🏞️ A vast national park covering 265 km² near Chiang Mai, named after its two prominent mountains.
⛰️ Home to Doi Pui, the highest peak at 1,685 meters, offering diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity.
🚶♀️ Explore 'endless' trails, perfect for hiking and cycling
🐒 Spot nearly 360 bird species and various mammals like dholes and macaques
🙏 Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a sacred 14th-century Buddhist and Hindu temple
💧 Discover beautiful waterfalls, scenic viewpoints, and the royal Bhubing Palace
🌡️ Enjoy a cool and pleasant climate year-round, averaging 20-23 °C
🌧️ Rainy season from May to November, with August and September being the wettest
🚗 Higher elevations beyond Doi Pui may require a stronger terrain vehicle due to poor road conditions
🚴♀️ Uphill cycling can be challenging; dress warmly in cooler weather
🗺️ Many trails require a guide to avoid getting lost
🚫 No entrance fee for Doi Suthep Temple or other temples.
🎟️ Park entrance fee applies for camping or major waterfalls: 100 Baht for adults, 50 Baht for children (3-14 years). Thai citizens pay 20 Baht for adults, 10 Baht for children (as of June 2022).
🚗 Easily accessible from Chiang Mai by car or bike from the city's west end.
🚕 Take a songthaew (converted pickup taxi) from Chiang Mai to Doi Suthep Temple in under 40 minutes.
🚲 Exploring beyond the temple is best by bike or car.
🗣️ For longer trails or remote areas, an English-speaking guide is recommended.
🌳 Park premises (campsites, visitor center, waterfalls) open daily from 8 am to 4 pm.
🔓 No time limits for entering the park itself.
🙏 Doi Suthep Temple generally opens 5-6 am and closes around 7 pm.
⛺ Two main camping areas: north of Doi Pui Hmong Village and at Mon Tha Than Waterfall.
🏨 Park accommodations available at headquarters, Doi Pui Campground, Man Tha Than Waterfall Campground, and Mok Fa Waterfall Ranger Station (400-3,000 Baht, 20% discount Mon-Thu).
🍽️ Numerous restaurants and cafes along park roads, especially at Doi Suthep Temple and Doi Pui Village.
☔ Rainy season: May to November (wettest in August and September).
☀️ Dry season: The rest of the year.
❄️ Cool year-round: Average 20-23 °C; winter months (around February) can drop to 5-6 °C.
⛩️ Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: A sacred 14th-century Theravada Buddhist temple at 1055 meters above sea level. Accessible by 309 steep steps or a 30 Baht tram. Remember to remove shoes and dress appropriately.
🏕️ Yod Doi Pui Campsite: Located north of Bhubing Palace, accessible via a road 900 meters west from the palace.