Doi Suthep & Doi Pui — Chiang Mai's SacredMountain.
Distance
55 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
1,300 m
Doi Suthep & Doi Pui — Chiang Mai's Sacred Mountain.
The classic half-day climb out of Chiang Mai up the twisting Route 1004 to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the golden temple that watches over the city, then higher to the royal Bhubing Palace gardens and the Hmong village near the summit of Doi Pui (1,685m). Short, cool, and endlessly winding — the perfect morning ride.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance55 km
Days1
Total climb1,300 m
DifficultyEasy
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The route.
Chiang Mai Old CityStart · Start at the old city moat. Head up Huay Kaew Road to the foot of Doi Suthep. Fuel up first.
Wat Phra That Doi SuthepScenic Point · The glittering golden chedi at 1,073m, reached by a 306-step naga staircase or funicular. Chiang Mai's most sacred temple, founded in 1383, with the city spread out below.
Bhubing PalacePhoto Spot · The royal winter residence, famous for rose gardens and cool-climate blooms. Open to visitors when the royal family is not in residence.
Doi Pui Hmong VillageScenic Point · A hillside Hmong community near the summit of Doi Pui (1,685m). Terraced gardens, handicrafts and a small museum mark the end of the paved climb.
Chiang Mai Old CityEnd · Coast back down the mountain to Chiang Mai — a perfect half-day loop.
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