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I had one day in Chiang Mai where I hired a driver to take me to sites out of the city.

One of our destinations was Wat Suthep, a most sacred temple in the north of Thailand. This temple is incredibly beautiful, in particular, the golden chedi.

The temple is high on a mountain outside of Chiang Mai. Thank goodness that I am not prone to motion sickness as it is a curvy ascent to get there. Once there, a cardiac workout is required of oneself – a steep staircase of 306 steps will eventually get you there. Here are some images and a short video from that day.