The Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is a must for anyone wishing to get a feeling for ancient Thai culture. Located about 15 km west of the city, the easiest way for a tourist to get there is by taxi or Tuk-Tuk, a journey of about half an hour. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is one of the most important and picturesque temples in Thailand, and alone the view from its location on the Suthep mountain, at an altitude of 1,150 metres, is worth the 300-step climb from the parking lot. But don’t worry, there is also a cog railway for those less athletically inclined!