Overlooking the city from its montane throne, Doi Suthep Temple is become the north's most sacral temples.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is positioned on the summit of Doi Suthep. It is founded 14 kilometres to the west of Chiangmai city town, 1,053 metres above sea level. The wat is in Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Mueng, Chiang Mai Province.
On this Chiang Mai tour you will climb a stave of 306 steps head to Doi Suthep Temple at the end of the zigzagging avenue up the mountain. This is certainly the best way to approach the wat but there is also a funicular elevator if you are less steady on your ft. As well as seeing this gorgeous temple the trip would be worthwhile it just for the stunning views across Chiangmai alone. From the great admire point at the front of the temple you can see the whole of Chiang Mai and beyond.
According to this myth, a Buddha relic, which some say glowed, magically replicated just before it was about to be enshrined in the big stupa at Wat Suan Dok. The "cloned" relic was placed on the back of a consecrated white elephant, which was permitted to roam where-ever it wanted. The elephant eventually climbed to the top of Suthep mount, trumpeted three times, turned on all sides three times, knelt down and died. This was taken as a sign that this was the spot where the relic wanted to be, so King Ku Na created the original of the chedi on Doi Suthep at the end of 14th century.
The pagoda sits in a rather small yard at the high peak of the mountain. The courtyard building sits on a bigger plaza fill several buildings as well as a lookout tower from that you are able to look, weather permitting, all of Chiangmai and the surrounding plain. among the buildings on the plaza is a small museum displaying old pieces of temple wares and also some of the more antiquated or special monetary donations to the wat. Note that before entering the courtyard containing the chedi, you must remove your footwear. You must also be dressed properly, although the wat can provide some clothes on loan to cover up your naughty knees and slinky shoulders.
Mainly Thai wayfarer come to make an offering usually flowers, candles, incense, and small squares of gold leaf that are applied to a favored Buddha or to the exterior of a pagoda and to be blessed. Believers kneel down and touch their foreheads to the ground three times in worship. Some shake prayer sticks to learn their fortune.
The Doi Suthep Temple is one of one of the most essential temples of Northern Thailand. During the Buddhist holidays of Visakha Bucha day and Makha Bucha Day Thai people come to this temple in great numbers.
Doi Suthep Temple (admission 30 Thb.) is open every day 7am to 5pm. If you'd rather not walk the 306 steps, a special part of the experience, there's a funicular lift to the top for 50 Thb.
Doi Suthep Temple is not to be missed, said to be the best things to do in Chiangmai.
Get here early or late to avoid the crowds. To get here, take a public car from in front of the zoo, at the western end of Huai Kaeo avenue. The traveling expenses is 50 Thb going up and 40B for the Bhubing palace. The ride can get cold, so bring a pullover or jacket. The truck stops at the base of the king of nagas stairway. Another choice you can contact Chiang Mai travel agency.This tour is available in two selections join with group tour or private tour. tour agency in Chiangmai for all around 600B, including a stop at Winter palace or Hmong Village that you can decide one.
