Doi Suthep Temple & Hmong Hill Tribe Village/Bhubing Palace Half-Day Tour | Chiang Mai

— What You Can Expect —

As the Thai saying goes, "If you haven't seen Doi Suthep temple, you haven't been to Chiang Mai." Take in Chiang Mai’s history and culture on a half-day tour through Doi Suthep and a Hmong hill tribe village (or Bhubing Palace).

Drive through the rolling hills surrounding Chiang Mai as you make your way to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep and the Hmong village. Take in the natural landscapes as you relax on a scenic drive through the winding roads. From the bottom of the temple, take the cable car to reach the top or climb a staircase of 306 steps. This staircase is adorned with the impressive body of the mythical dragon-headed serpent, or Naga, that snakes its way down either sides of the steps.

Reaching the top, admire the Lanna architecture style golden pagoda covered with engraved gold plates, flanked by four ornamental umbrellas. While up there, you’ll get to enjoy stunning panoramic views of Chiang Mai city from the temple’s 3,520-foot (1,056-meter) viewpoint.

Afterward, continue your journey to a Hmong Hill Tribe Village, where you will have the opportunity to learn about their traditional way of life. There, you’ll notice the residents' colorful clothing and get the chance to test out your bargaining skills for textiles, ornaments, or handicrafts. During the cold winter season, you will get to enjoy the beautiful Bhubing Palace gardens, the official residence of Thailand’s Royal Family.

— Itinerary —

[Private Tour]

• 8:00 am OR 1:00 pm: Meet your driver at your Hotel Lobby and hop into your air-conditioned tour vehicle
  
• 8:40-9:40 am OR 1:40-1:40 pm: Visit Doi Suthep Temple, admire the beauty of sacred temple & enjoy panoramic views of Chiang Mai
  
• 10:05-11:05 am OR 1:05-4:05 pm: Visit Hmong Hill Tribe Village, admire their colorful clothing, traditional homes, and handicrafts
  
• 12:00 pm OR 5:00 pm: You will be safely returned to your accommodation

[Join Tour]

• Pick-up time: 8.00-8.30 am at the Night Bazaar in the Old Town, 8.30-9.00 am at Santitham, Nimman
• The tour will stop at the viewpoint for approximately 1 hour (Doi Suthep temple, and Hmong Hill Tribe Village or Bhubing Palace)
• You will be dropped-off at your hotel at around 12.00-12.30 pm

— Important Information —

• You may choose between the morning or afternoon session. Please note that the afternoon tour is only available for private tours
• Modest attire such as trousers or a long skirt, and long sleeved tops is required for visiting temples or palaces
• A complimentary pick-up service is available for accommodations within Chiang Mai city
• An additional charge of THB300-500 applies for pick-ups outside Chiang Mai city (such as Four Seasons and Veranda High)
• Please be present in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time
• The timings provided for the itinerary are approximate
• The tour will proceed as scheduled even in the event of rain
• Bhubing Palace is closed during the Royal family's visit, typically from January to the beginning of March, when it serves as their royal residence