Chiang Mai to Wat Doi Suthep and Phu Ping Palace Half-Day Tour
Discover the ancient Wat Doi Suthep temple and Phu Ping Palace on this half day trip from Chiang Mai. Explore historic monuments in Wat Doi Suthep, enjoy scenic views of Chiang Mai city atop the temple, and visit the royal winter palace was built in1962. • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai's most sacred temple • Gold spire that crowns the temple & can be seen for miles • Detailed shrines & pagodas that illustrate Thai history • Insight into the temple's founding from your expert guide • Delightful gardens with tropical and temperate flowers in bloom at Phu Ping Palace
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What's included in Chiang Mai to Wat Doi Suthep and Phu Ping Palace Half-Day Tour
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
From your hotel, take a private vehicle up 3,500 feet (1,069 m) above sea level to 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.
Doi Suthep
At the top of the mountain, you're greeted by a stunning golden spire that crowns the center of the temple and can be seen for miles around. The spire is surrounded by walls of historical murals, which you can spend time admiring before moving on. Learn the myth of the temple's foundation as you pass the shrine to the white elephant that is said to have brought a relic of the historical Buddha to the temple.
Bhubing Palace
After visiting the temple's illustrious shrines and pagodas, learning of Doi Suthep's history on the way, continue to visit Phu Ping Palace, the royal winter palace was built in1962 , it has the delightful gardens with tropical and temperate flowers in bloom for all year. After that make the return trip back down the mountain to end your tour.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiangmai District area (3 KM radius) with namely Night Bazaar, Tapae Gate, Chiang Mai Gate, Suan Dok gate, old city , Huay Kaew Road to Ibis Hotel, Nimmana Haeminda Road & Santitham Area You can also join our tours at CHIANG MAI MEETING POINTS - Mc Donald at Chiangmai Night Bazaar An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Meeting / End Points
- Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiangmai District area (3 KM radius) with namely Night Bazaar, Tapae Gate, Chiang Mai Gate, Suan Dok gate, old city , Huay Kaew Road to Ibis Hotel, Nimmana Haeminda Road & Santitham Area
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Ticket Redemption
Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start. Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point. Hotline number : +66 81 440 9926 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm).
