Outside this central enclave area you will find the shrine to the White Elephant and the story of how the temple on Wat Phrathart Doisuthep was founded. There is a wide walkway around the main temple which leads you to a large viewing terrace with terrific views down over Chiang Mai, weather permitting. Just past the viewing terrace is one of the worlds largest gongs, which makes an earthly rich sound when struck. Give it a try, it is allowed.