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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
Visitors to the temple must climb a 309-step staircase.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
Stairs up the mountain to the temple.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
The temple is very extravagant, with a wide variety of Buddhist icons and statuary throughout the grounds.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
The patio of the temple has views overlooking the city of Chiang Mai.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
Statues on the temple grounds.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
Buddhist statues inside the temple.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
The temple is active and is a sacred site.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
Descending from the temple.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/20/2019
Statues line the grounds at the base of the temple staircase as well.