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Wat Rong Khun

The White Temple, also renowned as Wat Rong Khun, is the most popular attraction in Chiang Rai. It is a privately-owned art exhibit in the form of a temple, beautifully depicting the Buddhist teachings of karma, hell, heaven, and earthly sins. An architectural wonder in its own right, this temple is filled with many Buddhist elements in its architecture, mirror decorations, and ornate reliefs. It is the brainchild of the one-of-a-kind artist - Chalermchai Kostipitat. The white color of the temple embodies the purity and sacredness of Buddha and his Dhamma teachings. Visitors can enter the main building, or ubosot, after crossing a bridge from the temple entrance. The bridge signifying the 'cycle of rebirth' goes over a 'pool of death', where the figures with outreaching hands represent unrestrained and unfulfilled desire. At the end of the bridge, just before stepping into the temple grounds, is the 'Gateway to Heaven', which signifies where the dead have their fate decided. The temple also consists of a golden building that stands out distinctly in contrast to the white of the rest of the temple. While gold represents the worldly desires people seek, white represents peace of mind and being. Read More