Wat Rong Khun
(วัดร่องขุ่น)
Buddhist Temple
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Ranked #2 for Buddhist temples in Mueang Chiang Rai
"Most beautiful temple esp the garden"(3 Tips)
"... Thai national artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat, worths to visit!"(2 Tips)
"... visually stunning (and weirdest) Buddhist sites I've seen in Southeast..."(2 Tips)
"A great Buddhist temple with its remarkable architectures"(4 Tips)
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- Dwight Jason RonanJanuary 28, 2016MUST VISIT: One of the most visually stunning (and weirdest) Buddhist sites I've seen in Southeast Asia. Try to go here early in the morning or late in the afternoon (before 5 PM) to avoid the crowd.Upvote20DownvoteUpvoted Jan 20
Top KoaysomboonAugust 5, 2011Inside the main hall: On the wall facing the Buddha image, try look for famous characters like Doraemon, Sailor Moon, Spider Man, etc hidden in the wall painting. Each wall took 2-3 yrs to complete!Upvote24DownvoteUpvoted Jan 9
TingDecember 12, 2014Beautiful especially from a distance, all white and glittering as the pieces of mosaic mirrors reflect the sunlight. Worth a visit en route to Chiangrai.
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Sander ZuurhoutFebruary 19, 2020Very beautiful place, more beautiful from the outside than inside. Mind the gruesome details of hands and skeletons when walking over the stairs. Must-visit!
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Agkarajit Phanomvan Na AyudhyaOctober 18, 2014In 1997, Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat designed, financed and constructed this remarkable Buddhist temple. Millions of people from all over the world came to visit the temple and the private museum.UpvoteDownvote- J-OSLFebruary 14, 2017So picturesque temple built by the Thai national artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat, worths to visit!
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Quentin LafonJuly 28, 2014This is one of the most magical temple of all Thailand ! Try to go there early to avoid the crowd.UpvoteDownvote
Adena DeMonteOctober 4, 2013Possibly the weirdest place I've ever visited. A must-see in person. The Thai people do support a vivid and horrific imagination. Fascinating.Upvote2Downvote
Henni TernessDecember 30, 2010Ask your tour driver to leave you there and pick you up on way back from other sites instead. We spent all day there and skipped several other tour stops for it. So beautiful!Upvote8Downvote
ChaeryDecember 19, 2016As of 2016, the entrance fee is 50 Baht. You cannot bring the umbrella into the temple.
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Ayshea HJanuary 11, 2019Absolutely stunning place, gets super busy though. Go early to avoid the tours.UpvoteDownvote
Poi-point TriwatanaNovember 10, 2014Beautiful expression of faith through art and passion... It is truly magical
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Yuen Haw HorDecember 18, 2016A Buddhist temple which is one of its kind in the world. Truly a sight to behold.UpvoteDownvote
CT BahijahMay 2, 2017A beautiful wat but would be better if there are written explanation on the history of the wat around the area.UpvoteDownvote- Simple DiscoveriesJuly 20, 2016You can take a local bus from the main bus station for 20 baht, but the return service is irregular. We waited over an hour and then started the 14km walk back.
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Marshall PeschellDecember 15, 2013Most excellent dudes! Best temple in Thailand. Very very very long motorbike ride from chaing MaiUpvote7Downvote
Lucy KhwanwongJanuary 2, 2012Dont forget to wear SUV100% protection sunlight as much as you can cuz seriously, its extremly sunlight here wif lots of ppl!! Yerkkkkk!! (¥_¥)
UpvoteDownvote- Agkarajit Phanomvan Na AyudhyaOctober 1, 2013Cremation hall is almost completed and two more building are being constructed. They are Lord Ganesh hall and a new exhibition building.UpvoteDownvote
Dennis A. Van PouckeSeptember 22, 2012The designer of this temple must love himself so much. He's all over the place.Upvote6Downvote
Ekaterina MoroshilovaAugust 29, 2014Very strange place. I think it's good for beautyfull photos. And it is destroyed a little because of earthquake.UpvoteDownvote
Martina MaitanAugust 23, 2014Gladly they started recovering the place. Too beautiful to tear down.
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Max JacobyDecember 30, 2019Wohaaaaah what was this guy smoking? Best temple ever in Thailand. Superheroes unite!UpvoteDownvote
Travel.gc.ca - Travel Advice for CanadiansMarch 21, 2013You can contact the Tourist Police and the Tourist Assistance Centre by calling 1155 toll-free.UpvoteDownvote
Chakrachai C.December 16, 2010Go straight on Paholyothin Road from Chiang Rai City TDown South Direction) should you drive here by yrself.Upvote1Downvote
Bastian KoellFebruary 10, 2013Check out the hidden workshop where they build new parts for the temple.Upvote1Downvote
Pinnacle ChaivanichakulDecember 20, 2010Best time to visit is at dawn and dusk. Less people with the best color sunlight ^^UpvoteDownvote
Anna MartynovaFebruary 8, 2012Be sure to see it, though the drive up here is tough. So unusial!UpvoteDownvote
Patnida PattyFebruary 22, 2011Beautiful Temple, You have to visit here if you come to Chiang RaiUpvoteDownvote
Panuwat SrisuriyaJanuary 1, 2011All shorts and impolite dresses are not allowed to enter this temple. Please wear the proper dress when u visit.Upvote1Downvote
som mikanSeptember 4, 2010Don't forget free postcard! But only one per person »don't be greedy naka!Upvote1Downvote
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