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    Sight-seeing in Chiang Mai

    by  • October 9, 2011 • - Asia, Travel + Places • 2 Comments

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    Our first stop in Chiang Mai was the Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, a Buddhist temple located 15 km from the city of Chiang Mai. It is a sacred site to many Thai people. The temple is said to have been founded in 1383 when the first chedi was built. Donation boxes for specific causes – there is even one for feeding the temple dogs....

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