Doi Suthep with Hmong Village or Bhubing Palace, Chiang Mai

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep stands on Doi Suthep mountain on the western edge of Chiang Mai, the spiritual symbol of northern Thailand with its gleaming golden stupa. You climb the naga staircase of more than three hundred steps or ride the funicular, then look out over the whole city from the temple terrace. Depending on the option, the tour adds a Hmong hill village to see daily life and buy embroidery, or the royal Bhubing winter palace and its gardens. Guides speak English or Chinese; pickup time and inclusions appear when you choose a date. It is cooler on the mountain, so bring a light jacket and dress modestly for the temple.