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Temples
Many ancient temples, which were built in the ancient time in Lanna style architecture could been found almost everywhere in Chiang Mai. The most famous one is Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep on Doi Suthep. There is a large golden pagoda in the center of the temple containing a part of the holy relics of the Lord Buddha. It is a holy spot visited throughout the year by Budhist pilgrims from all over the world. This temple was built by King Gue-Na in 1383 A.D. Via the route to this temple, you'll see Khruba Siwichai Monument which was built to commemorate Khruba Sivichai who initiated a plan to construct a hillside road to the monastery on Doi Suthep.

Mountains
According to its location in the high land of the country, Chiang Mai has a lot of beautiful mountains which is suit for an adventure and Eco-tourism like Dry Hill Evergreen forest in the Mae Pan Falls area. This area is quiet and can be described as the backcountry of Doi Inthanon Park. It offers a rewarding loop hike of one or two hours through untouched terrain with small waterfalls and tumbling creeks along most of the route.
Another famous mountain is Doi Pui Nation Park, which covered the three areas Mar Rim, Hang Dong, and Maung district. Another most famous is Doi Inthanon. This hill situated in the area of three Amphoes; Chom Thong, San pa Tong and Mae Chaem and covers some 1,005 sq.kms. It offers marvellous natural scenery. Shooting, fishing and causing damange ot trees and plants are strictly forbidden