Doi Suthep Dao (2,175 m), Doi Pui (1,685 m), and Doi Inthanon, the highest point in Thailand, at 2,565 m. The temple Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is on top of a hill (around 1,060 m) forming Doi Suthep. This Buddhist place of worship dates back to the 13th century. It is an important venue for the devout and a legend featuring a white elephant is connected to this revered site. There are views of Chiang Mai city and its surroundings from the top of this mountain. This mountain is part of the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. The park was established in
Doi Luang National Park District, should not be confused with Doi Luang, with an altitude of 1,694 m the highest mountain of the Phi Pan Nam Range, that is located about 30 km further south in the same mountain chain. The sources of the Wang and the Lao River are in this mountainous area. The park also has rugged rock formations and scenic waterfalls such as Namtok Pu Kaeng, Namtok Cham Pa Thong and Namtok Wang Kaew. Trees in the protected area include "Mesua ferrea", "Hopea odorata", "Toona ciliata", "Lagerstroemia tomentosa" and "Irvingia malayana". Animals in the park area include the Asian black bear,