Chiang Mai: Wat Umong & Doi Suthep Half Day Tour Chiang Mai: Wat Umong & Doi Suthep Half-Day
ID: GYG133230-199356
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Visit centuries-old Wat Umong, a hidden forest temple in the middle of Chiang Mai city. Then head to the mountainside Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
This half-day tour begins with a visit to Wat Umong, one of the oldest temples in Chiang Mai. Located in a lush green forest at the foothills of the Suthep mountain, it is now a well-known meditation center.
Explore the tunnel built by King Mengrai (the founder of Chiang Mai) to give monks a place to meditate in peace. See a Buddha field of broken sculptures and a library-museum in the temple area.
Continue to Phra That Doi Suthep, located at the top of Suthep mountain, where a relic of the Buddha is kept in the golden stupa. Climb a naga stairway to the main temple area and marvel at the views of Chiang Mai city from the balcony.
Highlights
- Visit Wat Umong, an ancient temple built into the side of Suthep mountain
- Take a walk in a tunnel containing an image of the Buddha
- Enjoy views of Chiang Mai city from the balcony of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please ensure that your shoulders and knees are covered when entering temples
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
