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Description
Wat Phra That Doi Kham is an impressive temple on a hill on the edge of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. The temple itself is very much worth a visit and has a 17-meter-high sitting Buddha. The temple is surrounded by forest and the views are beautiful. Because of the location within the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park it is also a great place for birding. More than 350 birds species have been recorded in the national park. Among the birds you can observe around the temple are Golden-fronted Leafbird, White-rumped Shama, White-crested Laughingthrush, Puff-throated Babbler, Black-crested Bulbul, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Ashy Woodswallow, Lineated Barbet, Green-billed Malkoha, Black-naped Monarch, Oriental Honey-buzzard and Black Baza.
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Access
Wat Phra That Doi Kham is located directly west of Chiang Mai city and is easily accessible from the city by foot, taxi or tuk tuk. Press P on the map for directions or coordinates.
From the temple you have a beautiful view of the wide surroundings and of the forest and the treetops. Recommended: Explore the 500 meter long path and staircase that leads from the outskirts of the city to the temple. It takes you through a bird-rich slope. Make sure you are there early in the morning, because then you will see by far the most birds.