Wat Rong Khun - White Temple tourism and atmosphere

Wat Rong Khun is located in Chiang Rai Province. It was restored by Ajarn Chalermchai Kositpipat, a Chiang Rai painter who is a national artist in the field of visual arts (painting). From a small temple in rather dilapidated condition, it has become a beautiful place of worship, with its architecture and artwork filled with intricate patterns that attract tourists to visit this temple all year round.

The ubosot of Wat Rong Khun has a pure white color, which has become a unique identity that is recognized by foreign tourists who call Wat Rong Khun Thailand White Temple. It is adorned with an ornate bouquet of exotic leaves, followed by many other delicate motifs in a cascading tier. The front is decorated with 2 nagas and a glittering mirror with the intention of the creator to convey various symbols in Buddhism.

Wat Rong Khun or Thailand White Temple

Bridge over the pond to the temple

Wat Rong Khun has designed and created unusual works of art that harmoniously combine the Lanna culture. Both stucco patterns decorated with mirrors and large wall paintings. The beauty of the white chapel is adorned with glittering silver mirrors and intricate stucco patterns. Including adorned with exquisite murals that are mesmerizing to see.

Beautiful white temple

In front of the entrance, you will find a large pond with a bridge leading to the temple, which means walking across the cycle to reach the Buddha. The small semicircle means the human world, the big circle with the mouth of the devil or Rahu means defilement in the heart instead of hell is suffering.
Those who will come to see the Lord Buddha in the Buddhaland must set their minds to release their own passions into the mouth of the devil. in order to purify the mind Shining bright before walking up to meet Rahu on the left and the Death King on the right.

Beautiful statue in Wat Rong Khun

Exquisite sculptures of Thailand

There are also magnificent frescoes by Ajarn Chalermchai that should not be missed inside the church.
Inside the Ubosot consists of gold paintings on all 4 sides of the wall. The ceiling and floor are paintings that represent the liberation from the devil's desires and entering the world of dharma. As for the roof of the Ubosot, the three principles of spiritual practice, namely morality, concentration and wisdom, are used in the creation of works.

Rong Khun Temple area

The temple is being built continuously to complete all 9 buildings according to the goal to be buildings with different shapes. To be a great paradise city for the whole world to accept and appreciate the work of creating this Buddhist art. Although the construction of the temple is not yet complete, the beauty that appears has created an emotional delight to immerse yourself in the story of Buddhism. With meticulous decorations around every corner, it is not only the sophistication that can only be felt on the outside but also conveys the profound religious principles for visitors to ponder over.

Wat Rong Khun is open to visitors every day, both in the temple area, a gallery and selling souvenirs. From Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call 0 5367 3579 and the Tourism Management Center. Chiang Rai Province Telephone : 0 5371 5690.

Getting to Wat Rong Khun
From Bangkok to Wat Rong Khun by car, it takes about 10 hours and 38 minutes, a distance of 785 kilometers.
Traveling by plane is the most convenient way from Bangkok to Chiang Rai Airport takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

From Chiang Rai Airport to Wat Rong Khun, it takes 15 minutes to reach Wat Rong Khun.
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Wat Rong Khun Thailand White temple Gallery