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| ONE DAY BUDDHISM EXPERIENCE
Trip Description : Meet the monk who will
explain about the Buddhism, Lord Buddha, Buddhist way of life and how to do meditation
and visit Chiang Mai most sacred temple, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep.
| Destination |
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Thailand (Chiang Mai) |
| Start
City |
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Chiang Mai |
| Tour Type |
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Private  |
| Duration |
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Full day |
| Depart |
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| Tour Rating |
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| Tour Hit |
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| Trip Grade |
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Easy 
Moderate
Strenuous |
| Related
website |
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http://www.doisuthep.com
, http://www.watumong.org |
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| ITINERARY
| 08:00 hrs | Meet your private English-speaking
guide in the hotel's lobby. |
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Visit the most unique temple
in many respects, Wat Umong.
The temple and its tunnels were built
in the late 14th century, built in the
foothills of Suthep mountain and is
still heavily forested. You can feed
the fish, turtles, and ducks in a large
pond. "Talking trees"
have words of wisdom in Thai and English.
The wat is famous for its ancient tunnels
and large stupa. Other attractions include
a Buddha field of broken sculpture,
a fasting Bodhisattva, a Spiritual Theatre
of paintings, reproductions of ancient
Buddhist sculpture of India, and a library-museum.
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| Proceed to
meet the monk who will explain about the Buddhism, Lord Buddha, Buddhist way of
life and how to do meditation. Lunch will be served. After the mornings introduction
to Buddhism you will be prepared with a better understanding of the religion.
Continue to visit Chiang Mai most sacred temple, Wat Phrathat Doi
Suthep. This temple was built in 1383. It is located 15 kms from the city
and 3,500 feet above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda, which is containing
the holy relics of Lord Buddha. This temple and its golden chedi attract Buddhist
pilgrims from all over the world throughout a year. You can enjoy the panoramic
view of Chiang Mai City and Ping valley from the summit of Doi Suthep. Wat Phrathat
Doi Suthep is approached on foot by climbing a steep 306 stairway flanked by tremendous
mythical Nagas, which symbolize humanity's progress from earth into nirvana. Return
to the hotel in the late afternoon. | |
| | Return to the hotel. |
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| SERVICE RATE |
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| Service |
Private
Tour
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Join
Tour
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(minimum
2 pax)
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1 pax
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2 pax
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3-4 pax
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5-8 pax
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| Prices |
3,000
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1,800
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1,450
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1,000
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| Remark
The rates are nett per
1 person in Thai Baht |
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Inclusions :
>> Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced
driver [view]
>> English speaking licensed guide
>> All admission fees as mentioned
in the program
>> Lunch
Exclusions :
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Tips or Gratuities to guides or
drivers
Child Policy :
>> For children under 2 years will
be "Free" of charge
>> For children 3-12 years old we
charge 70% of adult price
>> For children over 13 years old
we charge normal price
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