Temple
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
The golden chedi on the mountain above Chiang Mai, reached by 306 steps or a very short funicular.
WhereChiang Mai
Time needed1.5–2 hours
Best time6:30–8:30am
CostTHB 30
The view over the city is the best in the north, and the temple is a genuine pilgrimage site rather than a monument. Early morning chanting is worth setting an alarm for.
How to visit it well
- Go at sunrise; by 10am the car park is full.
- The alms-giving and chanting happen before 7am.
- Combine with the Bhubing Palace gardens and a Hmong village stop on the way down.
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