Experts' Choice Award Wat Rong Khun
What the experts agree on
This gleaming white temple dazzles with its striking modern architecture that defies traditional temple design. Inside, contemporary pop culture imagery replaces typical Buddhist scenes, making it unlike any sacred site you've visited.
Fodor's "One of Thailand's most astonishing temples, Wat Rong Khun stands like a glistening, icing sugar–coated wedding cake beside the A-1 Chiang Rai–Bangkok motorway south of Chiang Rai." Full review
Frommer's "Upon approach, the dazzling white structure shimmers in the sun...Buddha’s life story typically adorns the walls of most temples, but here, contemporary takes on pop culture are on the walls." Full review
Lonely Planet "For most visitors though, the "temple" that tops the Chiang Rai must-see list is Wat Rong Khun (with some visitors even making the journey to see it as a long day trip from Chiang Mai)...."
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