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Wat Phra That Doi Kham (Temple of the Golden Mountain)
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Wat Phra That Doi Kham (Temple of the Golden Mountain)
4.5
#15 of 318 things to do in Chiang Mai
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KlimCL
Bangkok, Thailand1,488 contributions
Up the Hills for a Blessing
Dec 2019
This is Wat Phra That Doi Kham, you gotta walk 3 rounds under the elephant. There are plenty of them temples in Chiang Mai. They come in all sizes and grandeur. Some of them can be really packed with tourist, and some deep in the mountains are so remote it’s only known to folks in the area. Here’s one just south west of Chiang Mai, growing in popularity and as majestic as the other really famous ones.
It’s easy to get to, its not chaotic (while I was there). The place is well kept and tidy and clean. Plenty parking but does require a short walk unless your driver makes a drop off for you. And for the sporty, you can opt to conquer a very long flight of stairs from the bottom of the hill. The link is a video to show the temple grounds.
Written March 22, 2020
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Julie
United Kingdom156 contributions
Nice place
Dec 2019 • Couples
This Temple is reached by climbing a long flight of steps but you can take your time and it's quite nice to look back occasionally. I can't remember how much to get in to the site but it wasn't more than a few £ each. Great views of the surrounding areas from the top, has a nice feel to it, lots of Buddha's on this site. Would recommend, allow yourself maybe 1.5/2 hours. We got a private taxi for the day but you can get a local shared taxi from Chiang Mai very cheaply.
Written February 1, 2020
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Scott M
Nong Khai, Thailand14 contributions
Hard pass on this lucky number temple
Jul 2022 • Family
This temple doesn't have much to recommend it, unless you believe that praying and donating will get you a lucky number. If so, this temple is well provisioned. There are more lottery vendors here than even Doi Suthep, which is saying a lot. And the presentation of it all is so crass. I couldn't get out of here fast enough.
Written July 27, 2022
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kfromnyc
New York City, NY221 contributions
Beautiful temple
Jan 2020
beautiful temple on the top of the mountain
we took a private tour at sunrise - so beautiful to see when it was quiet and not crowded. we heard monks chanting and gave alms. really special experience
Written January 14, 2020
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Robert Firth
13 contributions
Not Worth it
Nov 2022
The tour on the van was a horror. The driver was the most unfriendliness person in Thailand. First they take you to a village where they wait with you until you buy things and then they get a kick back. I watched the driver get cash. The village was nothing but a tourist trap. The temple was not worth the price and we only had 45 minutes there and then we waited 30 for the van to get us. This tour was from Click2 Go I don’t recommend them I booked another tour and they never showed up!
Written December 10, 2022
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Dan W
Portland, OR1,988 contributions
Another Beautiful Temple
Feb 2020
This is an area of much activity surrounding the hype and excitement of this amazing temple. It's beautiful and has so much to see - a very large and significant temple. Even though it was crowded we still enjoyed our visit. Lots of vendors abound so one can purchase items inside the temple walls as well as at the bottom of the long, long staircase.

The usual dress code for sacred temples is expected, be sure to dress appropriately and be prepared to remove your shoes. Wondering the grounds for an hour and a half was more than enough time to see everything
This amount of time spent allowed for beautiful pictures in daylight and in my opinion
Written February 15, 2020
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PaulandSu
Hua Hin, Thailand645 contributions
Very impressive temple
Jan 2022
Also known as The Golden Temple, set high up on a hill outside the city.
Very impressive once you get inside and see all the various smaller temples and displays. Its famous among Thai people to make offerings of 100 flowers which is suppose to bring you good luck. Also you can get great views towards the city of Chiang Mai and the airport. Well worth a visit.
Written April 11, 2022
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Veronika Ng
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam29 contributions
Go for sunrise
Jan 2020
Super beautiful and peaceful place to enjoy the sunrise. Get really crowded into the day as more and more tourists come to visit the temple.
The statues and architectures are stunning.
Worth your visit while you are in Chiang Mai.
Written February 13, 2020
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Jenny K
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Not worth the cab ride! Seriously not worth it!
Feb 2020 • Couples
Thought this place would neat, right? It's a temple on a mountain that you have to take a cab up a crazy long winding road. The view is terrible due to all the smoke/smog. And the temple itself is just ok. The only thing cool about it was the steep stairs to get there. Don't waste your time or money, the silver temple is way better.
Written February 27, 2020
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Wolfee600
Singapore, Singapore763 contributions
What a great visit
Oct 2022
A very nice temple to visit. There is a side road to get to the mountaintop where the temple is. Of course, one can choose to climb a few hundred steps.
Beautiful temple.
The buddha next to the pagoda is famous for those hoping to get lucky with the lottery. You won't miss it, there will be many people praying. There are machines to give lucky numbers for 20 Bart.
The great view from the temple provides nice photos opp and lots more to see as well.
Written December 17, 2022
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