Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Ratchanarawthan commonly known as Wat Doi Suthep was founded in 1386. This temple is very busy with Thai locals and tourists and is one of the most important temples in Chiang Mai. It is located 15 kilometers from Chiang Mai City on Doi (mountain) Suthep via route 1004.
The upper terrace holds the great Chedi where you will see Buddhists walking around this amazing structure 3 times clockwise holding a flower. Outside of very popular tourist destinations in Thailand such as Pattaya and Phuket you will find that dress standards are modest and respectful and this is especially true within the walls of a Buddhist temple and monastry. Shoes must be removed before entering this sacred place and standard dress with no sleeveless tops or revealing front or back. Dress or pants should reach to the ankles.
Open 6am until 5pm.
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