Monks in Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple Girls in Traditional Clothing

One of the way to go up Doi Suthep Temple is climb 306 stone ladders

Doi Suthep Temple

The gate entry Doi Suthep Temple

The magnificence in Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple at night

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple overview

Doi Suthep Temple is about 15 kilometers from the center of Chiang Mai, but tourists can see this temple tower from anywhere in the city. This is one of the most well-known tourist attractions in Chiang Mai.

Highlights of Doi Suthep Temple

Because this was once considered very sacred, the first residents of the city believed that their ancestors’ souls resided on the hilltop. This temple was built by King Geu Na in the late 14th century, and it is now a popular tourist destination, attracting both domestic and international pilgrims each year.

The temple draws visitors not only because of the sacred tower but also because of the numerous Buddhist statues of various sizes that are placed inside and outside the temple. All of these statuses are very skilled and beautiful, giving tourists an impressive and respectful feeling.

Tips for visiting the temple

Dress appropriately when visiting the temple, there is a dress code at the temple.
Bring your socks! You must remove your shoes before entering the temple…
In the morning, go to the temple.
Prepare to be exhausted or use the cable car.
Choose the right day, and then go to the zoo.

How to travel to Doi Suthep Temple?

Doi Suthep Temple Thailand is one of the most famous destinations in Chiang Mai, it is only 15 kilometers from the city center and is very easy and convenient to reach by any vehicle such as by bus, private driving/taxi, cycling…, so you should not miss this place on your trip to Chiang Mai.

To get to the temple, tourists have two options: climb from the hill base, overcome 306 stone ladders, or take a cable car. Most people choose the latter because climbing from the hill base is tiring, long, and difficult.

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