Wat Phra That Doi Suthep mount has been seen as a divine location for more than twelve hundred years.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep that is on the summit of Doi Suthep mountain is the foremost Land mark of Chiang Mai, everybody come to Chiangmai have to visit this wat if you come to Chiangmai and never been they said you never been to Chiangmai yet.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is based on the summit of Doi Suthep. It is founded 14 km to the west of Chiang Mai city town, 1,053 m. above sea level. The wat is in Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Mueng, Chiang Mai Province.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep present you glittering golden chedi, on the platform down the mount you'll relish the done scenic views of whole Chiang Mai town and breathtaking countryside vista while the sunlight is rising behind Chiangmai city town and mountains, The morning golden sky and views becomes picturesque mural. The sound of temple bells, the monks chanting and attractive admire of Chiang Mai will fill you heart. Morning life on that temple is memorable.
History : Firstly created as a monastery in 1383, it still has that function today. mythology tells that a monk delivered what was thought to be a bone of the Buddha to a local king who set the relic upon the back of a white elephant and let it tour away. The elephant came to this site and bellowed three times and died, and as such the king took this a sign to build a monastery here.
The stupa sits in a rather small court at the summit of the mount. The patio building sits on a larger plaza stuff several buildings as well as a lookout point from that you will find, weather permitting, all of Chiang Mai and the surrounding plain. amongst the buildings on the plaza is a small museum displaying old pieces of wat wares as well as some of the more antiquated or unique monetary contribution to the temple. Note that before entering the lawn containing the pagoda, you must remove your footwear. You must also be dressed suitably, although the wat can arrange some clothing on loan to cover up your naughty knees and sheet shoulders.
At the bottom of the scrupulous is a big car park that leads up to a commercial area, next onto the Great naga staircase, 306 steps later and you are at the temple proper. If you’re not feeling up to walking the steps there is a elevator that fee just a little to go to the top.
I entirely recommend taking a trip here. On the way up you'll find a few places to rest and overlook the town, and at the start you can find a few places to stop and hike and look at the waterfall.
How to go and Ticket : Come early or late to escape the crowds. To get here, take a public car from in front of the zoo, at the western end of Huai Kaeo roadway. The traveling expenses is 50 Thb going up and 50B for the Bhubing palace. The ride can get cold, so take a jersey or jacket. The truck stops at the base of the king of nagas staircase. Another option you can contact Chiang Mai tour agency.This tour is available in two selections join with group tour or private tour. The private option gives you better comfortable and you can spend as much or as few time at any of the places that you tour. Unlike the tight and fixed schedules of budget tours, the private choice allows you to do the tour at your own pace. This budget half day tour to Doi Suthep is a most worthwhile one. You can simplify matters by booking a half-day trip though any tour agency in Chiang Mai for all around 600B, including a stop at Phuping Palace or Meo Village that you can decide one.