Doi Suthep
Doi Suthep (ดอยสุเทพ), is a mountain ("doi") west of Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is 1,676 metres (5,499 ft) in elevation and is one of the twin peaks of a granite mountain. The other peak is known as Doi Pui and is slightly higher (1,685 metres (5,528 ft)).
| Doi Suthep | |
|---|---|
Doi Suthep Location in Thailand | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,676 m (5,499 ft) |
| Listing | Buddhist temples on mountaintops in Thailand |
| Coordinates | 18°48′46″N 98°53′37″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Chiang Mai (Thailand) |
| Parent range | Shan Hills |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | granite |
Doi Suthep is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Chiang Mai city centre. The vegetation below 1,000 metres (3,281 ft) is mostly deciduous forest, with evergreen forest above this elevation.
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