Wat Rong? EVERYTHING :) is wonderfully wrong about this temple. This is the Wat Rong Khun (วัดร่องขุ่น) or in English, The White Temple. The temple is located in the Chiang Rai Province of Thailand near the town of Mueang Chiang Rai. This Buddhist temple was built in1997 by the artist Chalermachai Kositipat. It is a major tourist attraction in Northern Thailand. On May 5, 2014, the temple suffered major damage in the Mae Lao earthquake. Kositipat reports he will dedicate the rest of his life to restoring the temple to it's original beauty. I found an interesting description online by a visitor to the temple, "If a savant on suicide watch could throw up the contents of his mind, I reckon this would be the result."
ajor tourist attraction in Northern Thailand. On May 5, 2014, the temple suffered major damage in the Mae Lao earthquake. Kositipat reports he will dedicate the rest of his life to restoring the temple to it's original beauty. The interior is also quite unique as you will find murials depicting the 911 incident, Freddy Kruger, The Terminator, Michael Jackson, Avatar characters, Elvis, Harry Potter, the Kungfu Pand Transformers, Neo from Matrix and more. You will also find a beautifully adorned Buddhist altar in traditional style. I suppose it is for one to interpret themselves once inside (or by viewing the photos)here.
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