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Doi Suthep is home to the famous Wat Doi Suthep in Thailand aka Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Phra Thart Doi Suthep, Wat Doi Suthep, or Doi Suthep Temple (ดอยสุเทพ). The full name of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Rajvoravihara, Chiangmai Thailand.

What is Doi Suthep?

Doi Suthep is a secret peak Thai speaks of old customs. Doi Suthep is the name of the mountain which Wat Phra Thart Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai Thailand is located. Doi means high mountain and Chiang Mai, Thailand, has a lot of Doi.

Should I visit Wat Phra Thart Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai Thailand?

Wat Phra Thart Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai Thailand is one of the most famous tourist attraction in Chiang Mai, Thailand. To drive up Doi Suthep to Wat Phra Thart Doi Suthep from the city of Chiang Mai takes about an hour since you have to drive up the mountains. The roads are ok for most parts but some parts are rough.

According to legend, holy relics discovered during the reign of King Kuena (1355-1385) were placed in a howdah on the back of a white elephant, which carried them to Wat Phrathat, then it dropped dead due to fatigue from a long journey. The present complex dates from the 16th century and was expanded or restored several times later. There are 306 steps, bordered by a NAGA balustrade, leading up from the parking area to the Doi Suthep Temple. The steps are beautifully decorated with Lanna style chedicovered with engraved gold paltes, flanked by four ornamental umbrellas.

Rules for visiting Wat Phra Thart Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai Thailand

When visiting Wat Phra Doi Suthep Thailand, do the followings:

• dress politely, do not wear shorts
• show respect in the temple and shrine
• take off our shoes before entering the platform around the Golden Chedi
• keep your head lower than the Buddha images and monks
• don’t touch the Buddha images
• no public display of affection
• always keep clean

What is the entrance fee for Wat Phra Thart Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai Thailand?

It costs 30 Thai Baht to visit the Wat Phra Doi Suthep.

• Chiangmai Doi Suthep View
• Pagode de Wat Phra That Doi Suthep en Thailande, Pagode de Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep en Thailande
• Image Doi Suthep Chedi.jpg
• Doi Suthep Map