Icon of Chiang Mai with its large gold-plated chedi, visible from the city on a clear day, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is 18 km from town, sitting at a 1,073 m elevation on the slopes of Mount Doi Suthep.
The temple is a sacred site to many Thai people. From the temple impressive views of Chiang Mai can be seen and it remains a popular destination of foreign visitors.
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