LAMPHUN – Thailand’s northern province of Lamphun on Aug 10 unveiled its latest tourist attraction, the Wat Doi Ti Skywalk, which offers panoramic views of mountain landmarks in Lamphun and Chiang Mai.

       Tourists visiting this glass-bottomed skywalk will be able to see the Si Kru Ba pagoda and Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha temple, two of Lamphun’s iconic religious attractions, provincial governor Suntitorn Yimlamai said after cutting the ribbon at an opening ceremony. They can also see Chiang Mai’s Doi Suthep and Doi Inthanon, the latter being the tallest mountain in Thailand at 2,600m above sea level.

       Near the skywalk on the mountaintop is a shrine to Kru Ba Sri Wichai, one of the most revered monks in Thailand, that houses the largest statue of him in the kingdom.

       The governor added that the opening of the skywalk complements the government’s policy of promoting tourism in secondary provinces as well as using Thai soft power to attract visitors.

       The Wat Doi Ti Skywalk is located in Wat Doi Ti in the Pasak sub-district, Muang district. It is open daily from 8am to 5pm. Admission is 50 baht (S$2) per person and free for children under 120cm, seniors over 75 years old and the disabled, as well as monks. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK