Wat Rong Khun

Temple Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Thailand

What to expect

Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The temple is a masterpiece of artist Chalermchai Kositpipat and reflects his grand visions of heaven, hell, and Nirvana. The main assembly hall and adjacent area are carved in white with glass mosaics, and the walls have been painted with a depiction of heaven and hell. The temple is a unique and fascinating place to visit, with its blend of traditional Thai architecture and contemporary art. The complex includes several buildings, including the ubosot, a hall of relics, a meditation hall, an art gallery, and living quarters for monks. The temple is a popular tourist destination and attracts a large number of visitors, both Thai and foreign

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10 Days in Northern Thailand: The Complete Guide

10 Days in Northern Thailand: The Complete Guide
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Wat Rong Khun, or the White Temple. We were very impressed by the unique design that mixed traditional Thai architecture with contemporary artistic elements. The white color of the temple and the mirror fragments gave it an exceptional luminosity

Highlights: We were amazed by this extraordinary place. It was an unforgettable experience. The combination of old and new created a unique experience ✨

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Thailand Road Trip: Chiang Rai

Thailand Road Trip: Chiang Rai
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this Wat, it’s crazy, unconventional, stunning and absolutely worth visiting

Highlights: The kids in particular thought this Wat was great fun ✨

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The best things to do in Chiang Rai, Thailand in two days

The best things to do in Chiang Rai, Thailand in two days
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the White Temple and spent an hour enjoying the interesting buildings and taking pictures in front of the dragon-guarded bridge

Highlights: We enjoyed the interesting buildings and taking pictures in front of the dragon-guarded bridge ✨

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Should you go to the White Temple or the Blue Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Should you go to the White Temple or the Blue Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand?
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the temple, enjoyed its exterior and interiors, and wrote a family wish on a silver leaf and hung it on the 'tree' with the others

Highlights: We were all extremely impressed with the fantastical design of the temple's exterior, and the murals inside are interesting and diverse ✨