Chiang Mai Cultural Highlights: Wat Doi Suthep & Phu Ping Palace

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Chiang Mai Wat Doi Suthep — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Chiang Mai Phu Ping Palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the sacred Wat Doi Suthep and the elegant Phu Ping Palace on this half-day tour from Chiang Mai. Visit the city’s most revered mountaintop temple, admire its historic architecture, and enjoy panoramic views over Chiang Mai. Continue to the royal winter palace, built in 1962, and stroll through its beautifully landscaped gardens filled with colorful flowers.

Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most sacred temple
Admire the iconic golden spire visible from across the city
Explore ornate shrines and pagodas that reflect Thailand’s rich history
Learn about the temple’s legends and founding from your expert guide
Walk through the beautifully maintained gardens of Phu Ping Palace, featuring tropical and temperate flowers

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Sightseeingbangkok.com

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional English speaking guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: Optional
Not included: Price does not include 300THB surcharge for pick up from hotel outside city centre 3km radius

Itinerary

Chiang Mai

Passing by

From your hotel, take a vehicle up 3,500 feet (1,069 m) above sea level to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

one hour Admission included

Visit one of Chiang Mai's most sacred temples on this half day tour to the beautiful Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. More commonly referred to as just "Doi Suthep" for the mountain it sits on, the temple is a gorgeous example of Buddhist grandeur and gives insights into Thai culture. From the parking lot, you can reach the temple gates either by climbing 306 steps on foot or by riding a cable car to the top. If you opt to go on foot, begin up the intricately carved Naga Serpent Staircase, which is flanked on either side by enormous, colorful serpent carvings that snake down the mountain.
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park

Passing by

At the top of the mountain, you're greeted by a stunning golden spire that crowns the center of the temple and can be seen for miles around. The spire is surrounded by walls of historical murals, which you can spend time admiring before moving on. Learn the myth of the temple's foundation as you pass the shrine to the white elephant that is said to have brought a relic of the historical Buddha to the temple.
Bhubing Palace

one hour Admission included

After visiting the temple's illustrious shrines and pagodas, learning of Doi Suthep's history on the way, continue to visit Phu Ping Palace, the royal winter palace was built in1962 , it has the delightful gardens with tropical and temperate flowers in bloom for all year. After that make the return trip back down the mountain to end your tour.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

(Meeting Point)- Sun Leisure World Office Chiang mai, Located at Duang Tawan Hotel Chiang Mai Lobby Floor.

End point

(Meeting Point)- Sun Leisure World Office Chiang mai, Located at Duang Tawan Hotel Chiang Mai Lobby Floor.

Pickup points

Baanswn`Inthaawn Baansuan In Town Hotel
Le Cannes Hotel
Baan Chinnakarn
Dancenter Bupamontra Chiangmai
Glory Wabi Sabi Hotel
Amora Thapae Hotel Chiang Mai
Sleep Mai? Lifestyle Hotel Thapae
Muang Thong
North Star Guest House
Mini Boutique House
Shangri-La Chiang Mai
Here Chiang Mai

and 427 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.

Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point

Hotline number : +66 20290800 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chaingmai 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
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.