Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai , Thailand. The temple is 15 kilometres from the city of Chiang Mai and situated at an elevation of 1,073 meters. It is arguably the most famous and important temple in Chiang Mai.
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Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 03/02/2023
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The original founding of the temple remains a legend and there are a few varied versions. The temple is said to have been founded in 1383 when the first stupa was built. Over time, the temple has expanded, and been made to look more extravagant with many more holy shrines added. A road to the temple was first built in 1935.
The wat can be reached by road from Chiang Mai. From the car park at the temple's base visitors can climb 309 steps to reach the pagodas or take a tram. It's also possible to hike up to the temple from the city following the Monk's Trail.
Once inside the temple grounds visitors must be appropriately dressed and must remove footwear. The original gold plated chedi (Buddhist stupa) is the most holy area of the temple grounds. Within the site are pagodas, statues, bells, a museum, and shrines. Aspects of the wat draw from both Buddhism and Hinduism. There is a model of the Emerald Buddha and a statue of the Hindu God Ganesh. Views of Chiang Mai can be seen on the far side of the temple.
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