Chiang Mai - Wat Phra That Do

 A beautiful temple Wat Phra That Doi was built in the thirteenth century on the side of a mountain - Doi Suthep. The construction site was pointed by an elephant which had been freely let go with a relic of the Buddha attached to his back.

The tired animal died half the way to the top, which was considered a sign from heaven.

We were impressed  by the contrast of the gilded temple with the colour of the blue sky. A magical place.

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