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This temple was built 3,520 feet above sea level halfway up Doi Suthep, a small mountain to the west of Chiang Mai. Overlooking a steep slope, its balconies offer an impressive view of Chiang Mai and its surrounding area. Its entrance is a steep 300-step-long naga stairway adorned with giant dragon statues. The temple itself is one of the most important remaining examples of lanna-style architecture, and its main structure, a giant golden chedi, supposedly houses relics of the Buddha. A great variety of bells can be found just about everywhere in the outside areas of the temple grounds.
A tram was built to for visitors wishing to avoid the naga stairway (using it both ways costs 20 Baht).
A tram was built to for visitors wishing to avoid the naga stairway (using it both ways costs 20 Baht).
Getting there:
The temple is located 15 km to the west of Chiang Mai along the road that is the continuation of Huay Keaw Road in Chiang Mai. There is no shortage of taxis, tuk-tuks, buses and songthaew ready to transport visitors between Chiang Mai and the temple.
Thai Pinoy P. says...
Added Jun 28, 2008
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is a Buddhist temple, located 15 km from the Chiang Mai and is a sacred site to many Thai people. From the temple impressive views of Chiang Mai can be seen and it remains a popular destination of foreign visitors. The temple is said to be founded in 1383 when the first chedi was built. Over time the temple has expanded, and been made to look more extravagant with many more holy shrines added. A road to the temple was first built in 1935.
Eric M. says...
Added Sep 30, 2007
This was definitely one of my favorite temples in Thailand. There's a lot of marble and stone work which was great to see after so many other gaudy wats with gold everywhere. My favorite things was the marble balcony on the edge of a fairly steep drop overlooking Chiang Mai. I spent a good half hour appreciating this spot.
Marco C. says...
Added Jul 13, 2008
situé à une quinzaine de kilomètres de Chiang Mai...Ce temple est très vénéré en Thailande, en outre il y a une belle vue sur Chiang Mai
Drew says...
Added Jul 20, 2008
Nice mountain top temple with great views of the entire city. Good workout climbing up the stairs to get to the top of the temple.
Dirk F. says...
Added Nov 22, 2008
As all major cities Chiang Mai has a lot of 'wats'...; Doi Suthep is one of them but I can recommend to visit this one !
Victor V. says...
Added Nov 10, 2008
Doi Suthep, near Chiang Mai, is a mountain with an important Buddhist Temple.
Sandrine L. says...
Added Aug 28, 2008
the most beautiful place... you can stay there for hour in peace!
Vanessa T. says...
Added Jul 31, 2008
You feel that something happened there and you feel peace
Pieter V. says...
Added Sep 4, 2008
what a temple, incredible, eating arround is also very nice
Melanie F. says...
Added Aug 6, 2008
beautiful view, amazing temple, cool air
Plato P. says...
Added Sep 13, 2008
This temple is really beautiful.
Benoit V. says...
Added Jul 31, 2008
Great view over the city
