A good distance away from town but worth it. Exhilarating views on a clear day. More

It was crowded, hot and We weren't sure what we were supposed to be doing or looking at. Go with someone that can show you the ropes. More

Beautiful, inspiring, monks, views and mountain location and so many images of the buddha - divine More

If you are planning a trip to Doi Suthep by local transport, there is a syndicate that operates the route from the city. Do be careful and do bargain. Upon arrival, there are lots of stalls selling all sorts of normal souvenirs and food. My immediate impression was 'oh dear, too commercial'. The climb up to the temple was tiring... More

Just fantastic. Went there on the day the new acolytes were arriving. Whole atmosphere was wonderful. More

You go to NYC- you see the Statue of Liberty, you go to Paris- you see the Eiffel Tower, and you go to Chiang Mai- you see Wat That Doi Suthep. Was everything I expected and I'm glad that I made the voyage there. A good tip would be to head to the tuk tuk spot in the morning to... More

This is well worth the visit. It was bling to the enth degree, but amazing with it. The trip up the hill was a bit of an eye opener and Im so glad we werent driving. Do take the little red buses which are far cheaper than taxis. Do barter though as we found ourselves paying way more than locals... More

Situated an hour's ride out of Chiang Mai we visited this Wat not as part of a tour but on our own by hiring a car. All guide books state that there is a funicular to the top but I could not locate it. Not that it matters. Just about 250 steps to climb. The view from the top is... More

We spent a couple of hours with a private guide (relatively inexpensive in Chiang Mai) and thought it was one of the best temples in the area. It's not exactly on town but the ride up the mountain top where the temple is located has some really good views of Chiang Mai city. The temple area is quite large and... More