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Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai is a, 1,022 m (3,000ft) above sea level. It is situated about 15 kilometers from Chiang Mai. This mountain offers picturesque views of the city from its summit. It is not difficult to reach Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai. Use Public transportation to travel the road 16 kilometers northwest out of the city and climb the road up on the Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
Besides Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai dominating presence, the mountain is the home to Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai which is one of the most famous temple the in the Kingdom. The legend behind this temple goes that a fake Buddha relic was placed on the back of a sacred white elephant. The elephant was allowed to roam where-ever it wanted. It was thought that elephant will place the relic somewhere in the plain but the elephant climbed to the top of Doi Suthep,Chiang Mai. The sacred animal on this Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai location trumpeted three times, turned around three times, knelt down and died. King Ku Na built the famous temple on Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai at the end of 14th century because he felt that this was the spot where the relic wanted to be, so. Doi Suthep, has gained a lot of popularity over the past few years, this mountain is one of major Chiang Mai tourist attractions. Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai is a paradise for bird watchers you can see many types of bird at this tourists site. Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai also house large plaza containing several buildings and a lookout point from which, you can see the whole Chiang Mai including Chiang Mai International Airport. There is a popular saying in the region that is you haven't seen the view from Doi Suthep, you haven't been to Chiang Mai.
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