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Tour
Program
Duration
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08.30-12.00,
13.30-17.00
The idea of this trip is to visit Chiang Mai most sacred temple, Wat
Phrathat Doi Suthep. This temple
was built in 1383. It is located 15 kms from the city and 3,500 feet above
sea level, at this level there is an excellent panoramic view over Chiang
Mai city and Ping valley. The temple is approached on foot by climbing
a steep stairway comprising 290 steps called "Naga Stairway".
The less energetic may ascend by a cable-car instead of the stairway.
The temple's gold plated chedi which lies in the middle of marble courtyard
contains a piece of holy relics of Lord Buddha. This temple and its golden
chedi attract Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world throughout a year.
After worship at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, we continue the trip by a truck
passing several rain-forest mountains along bumpy road to visit a
Hmong (Meo) hill tribe village. On the way, enjoy the beautiful
scenery along road sides. Arrive the village and observe the simple life
and unique customs, also, chitchat with the hill tribe people and obtain
the opportunity to take photos with them.
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