Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep Chiang Mai

Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai is considered as most sacred temple in the region and attracts visitors all year which helps in the growth of Chiang Mai tourism

There is a famous legend behind the making of Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai. It is said that a fake Buddha relic was placed on the back of an elephant. The elephant was allowed to roam where-ever it wanted the elephant climbed to the top of Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai trumpeted three times, turned around three times, knelt down and died.

King Ku Na built the chedi in the 14th century on the very place where the elephant died. The temple Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep, has been expanding ever since it was first set up. The temple rests at the height of 3,520 feet above sea level.

Tourists can easily reach Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai by using public transport to travel the road 16 kilometers to reach Doi Suthep. Tourists then have to walk about two hundred stepson the Naga stairway. If you don't like walking then you can also opt for hiring a small tram to the temple.

Over the past 600 years the temple has been renovated several times but it has still not lost its charm. Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai is perfect place to know about the people and culture of Chiang Mai

While descending from Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai you can also visit lookout point from where, you will be able to see the whole Chiang Mai including Chiang Mai International Airport you will see picturesque view of the region.

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