Chiang Mai Best City Tour with Doi Suthep & Iconic Temples
Description
Discover Chiang Mai's ancient temples on this half-day tour. Explore historic and religious monuments from Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phalat and Thapae gate. Marvel at the scenic views of Chiang Mai city and the intricate architecture of historical Buddhist and Hindu relics. • Exploration of fascinating Chiang Mai ancient temples • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with far-reaching city views • Distinctive & traditional Buddhist architecture • Historic Buddha relic at Wat Chedi Luang • Panoramic views of Chiang Mai & its surrounding areas • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
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Itinerary
Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara Wat Chedi Luang, this temple is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, and which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. At one time, Wat Chedi Luang housed the revered Emerlad Buddha image now enshrined in Bangkok’s Wat Phra Kaew. One of Wat Chedi Luang’s most striking architectural features is a magnificent Naga staircase adorns the chapel’s front.
Wat Doi Suthep It is a tremendous temple complex with a visual delight every time you turn your head. It is popular with the tour buses, but wait for the tour to move on and enjoy. Give yourself plenty of time and you will not be disappointed.
Wat Pha Lat This temple is the ancient precursor (lower on the mountain) than Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. While a little less grand than it's younger sibling, it is steep with history, reverence, and peace. Boasting beautiful views of the city of Chang Mai, it is built on a stream with a seried of waterfalls. A terrific place for meditation or simple reflection. Go!!
Tha Phae Gate Romantic, Beautiful, Enchanting - these are the three words that I could sum up experiencing one of Chiang Mai's historic gates - The Tha Phae gate. When the city was founded by King Mangrai in 1296 these gates together with other gates (Chang Puak, Chiang Mai, Pratu Soan Dok) protect the old city. Tha Phae gate lies on the east of the city and made of Red bricks stone Conclude your half-day tour with the return to your Chiang Mai hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiangmai District area (3 KM radius) with namely Night Bazaar, Tapae Gate, Chiang Mai Gate, Suan Dok gate, old city , Huay Kaew Road to Ibis Hotel, Nimmana Haeminda Road & Santitham Area You can also join our tours at CHIANG MAI MEETING POINTS - Sun Leisure World Office Chiang mai, Located at Duang Tawan Hotel Chiang Mai Lobby Floor. An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We are SHA Plus certified. A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
Reviews(24)
over priced, for 1 major attraction and 2 minor. mostly a transport service although Sarah was very nice.
Good evening We are really surprise to know this our price is around 20 Over USD entry fee to temple, Guide Fee, Transportation, I am sure you had some confusion about our price. regards
Chiang Mai city tour with guide Ooh was a wonderful experience! The Doi Sethep tour was a great way to see and understand Thailand’s Buddhist culture Ooh is a great tour guide and helps explain the sights at these locations
We had a great tour. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The driver and vehicle were great. All the visits were interesting and worthwhile.
It has been a wonderful tour. My guide Ooh was knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating. I learned so much about the city, its history, and beyond. I’d highly recommend it!
Guide & driver arrived on time ready for our half day tour. Som (guide) spoke good English & was very knowledgeable. The 3 temples we visited were very different & we enjoyed them all. Our favourite was Wat Pha Lot, it was a hidden gem & so tranquil.
The tour was OK. Guide not bad. But the guide and the driver - two ladies were talking too much in Thai continuously. They can talk but better to find time to explain about the places that we were driving through and a bit about the nature, and lifestyle of people or area.
Wonderful tour of three major temples, one in old town Chiang Mai and two on the mountain. Ooh, our guide was great at providing the background on the temples, Buddhism, and Buddhist monks. She used personal history to provide an understanding of a Thai family's connection to Buddhism. Our favorite was Wat Pha Lat which is on the mountain and very serene with a stream and small waterfalls. Travel is by air conditioned van. Trip to the mountain offered a view of the city of Chiang Mai outside the old town
Great tour. Only my wife and I. The two mountain temples were spectacular. Only in Chiangmai for 2 days so great introduction. Nearly 5 star
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and answered any questions we had but provided so much information, I don’t know how she remembers so much!. The heat of the day was a little too hot so I would recommend doing it in the evening or first thing in the morning and bring a hat. I learned so much about Buddhism and specifically how it is different in Thailand to other countries, and much history of Thailand as well. Thank you so much to our guide, would Highly recommend anyone to do this tour!!!
The city tour kicked off with a visit to the Tha Phae Gate where we all did the catwalk among the pigeons. This was followed by visit to the impressive Wat Chedi Luang. We then left the city and drove up to the hills. The serenity of Wat Pha Lat and the splendour of Doi Suthep were simply amazing. Our guide, Panni, was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were very impressed with how clean every place we visited was despite the crowds.
