I can see why this is one of the most sacred temples in Thailand. The opulence, the beauty and serenity of it all is just…wow. My group and I walked around the main golden chidi three times in Buddhist fashion. We learned about the week day Buddhas and I burned away my bad karma for the new year before the Wednesday Buddha as I was born on a Wednesday afternoon. We even received a Blessing from a Buddhist monk after a large traditional Monk ceremony. After he anointed us with the blessed water, he also soaked some white rope in the holy water and gave us each one to wear. Mine still has not fallen off 🥰 The view from the very top of the Temple overlook is breathtaking. I wasn’t able to take the 309 stairs up to the temple due to my asthma, but I was able to walk down at dusk. I learned so much here and I’ll cherish the experience forever.

Took red van from the centre of city up to the temple. Driver waited in the car park, whilst spent 90mins or so going up the steps to the temple. Gold everywhere for such a sacred spot. Lovely to see all the history and spots around the temple. Peaceful place. View of Chiang Mai possible but a bit smoggy.

Head out of town and up into the hills for amazing views and all that gold in the temples! Jump into a local red taxi or join a tour from the town below and then climb those steps to Chiang Mai's number one tourist attraction. Small entrance fee for the temple at the top. There are plenty of places for reasonably priced refreshments. Recommended going later in the day to avoid all the tourists from the tour coaches.

It's a beautiful temple. All of Thailand's temples are beautiful, but it's a pain to get up there and if I'm honest, once you've seen Thailand's temples, you've seen them if you know what I mean. Not sure it was worth the pain of getting up to the top.

Wat Doi Suthep is a must-visit destination in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This stunning temple is located on the top of Doi Suthep mountain, offering breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding countryside. The temple is a sacred place for Buddhists. Visitors can climb the staircase with 309 steps, which is lined with beautifully carved Naga serpent statues, or take the cable car to reach the temple. The intricate and ornate architecture of the temple is mesmerizing, with intricate gold-plated details, and a glistening golden pagoda. The interior of the temple is decorated with paintings, murals, and statues that depict Buddhist stories and teachings. The atmosphere at Wat Doi Suthep is peaceful and serene, with the sound of chanting monks adding to the tranquil ambiance. Overall, Wat Doi Suthep is a fantastic cultural and spiritual experience that should not be missed when visiting Chiang Mai.

Up at the top of Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, a golden pagoda temple well respected by the Thais. To get to the temple, walking up the naga stairs roughly 400 steps or a tram. The view of Chiang Mai is majestic! It’s truly worth a visit in Chiang Mai.

One of the nicer temples in Chiang Mai and this one also has a lovely viewpoint. Reachable by motorbike, adequate parking available. Many stairs to reach the temple so be prepared for a 10 min uphill battle, but it’s worth it. Temple is very nice. Entry should be 30 Baht but we walked in without paying as the signs weren’t clear that we had to pay, and no one checked tickets etc on the way in. Would recommend.

Worth a visit. As the guide didn’t fail to repeat, the stupa contains a shoulder blade of the Buddha, brought up the mountain by the King on an albino elephant! It can be reached either by climbing 300 steps, or by funicular. At sunset the monks can be heard chanting, and the stupa looks glorious in the light. If you feel like it you can process three times around the stupa with a candle and lotus in your hand, stopping at every corner to pray, as we did. ;-)

What an amazing temple. Gorgeous. We arrived very early in the day and had the place almost to ourselves. It was so peaceful and quiet. I was really, really worried about all the stairs but there is an elevator!!! The view of Chiang Mai was outstanding, worth the trip alone! Doi Suthep is a must see during a visit to Chiang Mai.

I was traveling with 20 students and the stairs were difficult for many of them. There is an optional funicular for extra baht and several of us took that though it is quite slow. Gorgeous views and incredible photo opportunities, some of ours even look photoshopped! The market at the bottom of the hill does swift business and the favorite was the waffle bananas.