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Chiang Rai dream architecture, Black Temple, White Temple, Blue Temple day tour 🇹🇭

💞Recommended reasons: When traveling to Thailand, in addition to Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is also a good choice. Chiang Rai is the northernmost capital of Thailand. It has a long history and rich artistic style. It has famous attractions such as the White Temple, the Black Temple, the Blue Temple, and the Long-Neck Village, which will take you to experience different arts and a leisurely atmosphere. Generally, people go to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai. Here we introduce Chiang Rai’s most classic attractions, the White Temple, the Black Temple, and the Blue Temple. 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: White Temple Wat Rong Khun, commonly known as the White Temple, is officially named Wat Rong Khun. It is also known as the White Temple and Wat Rong Khun. It was designed by the famous Lanna artist Xu Longcai of Thailand. Different from traditional Thai temples, Wat Rong Khun has a plain white base and silver mirror edging. Under the sunlight, it reflects dazzling light, symbolizing the purity of the Buddha and the wisdom of the Buddha that illuminates the entire universe. The White Temple is one of the most famous attractions in Chiang Rai and is almost a must-visit for tourists. The White Temple is not only a temple, but also a work of art. The seemingly pure and single white color has a shocking power and is well worth a visit. The entire White Temple has delicate carvings. On both sides of the visiting path there are many hands that seem to be stretched out from hell. They are so densely packed that it is quite scary. Among them there is a special fingernail painted with red paint. It is said that the artist believes that 99% of those who go to hell are men, and only a small 1% are women. There are gods enshrined in the White Temple, and there are murals on the walls. You can enter to visit, but you are not allowed to take photos. In addition to the universe and the earth, the murals also include characters such as Spider-Man, Transformers, Doraemon, Hello Kitty, etc., which is very interesting. To enter the White Temple, you must walk across a one-way bridge, which also represents the journey from hell to heaven. Legend has it that you cannot stop on the bridge, and you cannot look back after walking across it, which symbolizes not going back. 📍Address: Pa O Don Chai Road, A. Muang, Chiang Rai, 57000 🕰️Business hours: 09:00~17:00 💰Average consumption: 100 baht 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Black Temple Baandam Museum is actually not a temple, it is a museum. Because the museum's decoration and paint are all black, and most of the collections displayed in the museum are themed with black imagery, and the appearance of the house resembles a temple, it is called the Black Temple or Black House. The Black House Museum was created by the talented Thai artist Thawan Duchaee. The Black House Museum consists of a series of beautiful dark buildings. This is where Thawan Duchaee lived during his lifetime. It also displays his works and collections collected from all over the world, including many animal bones, various animal skins, specimens, hunting tools, etc. It presents dark-style works in the form of modern art. The exhibits carry the breath of death and hell. The overall atmosphere is slightly mysterious and crazy, revealing a slightly eerie feeling. 📍Address: * Address: 414 Moo 13 Nanglae, Muang, Chiang Rai, 57100 🕰️Business hours: 09:00~17:00 💰Average consumption: 80 baht 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Blue Temple Rong Suea Ten Temple (Rong Suea Ten), located in Rong Suea Ten Village, Ling Kuo District, in the center of Chiang Rai City, is known as the Blue Temple because the entire temple is built in blue tones with gold. The Blue Temple is a new temple built in recent years besides the White Temple and the Black Temple in Chiang Rai. This modern Buddhist temple is famous for its vivid blue tones and exquisite carvings. Its azure blue represents the wisdom, infinity and purity of Buddhism, and it also contrasts with the blue sky and white clouds of Chiang Rai. The Blue Temple is the smallest of the three temples, but it is the most beautiful one in the hearts of many people. The saturated blue temple building is inlaid with gold-rimmed decorations, and the various totems are exquisite and gorgeous, with a mysterious and quiet atmosphere. In the blue, the pure white Sakyamuni Buddha is located in it, making it more solemn. There are also many story-telling sculptures and interesting installation art around it. blue If you come to Chiang Rai, you can collect the white, black and blue temples at once and return with a full load👍 📍Address: Soi Bannrongsueten 5, Rim Kok Subdistrict, Chiang Rai 57100 🕰️Business hours: 07:00~20:00 💰Average consumption: Free 🗓️Itinerary: Chiang Rai is located in northern Thailand, about 180 kilometers away from Chiang Mai, which is more frequently visited by tourists. Most people choose to depart from Chiang Mai. The drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai takes about 3 hours. You can rent a car or motorcycle and drive there by yourself. 🗓️Itinerary: As for public transportation, you can take the bus. There is a bus route to Chiang Rai at the Arcade Bus Terminal in Chiang Mai. The Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal is not far from the Chiang Mai Old Town, only 4 or 5 kilometers away. It is generally recommended to take a taxi. After arriving at the Arcade Bus Station, please go to the Green Bus window in Terminal 3 to draw a number plate and buy a ticket. The bus to Chiang Rai has a fixed schedule. For details, please refer to (see Route 166 "Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai"). ❌Another reminder: you are not allowed to wear revealing clothes when visiting temples in Thailand. Exposing legs, sleeveless, and low-cut clothes are not allowed. Please pay special attention.
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Posted: Feb 19, 2025
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