Guide To Visiting The White Temple In Chiang Rai [2026 Update]

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Chalermchai Kositpipat, the Thai artist who created the strange mix of old traditional Buddhism with modern art, hopes that the White Temple in Chiang Rai (also known as Wat Rong Khun) will eventually be on the Must-See List. Not the Must See List of Chiang Rai, but the list of Asia, alongside the greats such as Angkor Wat or the Grand Palace.

After visiting the White Temple on our trip to Thailand, I could see how one day this could be a possibility. The intricacy…