Remember to visit the White Temple Wat Rong Khun when travelling Chiang Rai, Thailand

Go to Chiang Rai – don't forget to visit the White Temple Wat Rong Khun! It's the sentence of his mouth when someone asks for a visit or ask for sightseeing schedule when it is intended to go to Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai (2 provinces in northern Thailand). The beautiful white Temple will make you overwhelmed with the picture of a refined and sparkling silver in the early sun. And definitely come here, you'll have stunning virtual photos. [caption id = "attachment_4290" align = "aligncenter" width="6000"] the White Temple Wat Rong Khun, where gorgeous virtual living in Chiang Rai. [/caption]

About White Temple Wat Rong Khun

If those who love to learn unique cultures, religions or temples and pagodas, the whole nature has a wild stroke, certain advice should go to northern Thailand such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai. The special point to Italy is that Thailand is a Buddhist country so that there are many pagodas with unique architecture, and almost all temples are of age to several hundred years. Say that, but go to Chiang Rai found it interesting because there are both new temples built in the modern era but are still beautiful in a magnificent manner in a very Thai style, especially Wat Rong Khun – The White Temple was "rumored in legend". Other than a popular temple series in Chiang Mai, Wat Rong Khun of "The neighbor" Chiang Rai is the temple built in the late 20th century on a former temple. Wat Rong Khun is privately owned by the artist named Chalermchai Kositpipat. He spent 40 million baht in his own money to build up so works with massive architecture and monumental as people can see. The work to date continues to be more elaborate and yet intended to stop. Chalermchai Kositpipat shared this is the gift that he consecrated to the Buddha to be pleased with his glasses. Known, in September 5/2014, the White Temple Wat Rong Khun was influenced by the earthquake in Mae Lao, which had been closed for an infinite tour. Its employer-Mr. Chalermchai says will destroy works for safety reasons and will not rebuild. However, after a survey, it was concluded that all buildings of Wat Rong Khun were unaggressive, so Chalermchai claimed to restore the temple and Wat Rong Khun was reopened right then 1 time. The two public areas are visited as the main temple and the exhibition area, others are only photographed outside.  

Unique architecture of the white Temple

Wat Rong Khun is the pride of the people of Chiang Rai when mentioning it almost international tourists all know. The temple is especially designed with the white mainstream that embraces the works (only one yellow building). This whole work metaphors the way to the human happy paradise with a lot of engraved writings, drawing… representing the deep philosophy. To come to the main temple carrying a beautiful white, you must pass through a lake and a bridge. The bridge is called the "Rebirth Cycle" bridge. Below the bridge is the image the hand is reaching out to represent the wicked desires. Bridge bearing meaning: the path to happiness of each person is to overcome the temptation, greed and desire. [caption id = "attachment_4291" align = "aligncenter" width = "600"] The bridge "The Rebirth Cycle" at the temple is Wace Rong Khun, Chiang Rai. [/caption] After crossing the bridge You'il meet "paradise Gates". Through "Paradise Gates" will meet the main temple built according to Thai features, 3 floors, a solid Naga, which has many details on the roof decorated with sparkling silver very beautiful. When you arrive here you can not enter the inside of the government that goes round the sides of the main building. This is the place that can snap the beautiful virtual life. [caption id = "attachment_4292" align = "aligncenter" width = "600"] Remember to visit this pagoda when you travel to Chiang Rai, Thailand Nhé! [/caption] The temple's "poison, Strange" is also: if all other temples have Buddhist worship in the government, the pagoda is absolutely no. Entering the government, you will only see a number of frescoes drawing pictures from the eternal characters to the celebrities of the day, and including fantasy characters. That's Harry Potter, Superman, Hello Kitty, Michael Jackson, Neo, Conan, Doremon… Besides there are pictures of the annihilation: the oil pumps, terrorist attacks, nuclear warfare… The implication of this idea is no hero, everyone is wicked. And in combination with all the other areas, the White Temple carries the message: the way to find the happiness is to abandon the evil desires. In addition to the above points, the pagoda also has an individual building, yellow. If the electrical court is white, representing "mind", this building represents the "human body".

Important note When visiting the White Temple Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai:

-On the mainstream, you should be banned from taking pictures inside, you should note this. -Before entering in the government, you must leave the shoes and enter the plastic wrap and then follow or give it to Balo, his handbag. The reason is that you only have one door in and one door out should be unable to return the door to get the shoes. In addition, he or she is very crowded, especially on Saturday, Sunday is tight on the way. -When the White Temple Wat Rong Khun is similar to other temples: should wear polite, discreet, not wearing pants, short skirts, a three-hole jacket, so wear a coat shoulder, long pants too knee. If you have the pants, you should get the towel wrapped up like a soap. -Admission to White Temple is 50 baht. Note that the entrance and gateway are close to each other (parallel). And the gate is close to the restroom, so that no one is aware that the cleaning will come to the gate, so the protection will not be available. If the tour is unfinished, then it's very good.

How to make white temples Wat Rong Khun?

To get to the White temple, you can come from two sides: one that you have to go to Chiang Rai then can easily walk white temple by taxi, Songthaew, bus… Buses can be welcomed in the heart of Chiang Rai's central market, a fare of 20 baht. The two are if you are in Chiang Mai and not much time up Chiang Rai then can the culprit from Chiang Mai go to the White Temple Wat Rong Khun always (go about Chiang mai during the day). Transport vehicles can rent taxis, bicycles, motorcycles… From Chiang Mai go to Chiang Rai take 174km. The White temple is located right by the National Highway from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. You can Google Maps to see: Old City Chiang Mai > Road 118 > Road No. 1 (Phahonyothin Rd). Three are now having tour day trip from Chiang Mai go to Chiang Rai sightseeing spots like Karen long neck long neck village, go always Wat Rong Khun, and add the option to tour the Golden Triangle-Thai-Myanmar border and go on the Mekong River to Laos. Posts from affiliate Blogger (goccualien.com)  ]]>