Wat Phra That Doi Suthep | A Temple Worth Visiting in Thailand
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is located on the 1600-meter-high Doi Suthep Mountain, south of the old city of Chiang Mai, hence it is also known as 'Doi Suthep Temple'. To get there from the old city of Chiang Mai, you can take a songthaew, first to Chiang Mai University, and then transfer to a songthaew that goes directly to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Of course, you can also choose to hire a car or ride a motorcycle, but there are many mountain roads along the way, so if riding a motorcycle, pay extra attention to safety.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is one of Thailand's historic temples, with a history of over 600 years, and it has a magical history. It is said that a Sri Lankan monk once carried Buddha's relics to Thailand. Fearing that others would steal the relics, he hid them in a white elephant and let it roam freely. Eventually, the elephant reached Doi Suthep Mountain, and that's where the temple was built. Therefore, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is also a temple that was built on a site chosen by a white elephant. Moreover, the construction of the temple was funded by the Thai royal family, making it a royal temple.
Due to its location on a high mountain, surrounded by forests with a high coverage of vegetation, the environment is beautiful, with flowers blooming in all seasons and fresh air, making it a true Buddhist summer retreat. The architecture of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is particularly splendid, with yellow glazed tiles that in the past could only be used in royal buildings. The architectural style is also purely Thai, with even the ground covered with tiles, making it one of the most resplendent temples in Thailand.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep houses three treasures: the Buddha's relic, the statue of the Buddha, and a crystal lotus given by King Rama IX. The crystal curtain flower is made of various gems and is now placed at the very top of the stupa, attracting devotees from many countries around the world to come and worship.
a beautiful temple on the mountain in Chiang Mai. From there you can see overview of Chiang Mai city
Anyone who goes to Chiang Mai must come to pay homage to and pray here for good fortune. and is the relic of the year of Ma Ma (Goat) is a temple that is not too far from Chiang Mai city. Under the relics, there are relics on the underground side. At the temple, shoes are forbidden. and women with menstrual are forbidden to walk Near the relic area Recommended to go in the evening, it will be very beautiful and easy to walk. During the day, the tiles on the floor are very hot. Walk like a bit, but we go during December. The floor is very cold.
It is the first time to travel to people. It is a place that is not very difficult to come. You can see the view of Chiang Mai city all over the view, very beautiful.
Encourage to go make a wish at the temple may your wish come true, nice view also
Photoed at Shuanglong Temple on Suthep Mountain at night. This is one of the events celebrating the birthday of the Buddha in Thailand this year. Did you not expect the night view of Chiang Mai to be so attractive? IG:heiyu_viajar
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