Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is one of the north’s most sacred temples in Thailand, located near the summit of Mount Doi Suthep, 6km northwest of Chiang Mai. A staircase of 300 steps leads to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep at the end of the winding road up the mountain. It also provides tram from parking lot to the temple grounds. 

The temple is dedicated to both Buddhism and Hinduism, since it houses a model of the Emerald Buddha and a statue of the Hindu God Ganesh. 

If weather permits, you can appreciate the impressive panoramic view of Chiang Mai atop the mountain. Once inside the grounds of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, you must be appropriately dressed and take off your shoes. 

The original copper plated chedi is the most holy area of the temple. There are pagodas, statues, bells and shrines in it. There is a model of the Emerald Buddha and a statue of the Hindu God Ganesh. Views of Chiang Mai can be seen on the other side of the temple.