Doi Suthep is one of the landmarks of Chiang Mai. In theory I should be able to see it from town, but it’s way too smoky for that right now. (I’m not clear why the jungle is on fire, but I’m told it’s an annual, intentional thing and no cause for alarm.)
I arrived to find much of the temple to be under construction. There was still an abundance of shiny gold stuff, though, as well as some excellent enormous nagas. I also like that they chose the location of the temple by asking an elephant.
Those are the continuing bodies of the nagas pictured above. 300 step’s worth — a whole lotta naga.
I resisted the impulse to rush around ringing all the bells. A few other visiters succumbed, despite discouraging signs.