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Sight Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

A sight in Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
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Why go

Gold-spired mountaintop temple reached by a 300-step naga staircase.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Chiang Mai, alongside 3 shops, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Ristr8to, 4.8 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Doi Suthep
Price
$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Chiang Mai, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Ristr8to

    Specialty coffee bar in Nimman, known for latte art.

    Drinks · 4.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Khao Soi Khun Yai

    Small lunch-only shop known for its khao soi curry noodle soup.

    Food · 6.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Wat Phra Singh

    Chiang Mai's most revered temple, with Lanna-style murals.

    Sight · 6.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Sunday Walking Street

    Weekly street market stretching from Tha Phae Gate through the old city.

    Shopping · 7.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Huen Phen

    Long-standing northern Thai restaurant serving khao soi, sai ua sausage and laab.

    Food · 7.0 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Wat Chedi Luang

    Partially ruined 14th-century chedi in the heart of the old city.

    Sight · 7.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a stop on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Chiang Mai

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is our only sight pick in Chiang Mai; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Chiang Mai guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Chiang Mai run from 27°C in December to 37°C in April; August is usually the wettest month. For Wat Phra That Doi Suthep itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Chiang Mai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Chiang Mai weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Coordinates
18.80499, 98.92163
Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: quick answers

How much time do you need at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep?

Plan on about 2 hours at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Go at sunrise to avoid tour buses; cover shoulders and knees.

Where is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep?

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is at Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Doi Suthep. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Wat Phra That Doi Suthep?

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep appears on Bangkok to the Andaman, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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