Highlights / General details Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Locals would say, You haven’t really gone to Chiang Mai unless you’ve been to Wat Phratat Doi Suthep. Truly, the place is the most important and famous Chiang Mai landmark. Built in 1383, this mountaintop temple has a chedi (pagoda) that houses holy Buddha relics. The gold-plated chedi lies in the middle of a square marble-tiled courtyard. The four corners of the chedi are adorned with parasols which represent royal regalia. The temples courtyard is lined by a cloister, which contains images and murals depicting Buddha’s life. There are also two viharns situated in the middle of the east and west sides of the cloister. This temple is 15 kilometers from town and is 3,520 feet above sea level. It is the perfect place to get a bird’s eye view of the city. The temple can be reached via a steep Naga staircase comprised of 290 steps or railcars. The temple is open daily from 6:00am-7:00pm. Chiang Mai Zoo: Situated next to Huai Kaew Arboretum at the foot of the mountain where Phra That Doi Suthep is located, the zoo houses a pair of cuddly Pandas on loan from China. Inside the zoo, there are over 200 types of Asian and African mammals and birds for visitors to observe. Open daily from 8:00am-7:00pm. Inclusion Roundtrip transfer with air condition minivan; Local Licensed Guide English Speaking; Local Insurance; Fee Entrance (Exclude Panda Pavilion at Zoo). Exclusion Personal expenses; Gratuities. Hours of operation Available daily at 9:00am. Duration Approximately 7 hours. Policies Requires minimum of 2 passengers to confirm booking. Maximum 6 passengers. Guest must call to reconfirm tour within 48 hours. Cancellation: 7 days prior 30% penalty, 4 days prior 100% penalty. No show always 100% penalty. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. **All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**