Doi Suthep by motorbike

Most tourists visiting Chiang Mai, Thailand (second largest city) go on tour to Doi Suthep which is the second most revered Buddhist temple in all of Thailand. And the common means of transport there is by red taxi which is a converted pick up truck with bench seating in back.

We made the trip by motorbike and it is a nice winding road there and you notice it getting cooler as the altitude increases. Restaurants, coffee shops, many vendors once you get there and you can take a tram up to the temple or walk it.. about 300 stairs.

Once on top you can see Chiang Mai on a clear day, go inside a number of different temples, watch youngsters dancing and singing, make an offering, and have many excellent photo opportunities.

On the way back we stopped at the waterfall for lunch .. buy full cooked chicken and rent a mat and buy coke, beer or wine and relax and watch the children, couples and families enjoying themselves.

At http://www.chiangmai-grouptours.com we organize motorbike tours to Doi Suthep, to Samkampaeng hot springs and to other destinations out of town. Normally a short drive of 1-2 hr by motorbike (scooter) and much more enjoyable than being on a group tour in a bus or crowded van.

Often we have several couples come along and everyone seems to enjoy the get together and outing and we even bring some foods and fruits from home to compliment what we can buy at the watefall entrance.

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• Doi Suthep
• temples in Thailand

[PhineusPhreak]

nice vid :-)

you're soo right - that road up the mountain is a dream

I've been to Thailand twice and both times I've hired a bike and ridden up to Doi Suthep - check out my vids to experience the ride

Be careful when hiring a bike - cheap isn't always good ;-)

always give the bike a good check over before riding - brakes , tyres, chain adjustment, any oil leaks? that sort of thing

ALWAYS wear a helmet and check your travel insurance covers you for riding bikes of more than 50cc ;-)

[nikpfr]

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