Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a sanctuary city since ancient times already. Tourists who come to this province usually required to worship the relics to everyone. If you do not have to worship it. Considered that question is yet to come .

The history of Doi Suthep is that it . This is the address of the mountain ascetics known as " Mr. Deva " which correspond to the words " Suthep" which is the name of this mountain . The Wat Phra That Doi Suthep was built in early 19th century during the reign of King Kue Na Thammikarat . The ruler of Chiang Mai 6 to enshrine relics that he had brought from the city of Sukhothai .

Legends tell King Kue Na saint 's relics are divided into two parts. By invoking one placed at the Wat Suan Dok. The other one brought up on an elephant auspicious. By King Kue Na Thammikarat toss his prayer that if the elephant is stopped , it will be created , where the relics of the elephant , which had been stopped on the top of Doi Suthep . By doing Thaksinawat third round before falling down ( dead ), so God Kue Na saint 's relics , which they erected a statue of Lord Buddha's relics at Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, a blue trench since then . Wat Phra That Doi Suthep , located west of the city. People who come to worship at this temple overlooking the city as well. Visitors can walk up 300 steps to get to the stairs to the temple. Or take a cable car up - Doi Suthep, which is between 5:30 to 19:30 am

Zhang Fun Festival to worship Phra That Doi Suthep is organized every year. The preceding § 1 night in a parade, water for ablution with relics and Buddhist novice monks from different communities attended the parade up the hill a lot.

Beliefs and ways of worship Believed that if I worship and pray Phra That Doi Suthep. But success will fulfill the desire to avoid various obstacles . In the worship of the relics Prepare rice flowers and walk clockwise around 3 and said to worship the relics . The prayer request to fulfill that desire. And should respect the elements to complete the 4 km , which gives a different virtue is the north seeking to have her as Justin's Pen south seeking to be ordained as a monk in Buddhism predominant . East asked to ascension. West is the highest worship relics. What not to miss when it comes to worship Phra That Doi Suthep . Monument to the Great Plains Siwichai. Saint of Lanna Enshrined in the foothills of Doi Suthep to the prosperity as well.

Koh Chang

Koh Chang is large Area of ​​about 18 square kilometers Away from the city center and 20 kilometers away from Koh Payam Ranong 4 kilometers on the island has about 80 households living in cashew plantations or Kahio main occupation is regarded as one of the best varieties of rubber plantations and coastal fisheries . Agricultural processing center of the group Koh Chang. Which will produce wine from Kahio . Processing of cashew nuts in the second island has a small species of hornbill . Known as the "bird joke " many fly between the neighboring island of Koh Chang . The island residents will not catch or shoot birds. Hornbills are so familiar , and not afraid of people . Can be found easily Exception of March - April , due to a range of bird nests dribble. The island also has many activities such as hiking up his view. Cycling around the island herbal steam temple Elephant Island hornbill and fishing with many fish species such as grouper , snapper and fish eagles on the island are the property of interest.

Topography of the island is mostly steep cliff complex. The highest peaks Chang and his Forest rich Most of the rainforest For this reason, Thus making the island a waterfall streams, beaches, there are many on the West Coast loud , it was the white sands of Klong Prao , Kai Bae three beach resort located along the beach , starting after the price of 500 baht . in addition to 5,000 THB up Koh Chang National Park . Also a small island surrounded by islands covered islands including Ko Lao Ya, Koh Ngam Yai, Koh Wai, Koh Kra scratching pointing stick it outside Koh Rang, Koh Kra, Koh Mak, Koh Kham Island it etc. Most of the season. Often these islets . It offers tour packages Present Trips In addition to playing many sea islands such as agro-tourism. Pride elephant riding , sailing or fishing squid in a homestay with a local fishing village .

With the completion of the attractions of this island we can visit the island every season.