Tour in Chiang Mai to Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple, regconised by Thai people as become the country’s highly oracular temples, has a important position either in terms of history and as a traveler attraction

You climb your way through meandering montane roadway. Cool breezes flow all-around you. Green forest enclose. As you rise towards the clouds, you feel a delectable chill in the air. Breathe in the pureness. Be wet in the sights of blooming northern jungle. As the truck reaching a stop, you will find yourself underneath two towering dragons. You have arrived at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of Thailand’s most well-known sights.
placed around fifteen kms. up a winding street, and approximately a half hour drive from the city town Doi Sutep is known to everybody and getting a taxi or songtaw is easy to go here. If possible break at the observation deck about half way up the road, great for shoot a picture and a wonderful see.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep give you illuminated golden stupa, on the terrace down the hill you can enjoy the done scenic views of whole Chiang Mai old town and fantastic countryside view while the sunlight is rising behind Chiang Mai city town and mountain, The daylight golden sky and views becomes dainty paintings. The sound of temple bells, the monks chant and attractive look of Chiang Mai will fill you heart. Morning life on that temple is unforgettable.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep was created in the thirteenth century during the reign of King Kue Na Thammikarat, the sixth King of Chiang Mai, to house the Buddha’s relics which the king had brought from Si Satchanalai. The temple is a second-class royal temple of the Ratcha Wora Viharn type. It has been a spot of adore of the city town of Chiangmai since its former times.

You will discover fine views over the old city of Chiang Mai to be had from the temple's lower terrace. The veranda is surrounded by big bells that are rung by pilgrims to bring good fortune. On the northwest corner of the veranda is a statue of the legendary elephant who selected the location of the wat. Enclosed by a frescoed cloister, the upper terrace is home to a tightly-packed neat of tiny shrines, bells, golden umbrellas and Buddha statue. shoes must be removed and shoulders must be covered before toward the inside this divine area. In the center of the upper terrace is the great stupa, a 16th-century expansion of the 14th-century original. The dazzling gold-plated temple is modeled on Wat Phra That Haripunjaya in Lamphun, at first the greatest wat in the Chiangmai region.

At the bottom of the elaborate is a large parking that leads up to a merchant area, then onto the Great naga staircase, 306 steps later and you are at the temple proper. If you’re not feeling up to climbing the steps there is a elevator that charges just a little to go to the top.

Ticket : Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (admission 30 Thb.) is open daily 7am to 5pm. If you'd rather not climb the 306 steps, a special part of the experience, there's a funicular elevator to the top for 50 Thb.

How to go : Get here early or late to keep away from the crowds. To get here, take a songtaew from in front of the zoo, at the western end of Huai Kaeo roadway. The ticket fee is 50 Thb going up and 40B for the Bhubing palace. The ride can get cool, so bring a pullover or jacket. The truck stops at the base of the naga landing. Another option you can contact Chiang Mai travel agency.This tour is available in two alternatives join with group tour or private tour . The private option offers you greater flexibility and you can spend as much or as few time at any of the spots that you tour. Unlike the tight and fixed schedules of budget tours, the private choice allows you to do the tour at your own pace. This half day tour is a most worthwhile one. You can simplify matters by booking a half-day tour though any tour agency in Chiang Mai for around 600B, including a stop at Winter palace or Meo Village that you can choose one.