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Learn Northern Lanna Culture: Offer Alms to Monks and Visit Doi Suthep
Hosted by
locals
Durations
4 Hours
Vehicle
Private Car
Free
Hotel Pickup
Hosted In
English, ไทย
Includes
Food, Transport, Ticket
Alms Offering is one most common rituals done daily in Thailand. Let's experience the real local life by offerings in monk's alms bowls and receive a holy monk blessing as a way to start your day. Then, we will visit Doi Suthep temple, the most sacred temple in Chiang Mai in the morning when there are not many tourists. You can enjoy the stunning Northern view from the hill top!
Itinerary
06:00
Meet up at hotel lobby (in Chiang Mai area)
06:30
Arriving at the foot of Doi Suthep mountain for Alms giving (Tak Bat). You will experience a local buddhist life and get some blessings.
07:00
Drive up to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the must seeing temple of Chiang Mai. This stunning temple dates back to the 14th century. You will also get to walk on its iconic Naga stairs!
07:30
Let's stroll around and learn the history of Lanna and Doi Suthep temple, local wisdom, belief of Thai buddhism from local expert. Lanna culture dated back to the ancient kingdom of the North during 1200s. The heritage are unique and can only be found in this part of Thailand!
08:30
Have a simple breakfast
09:00
Driving to visit Wat Pha Lat (hidden forest temple near Wat Doi Suthep) then Walk around and learn history Wat Pha Lat temple, local wisdom and Burma and Lanna culture style architecture, enjoy the most natural temple of Chiang Mai.
10:00
Return back to your hotel
Price Conditions
Transportation fares are included.
Admission fees are included.
Meals are included.
Why this trip?
You will not only experience a food offering to monks in the morning or "Tak Bat" in Thai language, but also visit Wat Prathart Doi Suthep and the most peaceful temple.
Things to prepare for the trip
Camera, mosquito repellent, hat, sun glasses, rain jacket, long pants / long skirt (for temple visit), long pants or shorts
Meeting Point
Hotel Pickup
- Hotel Pickup in Chiang Mai Area