@springdog: This temple isn’t easy to reach — and that’s exactly why it feels so special. 4x4 takes you up a cliff. From there, metal stairs cling to limestone rock, twisting higher and higher. At the top: silent pagodas balanced on stone spires, built by hand over 10 years. Not crowded. Not commercial. Just effort, faith, and one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand. Would you make the climb? Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat (Wat Phra Phutthabat Sutthawat) in Lampang, northern Thailand, is one of the most dramatic and underrated temples in the country. Perched on towering limestone cliffs, this mountaintop temple complex features white pagodas rising nearly 30 metres high, meditation spaces suspended above the valley, and panoramic views stretching across the countryside. Visitors reach the site via a steep 4x4 pickup truck ride, followed by a winding metal staircase bolted directly onto the cliff face. Built over more than ten years, the temple was constructed almost entirely by hand after the access road was completed — a testament to devotion, patience, and belief. Unlike many famous temples in Thailand, Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat remains quiet, especially on weekdays, offering a rare sense of stillness and perspective. A true hidden gem for travellers seeking meaningful experiences beyond the usual tourist trail #HiddenThailand #ThailandHiddenGems #OffTheBeatenPath #LampangThailand #thailandtemples

Angelo :

Been there one weeks ago. Beautiful

Jay Jay :

I can't go I can't do stairs

.com :

you should visit there once,if you want some unforgettable experience haha.

user2521709669930 :

been there in April 2025

blue Keith Humphryes :

i think i die🤣

DavidH :

Can you imagine what you feel like when you get up there? That is a life changer. What a fascinating place thank you for sharing. I love it.

Love Dubai :

looks great.. jusst arrived back to Phuket... though

I.AM.NESTY :

The best thing about this trip is when you reach the top

paulachahbazian :

Hi ! Where is the point to get the 4x4 ?

pugwash :

nice. is it near Pattaya

Jerry Williams :

Stunning mate 👍

Dennis Lee :

What happened to your bag in second half

VINTAGES TEE SHIRTS 🇹🇭✨✨ :

❤️amazing 👍👍👍👍👍❤️

user3381142604455 :

Wow

user2521709669930 :

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Adrian Moser :

Amazing 🙌🏼🙏🏼

FernnyHappyGirl🇹🇭 :

OMG !!! nice temple ✨ I would like to visit for meditation next time

John Lim2053 :

Amazing 🙏

Terry travels :

I did this and it’s a very hot climb but views are amazing

TALL IN THAILAND 🇹🇭 :

beautiful but how does it take to get to the temple? how difficult is the climb?

Andrei920 :

Lampang 👍

🇨🇦 Sheila H 🇨🇦 :

❤️❤️❤️I need to visit this temple

Aloy Aroi 66 :

Hi, can share name of this place & temple?