Wat Rong Khun, A Vision of Heaven in Pristine White

Mueang Chiang Rai, Pa O Don Chai, Mueang Chiang Rai District, 57000 Thailand

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Introduction

White Temple, designed and constructed by the renowned Thai architect Chalermchai Kositpipat in 1997, features a theme based on Buddhist mythology. The white color symbolizes purity, and the shimmering glass fragments reflect wisdom. The main building is made of white cement and adorned with intricate decorative patterns and reflective tiles, which shine brightly in the sunlight, with water ponds in front and behind. Inside the main hall, there is a small Buddha statue, and the wall behind it is adorned with hand-painted Buddha murals, depicting crashing waves on the sides. In the completed sections, there are interesting character paintings on the wall opposite the main Buddha statue. There are also four skull heads on the railings, and Four-Faced Buddha statues in other areas. As the temple was built at the designer's own expense, the proceeds from the souvenir shop are also used for the temple's construction funds. The temple is still under construction to this day.

Address

Mueang Chiang Rai, Pa O Don Chai, Mueang Chiang Rai District, 57000 Thailand

Opening hours

9:00-18:00, (closed from 12:00-13:00 for staff lunch break).

Transportation

There are buses from the central bus station in Chiang Rai to various destinations, costing around 20-40 baht per person. Public buses cost around 15 baht per person.

Phone +66-53-673-579

Website http://watrongkhun.org