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- Asia
- Thailand
- Chiang Mai
- Doi Suthep
Doi Suthep
Some 10 miles (15km) west of Chiang Mai lies the Doi Suthep
Mountain, famous for the Wat Phrathat temple perched on the summit.
Legend has it that in the late 14th century King Ku Na was looking
for somewhere to house a collection of holy relics. He placed them
in a howdah (canopied seat) on the back of an elephant and let the
animal wander. The elephant proceeded to climb Doi Suthep, on top
of which it trumpeted, turned round three times and knelt to
indicate that this was the spot. Wat Phrathat can be reached either
by a flight of 290 steps, or by funicular, and offers breathtaking
views of the countryside.
Information & Facts
Admission
THB 30, or THB 50 including a return funicular
ride
Language
Thai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided
into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks,
hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs
are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels
and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be
given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and
larger businesses.
Opening Times
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