Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - Chiang Mai

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is one of Thailand's most sacred and well known temples. It was established over 700 years ago and features a copper plated stupa topped by a five tiered gold umbrella. It costs infidels 30B to enter, but Buddhists or people touring within a religious group get in for free.

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The temple has either 290, 300 or 309 steps, but as I got the 'tram' to the top (20B for the return only) I didn't care how many there were.

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The temple is very busy everyday, and many people were praying; either by walking around the stupa holding a lotus flower and a couple of candles, of by kneeling in front of one of the many holy statues dotted around the place.

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The views out over Chiang Mai are aparently spectacular on a clear day, but it was a bit smoggy down in the valley when we went, so I'll leave you with a few other pics.

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Lazy git!!! That tram is a death trap, one accident every year it seems. But having you mom with you gives you an excuse I guess.

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I go up there at least once a month.
Never, have I ever walked.

I walked it.
Once.
They wanted 30 baht. fuck 'em I walked back down.
They coulda told me before I walked up them 290 (yep, I counted 'em) fuckin stairs I had to pay a 'Farang tax'

I don't mind paying 30B if it goes to the upkeep of the place. Don't be such a tight-arse Brian.

It's both fun methinks.

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Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

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I go up there at least once a month.

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Why so often?

^ taffies like mountains, it reminds them of losing their viginity chasing those mountain goats :)

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Originally Posted by MEMOCK

Why so often?

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Don't listen to the dog bloke.
It's a lovely windy bike ride up into the fresh air.

Beautiful views to the left and right.
Totally serene when you get there, about 20 km's from the town.

Forget the goats, it could have something to do with mountain sheep though.

That should read windy not windy, i mean all bendy like.

windy - right I get it :)

When you mean bike - u mean one with a motor right?

Yes sir.:)

I have seen many a daft fucker actually cycling up there, braindead they are.

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When you mean bike - u mean one with a motor right?

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A wee-little one

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I don't mind paying 30B if it goes to the upkeep of the place. Don't be such a tight-arse Brian.

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Weren't the 30 baht it's the idea they don;t tell ya before you climb 2 hundred and ninety fucking stairs!!! What if you left all your money with yer honey??? There was geriatric old fuck's wheezin' theri way up took 'em hours. Hope they had change.
Thre's another one I hate; it's this wat in Mae Sai. Steps about like Suthep. At the bottom they say if you're fifty, or over, you might die climbin' their stairs. Girl-friend was freakin' out. If it's written on a sign it must be gospel don't ya know. Ran up the first half (Ok I almost died).
First Thai offers me a senior discount's gettin' one across the mouth.

Never once have I ridden. But about 10 times. I aint a regular, but love Doi Suthep. The motorcycle ride is the best around for a novice.

Just joshin you all.

I like Doi Suthep too, never get bored with it.

I liked it when we just sitting in a coffee shop up there and talked. It's nice and cool ohhh apart of those stupid people who like to knock the errr.. I don't know what you call in English, in Thai we say "Ra-Kung".

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Earings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJwS11QIYbo

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Originally Posted by zorin

Earings.

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Actually, the correct translation is 'big, fek-off noisy earrings'.

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Originally Posted by Goddess of Whatever

I don't know what you call in English

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sometimes it's best not to try for a literal translation GoW

How about 'bells'

Great stuff Marmers...reminds me to get out a bit more...a couple of years since i've been to the north...that's why i thought the TD party there is a good idea

Help Guys..I tried to upload a pic and get this Error https://teakdoor.com/forum/../Gallery...a_bg_right.gif https://teakdoor.com/forum/../Gallery/images/spacer.gif Sorry there is no album where you are allowed to upload files

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Help Guys..I tried to upload a pic and get this Error Sorry there is no album where you are allowed to upload files

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Have you created an album yet in your gallery?

had one b4 but not since the new system replaced it

tutorial please
ta very muchly

Haven't we got a Gallery tutorial already?

Basically, just click on the Gallery link above, then click on the 'Create/Edit Folders' (I think) and Bob's your uncle.

Great view and a nice temple that one.

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Originally Posted by aging one

Lazy git!!! That tram is a death trap, one accident every year it seems. But having you mom with you gives you an excuse I guess.

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The logic being that since she is older, she is more llikely to be the one involved in the accident, thus statistically lowering your odds of injury......?

Shame on you, Marmite! :cool:

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Originally Posted by aging one

Lazy git!!! That tram is a death trap, one accident every year it seems. But having you mom with you gives you an excuse I guess.

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The logic being that since she is older, she is more llikely to be the one involved in the accident, thus statistically lowering your odds of injury......?

Shame on you, Marmite! :cool:

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We crossed our fingers and sent her up alone. Alas... :eek:

I figured I'd add a few pictures from my visit there.

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