Visit Chiang Rai's White Temple

📍 Chiang Rai, Thailand🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages

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Step into a surreal contemporary art installation disguised as a Buddhist temple, where intricate white architecture gleams against blue sky and mirrors create infinite reflections. Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat's ongoing masterpiece blends traditional Thai elements with modern symbolism—look for pop culture references hidden in the detailed murals and sculptures.

Difficulty

20/100Easy

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Cost

$5 – $30

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Time

2hours

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People

🌳

Setting

outdoor

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Season

any

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Equipment

None needed

People who tried this

“At all three temples, but especially the white, be warned… social media distorts reality and it was SO crowded at all of these locations. At the White Temple, you have to wait in line and walk through the entryway one by one while a man on an intercom goes “next.” You have about 3 seconds to snap a photo before you start getting yelled at to move along through the temple. And once you go in and leave, you cannot re-enter. We felt like we were being herded by cattle.”

mixed— Kira Grey · Personal blogsource ↗