Dragon Tails (Songkran Festival 2)

May 14, 2009

Steep steps entrance to Doi Suthep Buddhist temple. - Chiang Mai, Thailand - Daily Travel Photos
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The stairs that lead to Doi Suthep temple where hundreds of monks gather annually to pray for the coming Thai new year during the Songkran Festival.

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