Doi Suthep Temple mount has been seen as a oracular place for over twelve hundred years.
The jewel of Chiangmai, Doi Suthep Temple shine in the sunlight on the slopes of the mount, often known as Doi Suthep.
It occupies an extraordinary site with a cool refreshing temperature, expansive views over the old town, and the montane's beautiful forest, falls, and flowers.
Built as a Buddhist monastery in 1383 it is still a working monastery today. Funds raised by donations and the lift fee go to support the monks living there and for retention of the various wat buildings. The architecture, statues, drawing and sacred place seen here are nothing short of amazing. On reaching the top you are greeted with the sight of the golden spire which embellish the centre of the montane top temple. The walls on all sides the spire form a little enclave and are richly ornament with historical murals and sacred sanctuary. Here you find a lofty copy of the Emerald Buddha imagery on display. The authentic Emerald Buddha statue is now in Bangkok.
Construction on Wat Phra That Doi Suthep began in 1386 under King Kuena (r.1367-88) and was completed within a few years. The temple elaborate was periodically expanded and embellished over the following centuries. Construction would have been an arduous task, with workers having to carry supplies through thick jungle: the roadway leading to the temple was only installed in 1935. The modern paved road was a joint effort of communities throughout the Chiangmai region, each of whom contributed 1,300-foot sections.
You can find fine views over the old city of Chiangmai to be had from the temple's lower terrace. The veranda is surrounded by large bells that are rung by pilgrims to bring good luck. On the northwest corner of the veranda is a statue of the legendary elephant who selected the spot of the temple. Enclosed by a frescoed cloister, the upper veranda is home to a tightly-packed enigmatical of tiny sacred sanctuary, bells, golden umbrellas and Buddha statuary. footwear must be removed and shoulders must be covered before entering this holy area. In the center of the upper terrace is the great stupa, a 16th-century expansion of the 14th-century original. The dazzling gold-plated wat is modeled on Wat Phra That Haripunchai in Lamphun, primitive the greatest wat in the Chiangmai region.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is approached by a precipitous flight of 306 stairs flanked by green trees and guarded by 16th-century Naga (snake) figures. An easier, if less atmospheric, pathway is via an adjacent funicular.Ticket : Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (admission 30 Thb.) is open daily 7am to 5pm. If you'd rather not walk the 306 steps, a special part of the experience, there's a funicular elevator to the top for 50 Thb.
There are also amazing views of the city town from the top. If you have extra time, I would definitely suggest taking the ride up.
How to go : Get here early or late to keep away from the crowds. To get here, take a red truck from in front of the zoo, at the western end of Huai Kaeo street. The ticket fee is 50 Thb going up and 40B for the Bhubing palace. The ride can get cool, so bring a pullover or jacket. The bus stops at the base of the great naga stairway. Another option you can contact Chiang Mai tour agency.This tour is available in two alternatives budget tour or private tour. The private option provides you greater comfortable and you can spend as much or as little 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 half day tour is a most rewarding one. You can simplify matters by booking a half-day tour though any tour agency in Chiang Mai for all around 600B, including a stop at Winter palace or Hmong Village that you can decide one.
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