Experts' Choice Award Wat Phra That Doi Noi
What the experts agree on
This hilltop temple's golden stupa dominates Chiang Mai's skyline with sweeping city views and forested mountain backdrop. The 1383-founded landmark blends spiritual significance with scenic appeal, especially during February's cherry blossom season.
“This handsome wát looms above the city from the hillside above Royal Park Rajapruek. With its gilded chedi, super-sized Buddha statues and panoramic city views ”
– Lonely Planet
Frommer's "It occupies an extraordinary site with a cool refreshing climate, expansive views over the city and the mountain’s densely forested slopes, which form part of the Doi Suthep–Doi Pui National Park" Full review
New York Times "One of Chiang Mai's most popular tourist attractions is its most important temple, the hilltop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep"
"Our favorite was the famous Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, sitting on the hills above Chiang Mai. The 309 steps were not an issue with our then 2-year-old who loved the serpents lining each..."
Rough Guide "February sees the area around Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple showcase blooming cherry blossoms"
National Geographic "Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, for example, was established in 1383 by a wandering white elephant"
National Geographic "Many travellers know Chiang Mai as a destination for historic monuments like the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple, but the northern Thailand city is also a historic centre for crafts and artisans"
Lonely Planet "The most famous of the more than 300 temples in and around Chiang Mai is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The temple sits atop Doi Suthep and is a popular pilgrimage site for locals. For a small..."
Lonely Planet "While the trip up to the golden stupa at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep offers a taste of the hills, you can't visit Chiang Mai without getting out into the surrounding mountains"
The 5 best day trips from Chiang Mai
September 18, 2022
Lonely Planet "A rented scooter or motorcycle opens up a vast array of potential day trips, from excursions to the famous hilltop temple at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep to longer adventures such as the..."
How to get around Chiang Mai (and see the best of the city)
November 2, 2022
Highway No.108 between Km. 43 and 44, Tambon Doi Lo, Amphoe Chom Thong, Chiang Mai, Thailand
