Wat
Phratat Doi Suthep
Truly,
the place is the most important and famous Chiang Mai landmark.
Built in 1383, this mountaintop temple has a chedi (pagoda)
that houses holy Buddha relics. The gold-plated chedi lies
in the middle of a square maresent royal regalia. The temple's
courtyard is lined by a cloister, which contains images and
murals depicting Buddha's life. This temple is 15 kilometres
from town and is 3,520 feet above sea level. It is the place
to get a bird's eye view of the city. |