Chiang Mai Trip Overview
The city of Chiang Mai has a wealth of beautiful and historic Buddhist Wats (temples), 36 Wats within the old city walls and many more in the surrounding countryside. Near the summit of Doi Suthep, a 5300 feet peak named after the hermit Sudeva who lived on the mountain’s slopes for many years, is the 600 year old temple of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
The city of Chiang Mai has a wealth of beautiful and historic Buddhist Wats (temples), 36 Wats within the old city walls and many more in the surrounding countryside. Near the summit of Doi Suthep, a 5300 feet peak named after the hermit Sudeva who lived on the mountain’s slopes for many years, is the 600 year old temple of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Doi Suthep 50200 Thailand
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is 15 kilometers from the central city of Chiang Mai. It is suited on the mountain with elevation of 1,050 meters.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Suan Dok, On Suthep Road, west of the Old City, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Wat Suan Dok is suited in the west of old Chiang Mai. it’s consist of small white memorial chedi containing the remains honoring Thai royal family of Chiang Mai.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Phaholyothin Road next to the Chiang Saen Museum, Chiang Saen Thailand
What Phra That Chedi Luang consists of an impressive chedi, originally built in 1411. It reached a height of over 85 meters before it was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. It now reach a height of only 60 meters The temple also contains the city pillar.
Duration: 45 minutes
