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Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Continuation of Huay Keaw Road, 9 kilometers northwest of Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandTel: +66 53 248 604 (Tourism Authority of Thailand) • Web: Visit this site »
This famous and important temple dating from 1383 enjoys a prominent position in Chiang Mai, overlooking the city from its mountainside perch. It sits about 3,520 feet above sea level and is accessible via a steep naga staircase comprising around 300 steps. The temple has a huge golden chedi (spire), within which lie some holy Buddha relics that attract devotees from the world over. A walk around the grounds reveals a variety of colorful and fragrant flowers, and murals that depict Buddha's previous lives. Any visit to the city is incomplete without stopping by this temple.
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