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Visit Wat Pha Lat, small trekking thru forest to the temple. Then visit famous Doi Suthep Temple, the Buddhist temple draped in gold. Enjoy the panoramic view from top of the mountain over the city
1. Wat Pha Lat
Take a songthaew to the starting point of the Monk’s Trail, then begin a scenic walk through the lush forest on the slopes of Doi Suthep. Follow this historic trail, once used by Buddhist monks traveling between the city and the temples, to Wat Pha Lat, a peaceful jungle temple surrounded by nature.
Explore the temple grounds and admire the old stone structures, Buddha statues, intricate carvings, and moss-covered stairways. Take a moment to relax by the small stream and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings before continuing to the next stop of the tour.
2. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of the most sacred Buddhist temples and pilgrimage sites in Thailand. The temple can be reached via the famous “Dragon Staircase,” which features more than 300 steps flanked by Naga serpent sculptures. Alternatively, you can take the cable car to the temple (at an additional cost).
Once at the temple grounds, explore the beautiful complex and admire its statues, pagodas, shrines, bells, and Buddhist murals. Visit the temple’s sacred golden chedi and learn about its history, as well as the stories depicted in the murals illustrating the life of the Buddha.
Located 1,053 meters above sea level, the temple offers spectacular views over Chiang Mai and the Ping Valley. On a clear day, take in the breathtaking scenery before returning to your hotel.
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We had an amazing time with our guide Peach. We learned a lot, found the best photo spots, and would definitely recommend the tour.
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Excellent guide and beautiful sights. I’m glad I decided to give this tour a try and had a great day.
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Our guide was energetic, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable. It was a great way to see Bangkok’s important landmarks.
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Ken was a wealth of knowledge and welcomed every question. A friendly and memorable way to discover Bangkok.
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Ken was knowledgeable and lovely. He took the time to explain the places and made the experience enjoyable.
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I had a fabulous time with Surin. The tour felt personal, welcoming, and full of local knowledge.
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A very sunny and enjoyable day trip. The guide was helpful and kept the experience relaxed and fun.
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Ken was a great guide—patient, professional, and happy to answer questions throughout the tour.
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157 Comments
5
This tour is worth your money!!
Tik was such an amazing guide. Getting to know details about the temple in such a passionate and funny way was really the highlight!! The sunrise was so worth it, it was breathtaking. Plus you’re avoiding the big crowds by going so early!
5
Chiang Mai temples
Our guide was very helpful and considerate. He successfully arranged logistics and provided great information about the temples we visited .
5
Wonderful Sunrise views!
This was a great experience for those who are wanting to see a couple temples and beautiful views. We did the 5am sunrise tour which was well worth the early rise. Saman was our guide for the day who was very kind and Knowledgeable. We were able to stop and buy snacks for us and the monks before heading on the drive. If he takes any photos of you along the way he will send them to you afterwards. Thank you Saman for a memorable morning ????
5
Tik is the best guide ever!!!
We met Tik, our guide from WanderSiam, in the morning outside of our hostel, and as soon as we began talking with him on the ride to Doi Suthep we knew we were going to have a fantastic day. On the drive, Tik answered all of our questions about local wildlife, Thai culture, and Buddhist customs in a way that was both entertaining (he is hilarious!) and informative. We learned more about Thailand with him then we did with all of our other tour guides combined!
At Doi Suthep, Tik was very attentive and made sure that we had everything we needed. The temples that we saw were breathtakingly beautiful and are a must-see for anyone visiting the region. Beautiful as they were, we would not have had nearly as deep of an understanding or appreciation of the spectacular art and architecture without Tik’s guidance and thorough explanation. He told us about the cultural significance of every part of the temple’s design, from the center tower covered in gold to the statues adorning the exterior of Wat Pra That. And all along the way, he set up and took fantastic pictures of our group! They were better than anything we would have taken ourselves, and without him we would never have had thought to even visit certain nooks and crannies that ended up having fantastic views of the surrounding valleys and the city of Chiang Mai.
On the drive up I had also mentioned to Tik that I really wanted to find a couple of insects native to the north of Thailand to photograph. Even though this wasn’t part of the tour, Tik pointed out tons of incredible wildlife along every path we took through the jungle. I was touched and incredibly appreciative of the extra time that he took to help me personally enjoy my time at Doi Suthep as much as possible. What’s more, I could tell that he enjoyed it as well. I truly cannot say how special our time was on Doi Suthep with Tik, he made a wonderful trip into an unforgettable experience. When we asked him about his favorite food in Chiang Mai, he recommended a restaurant and even dropped us off there at our request! And the food was incredible! He was so wonderful that we practically begged to have him as our guide again 2 days later when we visited Doi Inthanon!
Doi Suthep is a fantastic place and anyone visiting Chiang Mai should go explore it. But know that you really want have the full experience unless you have Tik with you!
5
Great tour! Learnt a lot!
Amy was a great host! Had a good time with her and she is so patient. The hike was all uphill but she walked at a slow pace to accomodate everyone. Learnt lots about Pagoda’s and temples in the region!