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Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (Chiang Mai)
Presentation Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
The mountain of Doi Suthep overlooking the city of Chiang Mai and its top is one of the most popular temples of Thailand, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.Un long staircase where each ramp is a body of dragon and has 309 steps allows arriving at the temple (also exists for a cab ride without effort). From above, if the weather is clear, the view of the valley is superb.
Practical information about Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Entrance to the temple: 30 bahtPrice of the cable car to go up if you don't take the stairs: 50 baht
Note that it is also interesting to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep at sunrise to attend and/or participate in the offerings to the monks and have the temple almost to yourself and you will then have to reserve your red car the day before.
To go visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, you can also book one of the tours above.
How to get to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep ?
A fifteen kilometers from Chiang Mai, the temple is accessible by a winding road up the mountain.There is a Doi Suthep Line departing from near Chiang Mai zoo and taking you to the temple for 30 THB per person. The red pick-ups of this line only leave when they have 10 passengers (or ask everyone to pay a little more). From Chiang Mai historical center or anywhere in the city, take a red pickup and tell Doi Suthep bus station to be dropped at the place from where the Doi Suthep Line departs (30 THB per person from the historical center). When you come back from Doi Suthep, you can be dropped directly at Thapae Gate by these same red pick-ups for 60 THB.
Otherwise, red cars offer you to take you to Doi Suthep from the city, wait for you when you visit and bring you back in town for 400 THB (no matter how many people). If you are more than two, it's probably better than using the Doi Suthep Line.
Some tours going Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Sacred Jungle Trail Trek up to Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai
Offered in English
Trek up to Doi Suthep temple, the most revered temple in Chiang Mai with a guide starting from the monk's trail and then plunging into the jungle. You will come across a forest temple and hidden waterfalls.
Explore Doi Suthep & Wat Pha Lat
Offered in EnglishVisit Doi Suthep Temple, the most famous temple in Chiang Mai with exquisite Lanna architecture! You can also see the panoramic view of Chiang Mai from the top of the temple. Then, we'll visit Doi Pui National Park and the hidden temple called Wat Pha Lat Temple!
Alms Offering & Temple Hopping in Chiang Mai
Offered in EnglishIn this trip, we will follow the guidance of a local to give your offering to the monks in the early morning. Most of common gifts are included rice, fresh fruit and traditional dessert in the alms bowl. We will then go on the the most important temple hopping in Chiang Mai and discover the ancient days of this peaceful city.
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Rules to respect when visiting a temple
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a temple and when you visit a temple in Thailand there are some rules to know and follow :
- Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
- Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
- Be quiet
- Don't hug or kiss
- Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
- Don't smoke
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