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<h2>Elephant Nature Conservation Park</h2>The park covers about 200 acres of land and is built at the foot of a mountain on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, an hour's drive from the ancient city. There are about 40 elephants, more than 70 stray dogs, buffaloes, goats, etc. in the park, just like a large wildlife park. You can apply to participate in volunteer activities, and work for two hours in the morning and afternoon. For example, clean watermelons, pumpkins, etc. for elephants to eat, and pack them one by one. Feed the elephants at 11am. After a while, I established a kind of communication with the elephant, slowly became familiar with it, and slowly became close to it. <h2>Mount Suthep</h2>Mount Suthep, with an altitude of 1,676 meters, is named after a hermit, Sudeva, who lived on the mountain for many years. This is a heavily-touristed, densely forested mountain. The hillside is covered with five-color roses, and the top of the mountain is surrounded by white clouds, creating a beautiful scenery. Walk 300 steps to the observation deck on the top of the mountain, where you can have a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city. It is Chiang Mai's natural lookout point. The local Chinese call this mountain "Yuxian Mountain" or "Huixian Mountain". Doi Suthep National Park was established in 1981 and there are several temples nearby. If you come to Chiang Mai, you must come here to overlook the city of Chiang Mai. It is also popular with birdwatchers and hikers. <h2>Shuanglong Temple</h2>Mount SuthepShuanglong TempleLocated on the top of Suthep Mountain. Shuanglong Temple is named after two long dragons sitting and lying on the steps on both sides. The golden pagoda of the Buddhist temple still enshrines the relics of the Buddha, attracting believers from all over the world to come for pilgrimage every year. The temple was built in 1383 during the Lanna Dynasty. Legend has it that the location for the temple was chosen by an elephant. To reach the temple, you need to walk 300 steps along steep stone steps. Those with poor physical strength can also take the cable car to the top. After climbing the mountain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Chiang Mai City. If the weather is good, you can have a panoramic view of the entire urban area of ​​Chiang Mai in the southeast from the viewing platform, and the beautiful scenery is unobstructed. You can see Chiang Mai Airport and Chedi Luang Temple in the middle of the ancient city.It is said that after King Kuna and Sumanatra buried one of the samadhi grains in Sunda Temple, they did not know where to enshrine the other one, so they found an elephant and asked it to carry the samadhi grain on its back. Wherever it goes, temples and pagodas must be built for worship. The elephant finally walked to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, turned around three times and then fell to the ground and died. So King Kuna took the relics He was buried here and built a 7-meter-high tower.It is said that around the middle of the 16th century, a stone staircase with more than 200 steps and Naga guards on both sides in front of Suthep Temple had a preliminary model. It was later built repeatedly to form what it is today, which also made Suthep Temple nicknamed "Shuanglong". Temple], this ladder guarded by Nagas represents the rainbow bridge, symbolizing the passage from the human world to heaven. There are two guardian yakshas at the end of the ladder, representing the guards of heaven.In 1935 AD, the eminent monk Kubasi Weicha called on the people to build a road up the mountain in view of the long journey to the mountain to worship. The people of Chiang Mai took the initiative to put down their work and contribute money and effort. A total of nearly 5,000 people participated, which lasted 5 months and 22 days. As soon as we entered the gate of Suthep Temple, the first thing we saw was a white elephant to commemorate its sacred deeds. Next to the right was the bronze statue of Kubasiwecha, which was covered with gold foil by the people who made their vows.Continuing to walk to the right, there are many bells and gongs displayed from the corner. Believers can strike them one by one to pray and spread the gospel of the Buddha to further places. Have you noticed? The bell in the corner pavilion was a gift from Taiwan in the 19th year of the Republic of China!After ringing the row of bells in the south, you will arrive at the observation deck overlooking the entire Chiang Mai, and the museum in the east. There are displays of coins donated by people from various countries, many Buddha statues, and cameras from those eras. The management uncle will also say Chinese! Back to the west, you can climb the stairs and enter the atrium and main tower of Suthep Temple. At this time, you need to check your clothes and shoes.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand Thai Elephant Nature Conservation Park + Doi Suthep + Doi Suang Temple + Peishan Miao Village One-day Tour [Chinese Chartered Car/Hotel Pickup/Chiang Mai Surrounding Tour/Itinerary Adjustable]