 |
|
|
|
|
Chiang Mai Temples City Tour & Doi Suthep Tour
HALF DAY CHIANG MAI SIGHTSEEING
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Trip Description : The idea of this trip is to visit Chiang Mai most sacred temples, drive around the Old City to see city's moats and ruined city's walls.
| : |
Thailand (Chiang Mai) |
| : |
Chiang Mai |
| : |
Private  |
| : |
Half Day |
| : |
       |
| : |
 |
| : |
 |
| : |
 Easy  Moderate Strenuous |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ITINERARY
| Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby.
Start the temples tours with 'Wat Chiang Man', the oldest temple and probably dates from 1296. The temple was residence of King Mengrai, who founded Chiang Mai, and is noteworthy for a chedi supported by rows elephantine buttresses.
Start the temples tours with “Wat Chiang Man”, the oldest temple and probably dates from 1296. The temple was residence of King Mengrai, who founded Chiang Mai, and is noteworthy for a chedi supported by rows elephantine buttresses. Continue this tour with visit Wat Phra Singh, built by King Pha Yu to house the bones of his father King Kam Fu. The temple contains marvelous examples of Lanna art including a Lanna style viharn, Viharn Lai Kham and the finest small scripture repository of its type in the north.
Then drive on to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, This temple was built in 1383. It is located 15 kms from the city and 3,500 feet above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda, which is containing the holy relics of Lord Buddha. This temple and its golden chedi attract Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world throughout a year. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Chiang Mai City and Ping valley from the summit of Doi Suthep. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is approached on foot by climbing a steep 306 stairway flanked by tremendous mythical Nagas, which symbolize humanity's progress from earth into nirvana.
Then transfer back to hotel. | |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
RATES (Valid : Now - 31 Oct'08)
Inclusions:
>> Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
>> English speaking licensed guide
>> All admission fees as mentioned in the program
Exclusions:
>> Meals
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Tips or Gratuities to guide and driver
Child Policy:
>> For children under 3 years will be Free of charge
>> For children 4-12 years old we charge 70% of adult price
>> For children over 13 years old we charge normal price
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
