Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

(วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ)

 

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the most important temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Built in the early 19^th Buddhist century, the beauty of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is marked by seven-headed serpent statues that line the stairs to the temple where a Chiang Saen style golden pagoda and all its exquisite Lanna architecture is situated. The view of Chiang Mai from here is just phenomenal as well. At Wat Phra That Doi Suthep they also have Tiaw Khuen Doi Festival, which is the travel up Doi Suthep Hill to worship the Buddhist relics enshrined there. It is an experience worth checking out. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is located in Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai Province. Doi Suthep Hill is 14 kilometers away from the center of Chiang Mai. If you travel by car, take the Huai Kaew - Chiang Mai University - Chiang Mai Zoo road and you will see the way to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep signposted. There are also small buses running from Chiang Mai University, which are available from 5.00 am – 5.00 pm. There are two ways to get to Phra That Doi Suthep Temple: Walking up the seven-headed serpent stairs. It is also a great spot to take pictures. or taking an electric tram, which is available from 6.00 am – 6.00 pm. The fee is 20 THB for Thais and 50 THB for foreigners.

Source: https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/Wat-Phra-That-Doi-Suthep--145

 

 

Wat Chedi Luang

(วัดเจดีย์หลวง)

 

Wat Chedi Luang (temple of the big stupa or temple of the royal stupa) is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The construction of the temple started in the 14th century. It was 82 m high and had a base diameter of 54 m, at that time the largest building of all Lanna. In 1545, the upper 30 m of the structure collapsed after an earthquake. Beneath a huge gum tree on the left of the entrance to the precinct stands a delightful little temple, the Lak Muang. Built in 1940 on the site of an earlier wooden building, the shrine is the abode of Chiang Mai's guardian spirit (Lak Muang). According to tradition, if the great tree should fall, disaster will overtake the city. In a wihan near the entrance to the temple is the Buddha statue named Phra Chao Attarot (Eighteen-cubit Buddha), which was cast in the late 14th century. On the other side of the chedi is another pavilion housing a reclining Buddha statue.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Chedi_Luang

 

The Sunday Walking Street

ถนนคนเดิน

 

The Sunday Weekend Walking Street is easily the most popular shopping experience in Chiang Mai. A vibrant spectrum of art, crafts, music and food – with handmade quality goods and souvenirs that echo the spirit of Northern Thailand. The Sunday Walking Street serves as a venue for all kinds of local events, from dance recitals to beauty pageants and the sois (lanes) on either side of the main road feature stages and performance spaces. It starts at ThaPae Gate and runs all along Ratchadamnoen Rd, for around one kilometre. As the name suggests it takes place every Sunday from 16:00 until around midnight. The road is closed to traffic during this time, and as one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, it does get busy.

Source: http://www.chiangmai.bangkok.com/shopping/weekend-walking-streets.htm

 

Doi Inthanon National Park

อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยอินทนนท์

 

Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand, rising  2,565 meters above sea level. Doi Inthanon National Park has lots of amazing variation in its lush geography and forest. It is home to rainforest, mixed forest, and pine forest. The weather is cool throughout the year, especially in the cool season when there will be almost constant fog coverage all day and a stunning phenomenon of Mae Kha Ning or frost flower in the early morning. Things to do in Doi Inthanon Pay homage to Phramahathat Napamathanidol and Phramahathat Napaphol Bhumisiri (the Great Holy Relics Pagodas). Savor the beauty of mystical morning winter mist. Explore the Mae Klang, Wachirathan, Siriphum, Mae Ya Waterfalls and Kew Mae Pan and Ang Ka nature trails. See Mae Klang Luang Rice Terraces Participate in bird watching Participate in sky observing at the Thai National Observatory, one of the most advanced optical astronomy facilities in ASEAN. Explore the Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon. Doi Inthanon has a small local market for you to buy local goods, perhaps a souvenir or some local processed fruit.

Source: https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/Doi-Inthanon-National-Park--153