Visit Chiang Rai and pay respects at Wat Rong Khun, a heaven on earth.

Wat Rong Khun is located in Pa O Don Chai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province. This temple is famous for its design and construction by the renowned Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. Built in 1997, it was created as a Buddhist art piece dedicated to King Rama IX. It has become known internationally as the 'White Temple'. The beauty of Wat Rong Khun lies in its main hall. Chalermchai Kositpipat envisioned the temple as a heavenly city, a paradise on earth that humans can experience. The main hall symbolizes the home of the Buddha, with the white color representing the purity of the Buddha. The white glass signifies the Buddha's wisdom shining throughout the human world and the universe. Admission: Free for Thais Foreigners: 100 Baht