area around Chiang Mai. Quite a few steps to climb up and a good car is recommended for the way up the mountain.

Amazing temple to visit. Have to climb the stars to reach the temple. For those that are unable to climb, there is a lift to bring you up the temple. Beautiful view from the temple courtyard, able to see Chiang Mai international airport from the temple. There is also a cafe selling hot coffee that’s reasonable priced

Just came down from the temple. I see a lot of comments here, but they don't seem to be complete. I'll give a comprehensive one. 1. Geographical location: For us tourists, going to Doi Suthep is to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (locally called Wat Phra That Doi Suthep) and Bhuping Palace. Both the palace and the temple are on Doi Suthep. You can choose to visit one or both. 2. Transportation: There are two ways. One is to book a red songthaew (locally called Redcar) directly from the city to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The price is generally between 500 and 600 baht, including round trip. The car usually waits for you for two hours outside the scenic spot. This is suitable for several people to go at the same time, which is cost-effective. The other way is suitable for people traveling alone, that is, to spend about 40 to 50 baht from the city to the gate of Chiang Mai University, which is considered to be at the foot of Doi Suthep, and then wait for others there. Generally, when 10 people are gathered, the driver will go to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The cost is 40 baht, and it takes about 20 minutes to drive from the foot of the mountain to the temple. 3. Scenery: The main attraction is the temple itself. Another attraction is the view of the entire Chiang Mai city from the temple. What is rare is that you can also see the Chiang Mai Airport. It is interesting to see the planes take off and land from the temple. 4. Note: Be careful of the winding mountain road that may make you carsick! People who are prone to carsickness should bring some motion sickness medicine!

Shuanglong Temple is used to enshrine the relics of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. It was built in the 14th century. The temple is called Shuanglong Temple because of the two giant dragons on both sides of the mountain trail. The buildings in the temple are beautifully decorated. The Suboti Mountain Stupa on the top of the mountain is the famous pagoda in the temple. It is 24 meters high and built on a 12-meter-wide base. The whole building is wrapped in gold plates with carved patterns. The gold-plated pagoda that stores the relics shines in the gilded fence.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a famous Buddhist summer resort in Thailand. It is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is a legendary temple selected by a white elephant and built by the royal family. Legend has it that a Ceylon monk brought several Buddha relics to Thailand, one of which was enshrined in the temple of the sixth king of Lanna for 13 years. In order to allow his people to worship Buddha relics, he asked 4 soldiers to follow his white elephant to find the holy place. The elephant went all the way to the current Suthep Mountain and stopped at the pagoda you see now, and then the white elephant died. The king built a pagoda here so that his people could also worship the relics of Sakyamuni. Because there are two golden dragons guarding on both sides of the mountain road, it is called "Wat Phra That Doi Suthep". When visiting the temple, it is advisable to visit clockwise and enter from the left, because in Thailand, people go around the temple counterclockwise to pray for the salvation of others. In Thailand, people with their hands folded are gods, not Sakyamuni Buddha. Because they descended from the sky, the corners of their skirts fluttered, and the pillars next to them were represented by clouds. Offering lotus to Buddha is to pray for peace and health; offering rose is to pray for love. If you see a monk holding a rose in a temple, you can be sure that he will return to secular life in the near future, and pray for the love of his lover far away to remain unchanged. Thai monks usually become monks in July and return to secular life in October, and serve as monks for three months.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is also a must-see attraction on the Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai route. It is also a place with very strict dress code for women. Girls should remember to wear long skirts or long pants and not show their shoulders. The golden building is beautiful against the blue sky. The viewing platform outside the temple can also overlook the entire Chiang Mai city.

When talking about Chiang Mai, many people's first impression is that there are many temples. How many are there? It is said that there are more than 1,000 temples. The three major temples in the ancient city have a long history. If I were to talk about the most famous temple outside the city, it would be Wat Doi Suthep, which is also the most popular temple in Chiang Mai. (Transportation) Wat Doi Suthep is located outside the ancient city, in the west direction. Public transportation is not particularly developed. Most people go there by two-wheeled vehicles, or by chartering a car. There are many two-wheeled vehicles that go directly to the gate of Chiang Mai University. If you charter a car, it depends on the price. We took a van from the ancient city, which was 600 baht round trip. It was actually quite expensive, but because there were three people, we made do with it. You will pass a short section of mountain road by car, and you can reach the foot of Wat Doi Suthep in about 20 minutes. (Historical evolution) In fact, this temple is not called Wat Doi Suthep from beginning to end. Its real name is Wat Doi Suthep, because it is located on Mount Doi Suthep. It is only because of the two dragons on the big steps that it has this name. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is also known as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. It is named after the two long dragons sitting and lying on the steps on both sides. It is a famous Buddhist summer resort in Thailand. According to legend, in the 14th century, the relic of Sakyamuni Buddha was obtained in northern Thailand. A monk put the relic on the back of a white elephant and let it find a place to worship. Finally, the white elephant walked to Suthep Mountain, and there was Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. (Climbing Wat Phra That Doi Suthep) To enter Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, you must first climb the long stairs below. In fact, if you have been to the Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi, you will not think that the stairs here are really not too high. However, if it is inconvenient to walk, you can also choose the cable car next to it. After going up, you can buy a ticket to enter. After entering, you can walk a few steps to see the main hall, which is magnificent. When you walk inside, you can see golden Buddha statues and pagodas, as well as many golden garlands. This temple is really magnificent, and there are many people inside. There are also some small attached halls next to it, which are all very exquisite. (Viewing platform) Of course, a big part of the reason for coming here is because the viewing platform here can overlook the entire Chiang Mai city. When the weather is clear, you can also see the planes taking off and landing at Chiang Mai Airport. (Facilities) In terms of facilities, it is quite good. The ticket price is 20 baht per person, and there is a toilet next to the ticket office.