Golden Chedi of Wat Phrathat Doi Saket Temple with Lanna Style Golden Umbrella near Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Phrathat Doi Saket is another beautiful Buddhist temple that is easy to see while you are traveling on an adventure around Chiang Mai, Thailand. Even though the temple appears to be new the original structures were built in 1112. It is a beautiful place to photograph and it is a lot quieter than many of the busier temples in the area.  Like other temples in the area, the prominent feature of Wat Doi Saket temple is its golden Chedi.

Golden Buddha at Wat Phrathat Doi Saket Temple

How much does it cost to visit?

There’s no admission fee to visit the temple but donations are appreciated.

Entrance to Wat Phrathat Doi Saket Temple

See also:

• Yee Peng Lantern Festival
• Bhutan Prayer Flags
• Marking the End of Buddhist Lent in Laos

How to get to Wat Doi Saket

The best way to visit the temple is with your own means of transport.
It’s also possible to get by the yellow songtaew that depart regularly from Warorot Market in Chiang Mai, close to the river.

Map to Wat Phrathat Doi Saket Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Sacred Nagas Guard the Entrance to Wat Phrathat Doi Saket Temple

I made these images of the Buddist Temple with my Canon EOS 6D 20.2 MP DSLR Camera with a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens handheld, set at 100 ISO, 24mm, f/9.0, 1/640 sec.

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