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Program: CHIANG MAI: Join Tour One Day White Temple + Bann Dam Museum – Blue Temple+Golden Triangle + Boat Trip (Mekong River)
This tour is very popular for those who don’t have much time to visit Chiang Rai; the tour starts early from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and returns to Chiang Mai on the same day. You will make stops at the famous Wat Rong Khun or White Temple, which features a contemporary, unconventional Lanna Thai style temple design rebuilt by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a local artist from Chiang Rai.
Destination: Thailand (Chiang Rai)
Start City: Chiang Mai
Tour Type: Private/Join in Group
Duration: Full Day (7.00-19.00)
07.00 - 07.30 am. Pickup from your hotel departs to ===>
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Highlights:
- Hot Spring
- White Temple (Rong Khun Temple)
- Baan Dam Museum (Black Museum)
- Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suer Ten)
- Golden Triangle (where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet)
- Boat trip along the Mekong River
18.30 - 19.00 hrs., arrival at your hotel
1. White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
The Rong Khun Temple stands out among other temples due to its construction using only radiant white colors, adorned with sparkling reflections from mirror glass mosaics embedded within the white plaster. This temple was conceived by Mr. Chalermchai Kositpipat, one of Thailand's most renowned artists, who wished to create an entire temple made of white to symbolize the purity of Lord Buddha. The artist continuously incorporates his religious beliefs and desires into this project.