Wat Rong Khun.The Emerald Buddha is one of the most well-known buddha images in this region.


Welcome to Wat Rong Khun. Its nickname is the White Temple. Here's the main attraction in Chiangrai. The place is first initiated by Ajarn Chalermchai Kositpipat, who is a famous Thai artist.
And, he has dedicated his entire life to the creation of this temple to give teachings about Buddhism to the people.

And the first part before entering the white temple is called 'The Cycle of Birth'.You'll see a lot of hands raised in the air. That means humans like us have a lot of needs and wants. So, the way to stop this and to be happy is to be satisfied with what you have. Restroom.

The Emerald Buddha is one of the most well-known buddha images in this region. It is a belief that it was originally from Sri Lanka. And, it used to be in Cambodia, in Angkor Wat, and Ayutthaya.

How to get there

Take a  bus from Chiang Rai bus station,  It cost 20 Baht one way, and takes around 18 minutes. To return you can stop by a bus on the opposite side, or the local transport will stop to take you back to the station. Agree on 20 Baht with the driver first! Admission is 50 BAHT for foreigners and between an hour and two is plenty.

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