Wat Doi Suthep Temple & Phu Ping Palace: Chiang Mai Highlights

4 hours

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4 hours

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Discover the sacred Wat Doi Suthep and the elegant Phu Ping Palace on this half-day tour from Chiang Mai. Visit the city’s most revered mountaintop temple, admire its historic architecture, and enjoy panoramic views over Chiang Mai. Continue to the royal winter palace, built in 1962, and stroll through its beautifully landscaped gardens filled with colorful flowers.

• Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most sacred temple

• Admire the iconic golden spire visible from across the city

• Explore ornate shrines and pagodas that reflect Thailand’s rich history

• Learn about the temple’s legends and founding from your expert guide

• Walk through the beautifully maintained gardens of Phu Ping Palace, featuring tropical and temperate flowers

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Chiang Mai

From your hotel, take a vehicle up 3,500 feet (1,069 m) above sea level to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Admission Not Applicable

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Visit one of Chiang Mai's most sacred temples on this half day tour to the beautiful Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. More commonly referred to as just "Doi Suthep" for the mountain it sits on, the temple is a gorgeous example of Buddhist grandeur and gives insights into Thai culture. From the parking lot, you can reach the temple gates either by climbing 306 steps on foot or by riding a cable car to the top. If you opt to go on foot, begin up the intricately carved Naga Serpent Staircase, which is flanked on either side by enormous, colorful serpent carvings that snake down the mountain.

1 hour • Admission Included