Doi Suthep Temple and City Temples with Lunch

General information

Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Program details

Journey along the winding mountain road to visit the most significant temple in Chiang Mai, the 600-year-old Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which lies 3,500 feet above sea level.



Head inside, where you will find the symbol of the city, the copper-plated Chedi that is topped by a five-tier gold parasol, which contains relics of the Lord Buddha. From the terrace on a clear day, you will have a fine panoramic view of the entire city. Once you get there, that final climb up the 306 steps of the Naga staircase (a Thai mythological Dragon-headed serpent) will have been worth it!



Later back in the city, visit the King's glorious flower garden temple at Wat Saun Dok with its large central Stupa and Wat Chedi Louang which consists of an impressive Chedi, originally built in 1411 and Wat Pra Thard Doi Suthep, the most outstanding landmark of Chiang Mai at 3,500 feet above sea level.