Chiang Mai in Pictures: 29 Free Photos of the Temples
Chiang Mai in 29 free photos. The old capital of the Lanna kingdom in northern Thailand, founded in 1296, has more than 300 temples, from gilded hilltop shrines to dark teak halls in the old town.
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The temples of Chiang Mai
On the mountain above the city, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is reached by a staircase of more than 300 steps lined with serpent nagas; its golden chedi, bells and shrines look out over the valley. In the old town, the huge brick chedi of Wat Chedi Luang, damaged by an earthquake in the 16th century, is guarded by stone elephants, and carved wooden halls in the Lanna style stand among white chedis, reclining and seated Buddhas.
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How do you get to Doi Suthep from Chiang Mai?
By red songthaew shared taxi from the old town or the zoo, about 30 to 40 minutes up the mountain road; then climb the naga staircase or take the funicular.
