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#summervacay Alright, Wat Rong Khun (aka The White Temple) is not just a temple, it’s a whole experience. This place looks like it was built in heaven, dipped in glitter, and dropped into Chiang Rai. Everything is bright white with shiny mirrors that catch the sun like crazy. Honestly, it feels like a dream… or an epic fantasy movie set. But don’t let the pretty fool you, it gets deep. To enter, you cross a bridge over a sea of creepy hands reaching up from below. Yup, it’s intense. Inside, the murals are wild, like, pop culture meets Buddhist messages. Think: Buddha meets The Matrix. No photos allowed inside, but trust me, your brain will remember it. The place was designed by Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, and it’s still being added to. So every visit feels kinda fresh. There's a golden toilet too (no joke). Wat Rong Khun is hands-down one of the coolest and weirdest temples out there. Pure magic.
Posted: Jul 14, 2025
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