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May 8, 2024 · At an elevation of over 1,000 meters (3,500 feet), Wat Phra That Doi Suthep commands a breathtaking panoramic view of Chiang Mai. Often simply called Doi Suthep itself (though this refers to the mountain), the majestic temple is located nearly 15 kilometers outside of Chiang Mai city center.
Mar 11, 2019 · Suthep itself is a district of western Chiang Mai city and one that gets its name from the adjacent mountain (doi means mountain in northern Thai), and the temple on the summit—Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, is found on the mountainside. The mountain, plus neighbouring Doi Pui, form Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.
Perched high on Mount Doi Suthep is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a magnificent Buddhist temple draped in gold, also known as Doi Suthep Temple, the holiest temple in northern Thailand and one of the most sacred temples in Chiang Mai Province.
May 14, 2018 · If you visit Chiang Mai, you visit Doi Suthep. This famous mountain temple receives hundreds, if not thousands, of visitors every day. But did you know that despite its popularity, it’s pretty easy to be alone there as well?
Suthep Thaugsuban ( Thai: สุเทพ เทือกสุบรรณ; RTGS : Suthep Thueaksuban, [sù.tʰêːp tʰɯ̂ːak.sù.ban]) (born 7 July 1949) is a Thai former politician and former Member of Parliament for Surat Thani province. Until 2011, he was secretary-general of the Democrat Party and a deputy prime minister ...
Doi Suthep is a must-visit tourist spot in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is famous for its stunning views of the city and its beautiful Buddhist temple, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The temple is perched on top of a mountain, and visitors can either climb the 309 steps or take a cable car to reach it.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is doubtless Chiang Mai’s most venerated temple on the mountain called Doi Suthep. It is a sacred site for most Chiang Mai people. The temple is about 15 km from the city of Chiang Mai.
Aug 15, 2011 · A journey of pilgrimage. While tourists are visible atop Doi Suthep, the long and uphill (literally) journey from Chiang Mai to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is rewarding. The panorama of the Thai city is unparalleled. The temple complex is ornate and dazzling.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a gorgeously planned Wat with a story to tell about Buddhism. Once the Naga lined steps are surmounted (the longest Naga balustrade in Thailand), the first site one sees is the White elephant statue commemorating the story behind the Wat placement.
Overlooking the city from its mountain throne, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is one of northern Thailand's most sacred temples, and its founding legend is learned by every schoolkid in Chiang Mai.
