Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Even the journey there is an experience. About 16 kilometers from Chiang Mai, the route leads through a picturesque valley landscape that rewards every scooter rider. The white temple can be seen from afar, perched atop a hill. There, atop the hill, stands a modern, white building, constructed around an older structure. It lies within a park featuring a waterfall and shines in all its splendor under the bright sunlight.

You park at the bottom and have a choice. There are shared taxis for 40 baht, or you can hike up the long, steep staircase through the forest, which is described as truly strenuous. Even after being dropped off by shuttle, there's still a few hundred meters uphill, for which you can rent golf carts. Once you reach the top, take your time. There are plenty of places to sit around the complex, and the view back across the valley is what you came for.